" Animals work here & it's not a Verizon Store " CHECK THEIR REVIEWS ON BETTER BUSINESS BUERU: A bunch of animals work here . They have no manners and behave like wild animals. When I asked to speak to a manager about this behavior. Plus the way I was treated. An employee stated on a phone call that 1. They have no manager they work independently. 2. Then stated they have a district manager that runs three or four stores and couldn't be bothered to speak to me . Literally those exact words were stated . Like I said a bunch of wild animals work here . It's also not a Verizon store so be-careful in this store with these kind of animals running this establishment like they are in a back alley . Not in an establishment in Newton ma . I also was told by this employee named Brian ( if this is his real name he gave me ; he had no name tag ). To use a Verizon store in my location and refused me service in this store . My race is Afro Hispanic and I own property in an area of Newton close to the store called chestnut hill MA , in Newton MA . Like I said a bunch of animals running this establishment. read more

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This place is the absolute worst customer experience I have ever had. Literally nobody on the sales floor for over 10 minutes.

BEWARE not a corporate store, work on commissions. Horrible customer service, rude and dismissive. What could have been and easy fix, they refused to help, referring customers to store where phone was purchased or a "factory issue". Store was empty and its self explanatory as to why. Also where customer service has lapsed, this is it! Management needs to educate this generation of staff who have absolutely no work ethic. Sad and embarrassing. read more

We had a great experience getting the whole family setup with our new phones. Manny was our salesperson and he was very helpful. He answered all our questions, helped us setup the new phones and we never felt rushed. I would recommend this store for the one-on-one service they provide. read more

Nobody would even acknowledge my presence in the store. I interrupted one the employees and was told there wasn't anyone available to help and he didn't know when anybody would be available. I waited 10 minutes and left. read more

The 2.0 current overall rating of this store says it all. After commissions made by salespeople, watch out, a world of hurt forthcoming. Cellular Sales special 800 customer service line no better in my experience . Go to a real Verizon store vs this branded satellite , or switch carriers. Happy to discuss experiences via direct message. If zeros stars were allowed , would give. Verizon should be ashamed of themselves for offering this garbage satellite store to the savvy newton public, in my opinion . Only a matter of time before carrier switches occur in masses. And the word will be spread. read more

These guys are very shady....never do business with a Verizon AUTHORIZED store. I went in to add a phone to my family account and they tried to charge me for a phone I never actually bought....took me a month + of trying to resolve but they never actually helped...I had to go to Verizon corporate to get it rectified. stay away from this store read more

I had a bad experience at the Needham St. store after dealing with "Smitty" (Matt Smith)..... Updated my service and was quoted a really good price, but he failed to mention this price was dependent upon signing up for auto-pay.......I would not have signed up for this new plan if that stipulation had been mentioned.....it was not, and I am now paying twenty dollars more a month than what "Smitty" quoted me.....I have dealt with two other Verizon employees who basically told me they would make a one time adjustment of that twenty dollars but that was all they could do to help me, no acknowledgement that their employee made a mistake that I was just going to have to live with unless I signed up for auto-pay, which I don't want..... No apology, either, for his mistake. A very unpleasant experience, and I would tell others to take their business elsewhere - buyer beware. read more

Alex was great! He helped us out quickly and stayed past his shift to make sure that my phone was all set and ready to go. If you're looking for great customer service, look for Alex in Newton. read more

Very bad customer service. 1- Sales reps don't disclose that the store is a Verizon-authorized store and NOT a Verizon store 2- They quote monthly service charges and discounts that are NOT the real charges to just make a deal 3- Later, when your bill comes and you go back to the store to question them, first they keep postponing your appointment until the grace period is over. 4- When you get a chance to talk to them and question the charges that are not what they quoted, they don't help instead say, you need to follow up with Verizon! 5-If you call Verizon, they say we did not Quote the price and go back to Cellular Sales 6-If you go back and question them about wrong prices and conditions, they become very nasty and rude and ask you to leave the store because they do not have time The sign needs to be changed to AUTHORIZED VERIZON SALE NOT JUST VERIZON read more

