Cancel reason codes

Use this page to determine which code to use when canceling service after following appropriate steps in SAVE guide & cancel steps.

  • Canceling for Buyer's Remorse, engage leadership to cancel same day using the most applicable cancel code from the list below.
  • Home Internet: Use Cancel and Resume: Home Internet for cancel reason codes.
  • Codes used by backend teams and/or used to support a specific process are captured on the associated page for that policy. They will not be listed on this page.

 

DescriptionCodeWhen to Use
Billing problems - inaccuracyBILLUse when the customer can no longer afford the bill and/or wants to cancel due to billing issues. 
Billing problems - late bill or formattingBPBills are inconsistent, continually late, or format is too confusing.
Switch to competition-handsetCEQPUse when customer cancels for a better device offer from a competitor. 
Competitor Rate PlanCPRCUse when customer cancels for a better plan offer from a competitor.
Service Received From CareCPSRUse when the customer is canceling due to a poor experience in Care.
Service received from SalesDPSRUse when the customer is canceling due to a poor experience in Retail.
Lost or stolen equipmentELSTUse if the customer’s device was lost/stolen and they don’t want to purchase a replacement. 
Equipment problemsEQPTUse if the customer is canceling due to issues with the device and they don’t want to replace.
Deceased Billing Responsible PartyFACD

Only use if the BRP is deceased and the survivor insists on canceling the entire account immediately. Use Deceased BRP account requests

For HSI use HSI Cancellation Reason Codes

Moving out of T-Mobile areaFACMUse if the customer moved to an area without T-Mobile coverage. 
No installFACN

Only use when a line or account has been activated WITHOUT equipment purchased and no service used AND without a customer's full or complete knowledge. Use No Install for handling. 

For HSI use HSI Cancellation Reason Codes

Coverage issues - homeHCOV

Use if the customer is experiencing coverage issues at or near their home address.

Do not use HCOV for Home Internet cancellations. See Cancel and Resume: Home Internet for correct cancellation reasons.

Low usageLOWUUse when the customer says the line is no longer needed.  
Military cancellationMMUse when the customer is being deployed or moving to an area without T-Mobile coverage for military purposes. See Active Duty Military account support for support.  
MI - Too ExpensiveMBBEUse when the customer cancels an MI line due to the cost. 
MI - BillingMBBIUse when the customer cancels an MI line due to billing issues or if they no longer need it. 
MI - Part of Voice Access AccountMBBV

Use when the customer has canceled their voice line and now wants to cancel their MI service

MI - Unable to ConnectMBCCUse when the customer cancels due to issues connecting devices to a hotspot via Wi-Fi. 
MI - Change to CompetitorMBCP

Use when the customer wants to switch to a competitor.

MI - CoverageMBCVUse when the customer cancels due to coverage issues. 
MI - Need More DataMBNDUse when the customer cancels due to slowed speed after exceeding their plans included High-Speed Data allotment.
MI - Service InterruptionMBSIUse when the customer cancels due to issues on devices connected to a hotspot via Wi-Fi.
Contractual ObligationMCSATFB Only: Use when canceling B account types with the CA Info field (node) in Samson filled out. See Cancellation support: TFB Care
By Spec Acct CareSACXUse when canceling ‘Special’ account types. See Special-Employee cancellations & Special Non T-Mobile employee cancellation for handling.
Coverage issues - workTCOVUse when canceling due to coverage issue away from the home address. Examples: Workplace and/or while traveling/commuting.