How to cancel AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or any wireless carrier — including dealing with early termination fees and device payment plans. This guide applies specifically to AMC+ ($8.99/mo) subscribers in Salinas, California. California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) protects you.
California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600) gives Salinas residents specific protections when dealing with AMC+:
Penalties: Consumers can recover actual damages plus $1,000 in statutory damages per violation
Applied to AMC+ (Website or app) for Salinas residents
Check your contract for ETF and device balance
Log into your carrier account and look for: remaining device installment balance, early termination fee (ETF) if applicable, and contract end date. These are the main costs of switching.
Time your cancellation to minimize fees
Wait until after your billing cycle starts — you pay for the full month regardless. If you have a device installment plan, your final bill will include the remaining device balance.
Port your number before canceling
If keeping your number, port it to your new carrier FIRST. Porting automatically cancels your old account. Do NOT cancel before porting — you'll lose your number.
Call carrier retention to request cancellation
Call the carrier's cancellation line (not general support). Say: 'I want to cancel my service.' They will transfer you to retention. Decline any offers if you're decided. Ask for cancellation confirmation number.
Return any leased devices
If you leased a device (common with newer iPhone plans), you must return it within 30 days or be charged full retail price. Get a return receipt from any carrier store.
Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy
AMC+-specific tips
No refunds.
Under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600, Salinas residents may be entitled to a full refund if AMC+ didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms.
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