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AT&T Wireless New Customer Concierge

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AT&T Wireless New Customer Concierge number

888-715-3291
Toll-free·Calls New Customer Concierge· See main phone number & contact info
Q:

How do I talk to a human at this AT&T Wireless number?

A:This phone number is for setting up new service only. Talk immediately with a live person who can help you compare and choose packages. Super knowledgeable and friendly representatives ready to take your call, compliments of GetHuman.
Q:

Does this phone number work 24/7?

A:No. Hours for this phone number are Mon-Fri 4am-9pm, Sat 4am-4pm PST. The least busy day is Thursday, and the most busy day is Friday. See below for more and to learn where this data comes from.
Q:

How long will I have to wait to speak to AT&T Wireless New Customer Concierge?

A:The average hold time is 2 minutes. The longest hold times are on Wednesday, and the shortest are on Thursday.

All AT&T Wireless customer service contact information

This is the #5 most popular AT&T Wireless phone number out of 6. Click above to go back to the main customer service number and other contact information, including AT&T Wireless email addresses, twitter handles, and live chat options.

More AT&T Wireless Customer Phone Numbers

Customer Service

800-331-0500
Main phone number · Toll-free · Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm EST · Press 0 then 0# then 0 · Are you calling about the number you are calling from? Yes or No.

Order New Service

800-756-0134
Toll-free · 24 hours, 7 days · Press 1 to sign up for service, press 1 for customer service, please 3 for upgrading service ·

BusinessDirect

866-499-8008
Toll-free · Mon-Fri 8am-10pm EST · Choose an option, 1 step required. ·

Customer Service

611
24 hours, 7 days · Only from a AT&T Wireless phone · From your cell phone say "Representative" or "Agent" ·

International Customer Service

314-925-6925
24 hours, 7 days · Calling this AT&T Wireless number should go right to a real human being · Are you calling about the number you are calling from? Yes or No.

How do I get through the phone menu to a real live person?

GetHuman researchers routinely call this AT&T Wireless phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:  This phone number is for setting up new service only. Talk immediately with a live person who can help you compare and choose packages. Super knowledgeable and friendly representatives ready to take your call, compliments of GetHuman.

What are the hours and when should I call?

AT&T Wireless operates the call center for this 888-715-3291 phone number Mon-Fri 4am-9pm, Sat 4am-4pm PST.  The short answer is that you should call on a Thursday. This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 854 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this AT&T Wireless phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like AT&T Wireless staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.

The least busy time to call

The least busy day to call AT&T Wireless is Thursday. The most busy day to call AT&T Wireless is Friday.  Again, this is based on a sample of 854 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.

The shortest wait on hold

We measured the shortest hold times to be on Thursday. The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Wednesday. 

The best time to call

In summation, the best day to call AT&T Wireless is Thursday.  In this case, it's a no-brainer. Thursday is not only the least busy day for calling this AT&T Wireless number, but it is also the day with the shortest hold times.

Calling this AT&T Wireless Customer Number

2013-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

AT&T Wireless provides wireless services for 162.3 million U.S. subscribers. As a provider of phone services, it isn't at all surprising that AT&T would receive a lot of customer support calls.

Why Do Customers Call AT&T Wireless Customer Support?

Consumers call AT&T Wireless for help with a range of issues, including:

  • Starting, changing and canceling service
  • Purchasing and upgrading devices
  • Technical support
  • Billing questions and issues
  • Arranging for equipment returns or repairs

AT&T Customer Service Phone Hours

AT&T Wireless offers phone-based customer service every day from 7 am to 10 pm local time. Customers can call AT&T's toll-free number or simply dial 611 from their AT&T mobile phone.

There is a separate toll-free number for starting new service, and AT&T representatives are available to answer these calls Monday through Friday, 8 am to midnight eastern time. Weekend hours are 8 am to 11 pm eastern time.

AT&T Wireless customers who are traveling and need assistance with their phones can call a separate line 24/7 and people with disabilities or who need TTY services can receive customer support Monday through Friday from 10 am through 10 pm eastern time and on Saturdays from 11 am to 7:45 pm eastern time.

Customers of AT&T Wireless' prepaid service should be aware that there is a different set of phone numbers for their customer service calls, although dialing 611 from an AT&T Wireless prepaid phone remains the quickest way to connect with a live customer support specialist.

AT&T Call Centers

AT&T maintains a network of call centers in the United States and Mexico, as well as other locations outside of North America. The company states on its website that it is committed to developing its customer service talent and promoting from within. To this end, AT&T provides educational benefits, mentoring and career paths to management positions.

How Do Consumers Feel About Calls to AT&T?

As is true of many large companies, the phone-based customer service department at AT&T Wireless has its detractors and supporters. Many people end a call with AT&T Wireless customer service representatives feeling satisfied, though there are cases in which callers are either upset with the service received or find out later that their issue has not actually been resolved.

AT&T Wireless Customer Support Cases in the Media

One case that caught the attention of the consumer advocacy press involved a man who returned a seemingly defective phone to AT&T, which sent him a new one. AT&T, like many companies, has a policy of only refunding the cost of a defective device after the device has been received by the company and inspected.

In this case, AT&T took a long time to issue a refund. The customer became upset and learned that AT&T does not have a dispute-resolution process. Eventually, third parties got involved and secured the refund for the customer.

Other cases addressed online involve billing disputes in which consumers receive conflicting messages each time they call AT&T Wireless customer service. One tip that advocates offer is to get all agreements regarding refunds, plan changes and rate discounts in writing, making it easier to work with AT&T in case of a dispute.

What Can You Accomplish While on the Phone with AT&T Wireless?

Most consumer concerns and issues can be addressed while on the phone with an AT&T Wireless representative. These include:

  • Purchasing a new wireless plan, updating a current plan, or canceling service
  • Selecting and purchasing a new device
  • Getting technical support and information about returning a device for repair or replacement
  • Make a payment
  • Address billing and payment concerns

What Can't Be Done Over the Phone?

If a device needs to be repaired or replaced, the representative can provide information on how this can be done, but the phone will need to be mailed to AT&T or brought to a physical location.

What Can You Do About an Unsuccessful Call to AT&T Wireless?

Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself hanging up the phone after a call to AT&T Wireless customer support feeling demoralized. If you were not able to effectively communicate your problem to the support representative, or you were unable to get the service or price you feel you deserve, consider the following:

  • Wait an hour or two and then call AT&T Wireless again. While waiting, jot down your main concerns and what happened on the last call. Sometimes a different representative is more knowledgable and can get your support case back on track.
  • Visit an AT&T store and speak to one of the associates about your concerns.
  • Request a live chat on the AT&T Wireless website. Live chat operators are available every day from 7 am to 1 am eastern time.
  • Contact AT&T customer service through its customer forums, available through the AT&T Wireless website.
  • Reach out over AT&T's social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

The last three options provide you with a written record of your conversation with AT&T representatives, something that can be very helpful as you try to resolve your issue.

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