Still zero stars for both quality and attitude. Did as they asked and called their Customer Service. After three weeks I got a callback in which they said they can't be responsible for anything that is said to the customer at point of sale (pretty ridiculous for a retailed whose every transaction is point of sale) and that upper management said to blow me off. Asked for upper management and the person who got on phone lied and said she was in "upper management" (but then confessed she wasn't after I asked why she kept speaking of "upper management" as if it wasn't her). Asked for real upper management and she hung up in my face. read more

Will make sure to go to the Chestnut Hill location as usual from now on! We waited over 40 mins without anyone checking in on what we visited the store for. I had to ask how much longer the wait would be and received a vague response. If the two people working had let us know the wait would be this long in advance we clearly would not have waited this late. Very unprofessional to say the least. Will never return - don't make the same mistake! read more

Zero stars. Read a negative review here and you'll see a reply that makes it seem as if they want to solve their problems. Instead, what happens is that they jerk the customer around by making you waste more time, let you wait a few weeks, and then tell you that "upper management" (with whom you may not speak, of course) has rejected your complaint. Let's be clear: they commit clear fraud in their direct customer interactions and then stand on their refusal to be responsible for what their people tell customers. They should not be in business, and perhaps should be in jail. read more

I have been with Verizon Wireless for 17 years, always going to the same corporate store in Chestnut Hill, MA for help. When it closed because of COVID, I went to this cellular sales store, not understanding the difference between the two types of stores. BEWARE of any Verizon store that is an independently owned cellular sales store. You will not get the same customer service as a corporate store. The employees are all salespeople who want to sell you something. At corporate stores, they are there to help you. To find the corporate stores, go to the Verizon website. These days you will probably need to make an appointment in advance. I went into this store with a question about one of my lines. After dealing with a pushy salesperson who used the same sales tactics I've encountered at car dealers, I walked out with a new phone, a new phone plan, a $45 setup charge, and two additional $40 upgrade charges on my bill. The $45 in-store setup charge was literally for handing me a box. Verizon charges a $40 upgrade fee, which I expected, but then another $40 was added on to my bill for no apparent reason. I went back and protested the $45 setup charge, but they said they couldn't do anything about it. I then had to call corporate Verizon to complain. Eventually, they knocked off one of the $40 charges, and gave me a discount on my bill for several months to keep me happy. I did end up with a better phone plan. But the corporate store could have done that for me without all the hassle. read more

People who work there not providing professional services. I spent so many hours to get services I needed and left with no any satisfaction. If you looking for good care , my advice never go there read more

Please read This store is NOT "Verizon Wireless" as the sign on the building only reads. I upgraded both my wire and my phones here not knowing there is a BIG difference between a Corporate Verizon and one of these "authorized retailers"! I paid $90 more then here then if I went to a Corporate store. I called Verizon upset that there was no way of knowing based on the store sign outside....Verizon told me in the future to make sure and did remove $60 of my bill for the activation for both new lines on my phones. Still, I overpaid and feel like I got scammed....they should be upfront that its not the same and other fees apply doing the same thing as a Corp. store. read more

Great service! After a long day trying to upgrade my phone, I ended up in Needham getting a new screen. I had had a bad experience earlier in the day at another Verizon store that shall remain nameless. I was not overly hopeful that I would have a better experience here--but I did!! I went in and Corey was there to immediately help me. He got me upgraded and even dug up the exact phone I wanted. I walked out happy--and I would consider driving way out of my way again to get such great service! read more

We we have been helped by Andrew at the Verizon Cellular Sales on Needham Street in Newton MA for two new iPhones and a too good to pass up trade in deal for a new iPad. He is extremely competent and got us set up on all three devices easily and quickly. He also helped us to make sure we were getting what we needed in our service agreements. I'm a "trust but verify" person, but everything Andrew has told us we've found to be absolutely true in every respect. We intend to return to Andrew when we have additional needs in the future. He's terrific. read more

