Wireless Plan Terms

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Security & Safeguards · Restriction or exception

AT&T is not responsible for losses when your phone number is used to verify other accounts

You agree that AT&T is not an insurer of its services and cannot ensure the accuracy of your information or the privacy or security of your Accounts, that it has no control over third parties' conduct, and that it is not responsible for losses caused by your or a third party's use of your AT&T wireless number or other service as a source of authentication or verification for social media, email, financial, cryptocurrency or other accounts.

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You agree that:
AT&T is not an insurer of AT&T Services, nor can it ensure the accuracy of your information or the privacy or security of your AT&T Accounts;
AT&T has no control over the acts and conduct of third parties; and
AT&T is not responsible for losses incurred as a result of your or a third-party’s use of your AT&T wireless number or other AT&T Service as a source of authentication or verification in connection with any social media, email, financial, cryptocurrency, or other account.

Security & Safeguards · Restriction or exception

Data service may not be used for hacking, unauthorized account access, malware, denial of service or spam

Unless the Agreement otherwise permits, Data Service may not be used to defeat, obstruct or penetrate (or try to) the security of AT&T's or another entity's networks or systems, to access others' accounts without authority, or in ways that impair others' use of AT&T services or internet resources. Examples include malware such as spyware, worms, Trojan horses, rootkits and crimeware; denial of service attacks; and spam or unsolicited commercial or bulk email, or facilitating it.

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Unless otherwise permitted by AT&T in this Agreement, Data Service may not be used in any manner that: defeats, obstructs, penetrates, or attempts to defeat, obstruct, or penetrate, the security measures of AT&T’s wireless network or systems, or another entity’s network or systems; accesses, or attempts to access without authority, the accounts of others;
“denial of service” attacks against a network host or individual user; and “spam” or unsolicited commercial or bulk email

Security & Safeguards · Restriction or exception

You are responsible for everything on your home network, including children's and guests' activity

Using AT&T's tools and software is at your discretion, and you remain ultimately responsible for all aspects of your home network, including activity by children or guests you allow, intentionally or through inadequate security, to use your AT&T Internet via your network or Home Wi-Fi, and any devices you connect. AT&T recommends you secure your network and closely monitor its use, especially by children.

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you remain ultimately responsible for all aspects of your home network, including any activity by children or other guests that you may allow (either intentionally or unintentionally, through lack of adequate security measures) to access your AT&T Internet Services via your home network and/or Home Wi-Fi

Security & Safeguards · Restriction or exception

Keep internet registration and payment data accurate, and report compromised passwords immediately

All information you give AT&T, including name, address, card numbers, expiration dates and payment information, must be accurate and kept current through the AT&T account site. Your password or passcode is needed for most account management, and you must immediately tell AT&T if it is compromised or if you want to remove an authorized user.

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All information that you provide to AT&T must be accurate, including your name, address, credit or charge card numbers and expiration dates, and any payment information (“Registration Data”).
You agree to immediately notify AT&T if your password or passcode has been compromised and/or you wish to remove an authorized user from your Account.

Security & Safeguards · Restriction or exception

You are solely liable for all activity under your internet password, Member ID or IP address

You must keep your passwords, IP addresses and computer names confidential and are solely responsible for damages from failing to do so, and solely and fully liable for all activity under your password, Member ID or IP address. You agree to change your password periodically, log out after each session, and immediately report suspected security breaches, including loss, theft or unauthorized use of your Account, Sub Accounts, password, Member ID or card numbers, using the listed numbers for each service (for example 800.288.2020 for AT&T Internet, Fiber and Fixed Wireless).

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You agree to keep confidential all passwords, IP addresses, and computer names and are solely responsible for any liability or damages resulting from your failure to maintain that confidentiality. You are also solely and fully responsible and liable for all activities that occur under your password, Member ID or IP address.
800.288.2020 for AT&T Internet and AT&T Fiber consumer subscribers and Fixed Wireless subscribers;
855.220.5211 for Access from AT&T in English (855.220.5225 for Access from AT&T in Spanish);
877.722.3755 for AT&T High Speed Internet subscribers, and AT&T High Speed Internet Direct (Business and Consumer); and
888.321.2375 for FastAccess DSL.

Security & Safeguards · Restriction or exception

You accept the risk of others accessing your computer and have no right to a particular Member ID or IP address

Other users may try to access your computer through the internet; you acknowledge this risk as inherent in a shared service and take full responsibility for adequate security precautions and safeguarding your data from loss. You may not use another user's account, Member ID or password without their express consent, may not transfer or assign your Account, and have no right to any particular Member ID, IP address or other identifier AT&T assigns.

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You acknowledge this risk as inherent to the shared nature of the Service and you agree to take full responsibility for taking adequate security precautions and safeguarding your data from loss.
You may not transfer or assign your Account and have no right to a particular Member ID, IP address, or other information or identifier we assign to you.

Security & Safeguards · Restriction or exception

Keep account details accurate; you answer for all account activity, and AT&T does not guarantee account security

You may need one or more AT&T Accounts to buy or use services, and must keep the information you provide, including contact and billing information, accurate and current. You are responsible for any activity on or through your Accounts. AT&T does not guarantee the security of your Accounts; you must keep your account information, passwords and personal information secure, and should contact AT&T immediately if you learn of unauthorized use.

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You must ensure that any information you provide us in connection with your AT&T Accounts and AT&T Services, including contact information and billing information, is accurate and current.
You’re responsible for any activity that occurs on or through your AT&T Accounts. We do not guarantee the security of your AT&T Accounts. You must ensure that your Account information and password(s) for accessing your Accounts and personal information are secure. If you learn of any unauthorized use of any AT&T Account, please contact us immediately.