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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 3:08 PM

Bury cable line

Comcast installed a new cable line about 10 weeks ago. They still have not buried it and all I get is the run around and continuous lies about it. I contact customer service which is always overseas and get the same promises but no results. Please help

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user_h49w3h, Hi there! Thanks for taking the time out of your Tuesday to reach out. I can completely understand the importance of getting that cable line buried in a timely manner. Especially since you keep getting updates without seeing the work actually completed. A temporary line should definitely be buried within a reasonable timeframe, and 10 weeks is far beyond what we’d expect. You've reached the right team of experts to help with this over social media. We can help. The standard turnaround averages 14 business days. However, it can take a little longer at times. It all starts with local permit process, utility locates, scheduling the proper equipment for the particular job, coordinating with any local business partners if needed, and ensuring there are no obstacles such as a road, sidewalk, or driveway underground bore. Cable lines underground normally follow the same path as the utility service lines to your home. I appreciate you sticking with it and continuing to follow up. I’d like to take a closer look at the status of the bury request and escalate it to the appropriate team to ensure it’s addressed as soon as possible. You should absolutely be getting clear and accurate updates and not runaround. To check on this, would you mind sending us a direct message with your first/last name and full address by clicking the "direct message" icon on the upper right page of the forum page? Once you click on that, input our shared handle "Xfinity Support" to send us a direct message.       

 

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5 hours ago

I have the same issue as the customer above. A new cable was run above ground at my house about 8 to 10 weeks ago. The utilities were marked, except for the electric, a week later. It has been so long that the paint they use is now gone and I am getting tired of dealing with the flags and line when mowing my grass. Like the person above, I have tried to reach out to customer service with out success. I even scheduled an appointment for last Friday for a Tech to come out. I stayed home all day waiting for them and they never showed up nor did they have the courtesy to call and cancel. The extra frustrating part of this issue is that I had no issue with my service and was never told why they were running a new line. Guessing it was a mistake or some 3rd party contractor was looking for extra work.

Also, the work order or account details state that I do not have an underground sprinkler system. I actually do have an underground sprinkler system which I am concerned will be damaged when they finally get around to burying the line. I have asked the 2 service reps I did communicate with to update that with no success.

Frustrated with the current level of service! Hopefully something happens soon?  

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I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing a similar issue, user_tw37rb. I completely understand your frustration, and I’d like to take a closer look. I can reach out to our local team to request an update. Please send us a direct message with your name and service address so we can gather the details and continue working on this with you. 

 

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