A verizon wireless rep called me to say they were calling on behalf of the Needham St. store where I needed to upgrade my perfect 5S as Apple was not supporting it anymore. That was August. So, I did not think they would lie-- but this is quite a scam. I upgraded to the next choice, a 7. Since then, I have been back to the store and they refuse to give me a replacement phone--some 500-600$. It is now October and they wash their hands of all responsibility for a phone that does not work. The manager, who grimly walks around in a cheap suit, did not offer anything--so, do I sue this giant, certainly I will talk to Corporate, and spend more time at the Apple Store. read more

These guys are the absolute worst. I have been dealing with them for more than 4 months and can not get anyone to call me back and address the mistake that was made on my account in August that cost me $1300. I have been a customer for 20 years and have never had worse customer service in my life. I spend $5,000 a year with Verizon and they could not care less about my business because they don't actually work for Verizon. DO NOT TRUST THESE GUYS WITH YOUR MONEY Bill McGrath is the manager responsible. read more

After I broke my iPhone I went to this store and they ordered a new one for me and took care of the transfer - no issues at all.

I walked in with a dead iPhone X and Ed went above and beyond by calling Verizon tech support (who steered us wrong) then Apple then back to Verizon insurance plan to get a new phone sent to me. He was patient (this all took 3 hours), empathetic and kind. And he offered to help troubleshoot the replacement when it comes in. Best Verizon experience ever! read more

I had no idea this was not what Verizon refers to as a flagship store when I purchased my new iPad from them. I was told on the phone there would be no charge for the transfer from my old iPad. I went to the store to pick up my iPad and have it set up, which took quite a while and left before the music totally appeared to be transferred. I was assured it would complete the transfer. It did not and I ended up spending hours on the phone with Apple in order to get the music library to sync. So, now the billing. I was surprised to hear they charged ten dollars more over Apple and the Verizon flagship stores for the same iPad. Next, that free transfer turned into what I was told, was a $35 fee "for his time". (See device setup fee NON-REFUNDABLE) below. Add to the surprise that, upon looking at the bill that was emailed, I was charged $45. I called Verizon to ask about billing and was told that there is not supposed to be a charge for transfer. Needless to say, I am not very happy with this business. read more

Verizon - Mobile Phones Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Three times my mother has gone into this store seeking tech support for her Verizon phone and ended up paying hundreds of dollars for a new phone she doesn't need. We then had to take several hours in the store and on the phone making the situation as good as possible (transferring all the data said to have been transferred, dealing with unnecessary services that of course come at extra charge, and so on). When this happened in the summer of 2019, an actual Verizon customer service rep apologized profusely, refunded several charges, and recommended going to the Chestnut Hill store instead. The salespeople at this store are personable (they're salespeople, after all), but their job is to sell phones, even if that means cajoling a septuagenarian into buying something that won't solve her problem. read more

Don't go here. Go to a corporate store (there's one in Chestnut Hill.) "Cellular Sales" run this one and the staff is neither knowledgeable nor efficient. It took us THREE hours to buy a new Iphone and add it to our account -- and then it turned out the plan they offered us was not available. Spent another hour and a half (45 minutes wait time and 45 minutes with a knowledgeable person) and landed on a plan that had not been offered but that was right for us. Horrible experience, but Verizon customer rep redeemed himself and the company. Worked really hard. read more

I highly recommend staying away from this store, and finding a Verizon corporate store instead. I purchased a new iphone here in December, and left to set it up at home. When I reviewed my receipt, I noticed that I was charged a $45 set-up fee, despite setting my new phone up myself at home. I also noticed Verizon Protect had been added to my line for $17/mo without my permission. Luckily, Verizon (not Cellular Sales) quickly reimbursed the charge for Verizon Protect and removed it from my account after I let them know what happened. When I reached out to Cellular Sales to have the set-up fee reimbursed I was met with a complete lack of accountability. I was told that my sales rep, Marlen, had to be the person to reimburse me, and that he would get in touch. He never did. Then after multiple more calls, and being left on hold for an extended period time, store manager, Eddy, assured me that the reimbursement would be processed. That was in December. I never received the reimbursement. I've called multiple times again since, and Eddy let me know that my reimbursement was never processed the first time he told me it would be, and continued to promise me he would get in touch with Marlen to get my refund sorted. I was told I would see the reimbursement in my account this week, and again it wasn't there. And for a second time I was told he and Marlen never processed it. It has been a continuous loop of promising a refund and then not actually doing it. If you are looking to be charged undisclosed fees, have services you didn't ask for added to your line, and to be repeatedly told you will receive a reimbursement that they keep forgetting to put through, this is the place for you. read more

Hi all, i also had a probably the worst customer service experience here of my life. Ten charges were tacked on to my bill at the store and my verizon bill once I got home to look at it, that I was never informed of. This is not a Verizon store! They are an agent. Verizon told me to stay away from the store. read more

I am very frustrated with this store. I bought an iPhone in December 2019 and was very happy with the service from Salesman number 1. In an effort to protect my iPhone's screen I paid 50 dollars more for screen protector which they installed. On January 11, 2020 the screen protector failed and since I had a warranty, I went to the store. Verizon Authorized Retailer Salesman 2 said, "You failed to follow ALL the steps - no warranty. ". I was very unhappy, but still required a new protection screen so I paid a second time and while I was in the store I filled out the necessary steps so I would NEVER have this happen again. When the screen failed for the 2nd time just 12 days later I returned to the store again, this time CONFIDENT I had completed all the steps and requested a new screen protector. A third salesman told me the coming to the store was not correct, that I had to contact the company directly, pay and they would send me a screen, which I could then bring to the store if I wanted it installed. I looked at him and said he would NEVER see me in this store again. (Sat in my car and wrote this review) read more

Verizon - Mobile Phones Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Richard was great! Professional and very well versed at the technology and what I was trying to accomplish. Great listener and very patience. I will always go back to this store and in particular to deal with Richard. Fantastic experience! read more

Ricky helped me out getting a new iphone set-up and he was absolutely amazing! Very helpful when it came to explaining the plans and activating a new phone. Very thorough and nice, I even got a slight discount. Thank you Ricky! read more

Had the worst experience here - they completely mis represented a possible upgrade and tried to take money from me. They said an upgrade would have cost me nothing and then charged me to pay off my phone then said Verizon would not be able to refund my money bc it was already processed. We called customer service, had the refund processed and filed a formal complaint against the reps in the store. Completely horrible experience and would not advise anyone doing business there. read more

Verizon jacks up the prices of Acessories!! I have never had such an awful experience buying a phone. They charge you a 35 dollar restocking fee even after 24hrs of exchanging a phone for an upgrade. Any where else is better! read more

Absolutely the worst customer service. I've been waiting 45 minutes to return my cable box...45 minutes and counting. This is just one of the reasons I'm happily moving on from this horrific company. read more

THIS PLACE IS VERY COOL! The employees are very friendly, patient, and considerate! They will let you browse (I typically do that) and also they will let you ask any questions regarding cell phone, iPad, iPhone, etc. concerns! This is somewhat convenient for those who live within walking distance! If you like long walks then walk over there! read more

Beware that this is a 3rd party retailer for Verizon and you will be assessed extra fees for services at this location. The sales associate that helped me was deceptive and dishonest. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this chain altogether (Cellular Sales). read more

Our sales associate Kevin provided excellent advice and service about several products we were considering, and eventually bought. We even returned the next day with several questions which Kevin answered promptly and thoroughly. His transfer of all data from our old devices to our new ones was complete and effortless. We were completely impressed and left totally satisfied! read more

Excellent customer service! Super fast and helpful! Even helped to lower my bill and took time to teach me all the fun features of my phone. read more

I went in today and talked to Merlin. He was very helpful and I found a great deal for my phone-he was very patient and personally installed a device for my car. I had a good experience read more

They offered me a free accessory. I just wanted my few bucks back for a crappy screen protector. Didn't happen.

My son and I waited in the store for over an hour with no one telling us how long the wait would be or even apologizing for the obvious lack of staff. Seek somewhere else. You could die in this store and no one would help you. read more