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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 4:19 PM

Customer care rep gives me an overpriced plan

Yesterday, I received an automated voicemail from Xfinity claiming that my promotions for a reduced bill for Internet is set to expire, and that I had to call back on the number to get the promotions continuing. The number from which the call I received was +1 [Edited: "Invalid Phone Number"]

I called back, but it was instantly cut, I only heard beeps. I then called multiple phone numbers mentioned in Google which were mentioned as Xfinity Customer care phone numbers. They all lead me to an automated voice call which had multiple options. I chose them and all of them asked me to reach out to phone number mentioned in my bill. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any phone number on the bill.

I then reached out to google maps searching for nearest Xfinity store and there was a phone number mentioned i.e. +1 (800) 934-6489 . After giving me the audio message "your calls will be recorded for quality and training purposes", It immediately set me up with customer representative. Her name was Sydney.

I told her that the promotions were ending and it will be great if I could extend them else I will be paying $100.XX per month instead of $83.XX which I do so now.

She recommended a plan where I would get a phone line with 5G unlimited free for one year. I was asked to port my phone to the Xfinity carrier to avail this plan. I said, I would be comfortable doing this in store because I will get ready technical support there. She insisted that it could be done on the phone itself, but I insisted no. I didn't want to be in a pickle where my phone is bricked during the transition. She downplayed all my concerns but then she proposed another alternative.

She recommended another promotion but for that to work, I had to setup an ACH (enter bank account #, routing #). I was told my total bill will come to $85.XX per month (2 year contract) which roughly comes around $83.XX which I pay now. I changed all the payment methods and setup the ACH payment method. She then sent me the updated plan over text to my phone, it contained the details for the new plan. The webpage just said, $98.XX per month, I sounded the alarm to her but she insisted she was able to see $85.XX. She then theorized that because I just setup the payment method, it will take time to reflect because my Bank has to approve. She then said, to go ahead and approve this plan. I did and there was no indication that the monthly bill will be $85.XX, it clearly said it will be $98.XX.

I then asked what now, she said it will clear up within the evening. I said if it doesn't I will go to Xfinity store, to which her response was "you can go if want, but they will not be able to help you and will ask you to reach out to us". A pattern emerges, this individual doesn't want me to go to Xfinity store as though she has a stake in me getting the plan approved by her.

Anyway, that's your organizations sales structure. But it looks like I am the scapegoat and I have to cough up extra, thanks. I looked the upcoming payment for next month and it still says $98.XX.

Feel disappointed and frustrated by this experience, please listen through the recorded call. And I want a senior employee to go through this issue and I want a resolution this problem. I am not satisfied with this experience.

Official Employee

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1 month ago

Hi there @user_c7stfr!  Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to Xfinity Support and voice your concerns in this frustrating experience to our attention.  We are glad to hear from you and grateful for the opportunity to offer you support and get things ironed out for you.  No worries!  You have reached out to the best team to help.  Here, our team fully understands your disappointment and the inconvenience caused by the voicemail, the difficulties in reaching out to customer service, and the subsequent interaction regarding a new service plan.  We are dedicated to providing you with the best all round experience with getting into contact with us as well as your service.  So when we learn that we have fallen short, we like to ensure that we can get things back on track with you.  So that we can get to work on this for you, please feel free to send us a private message with your details.  That way we can get started.  

 

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Thank for the assurance here.

But what will be the resolution for the pickle I am in right now ? 

I have financial loss because of one of the reps of Xfinity.

please advise

Official Employee

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As we do not have access to the account, I cannot advise on the resolution. We will be more than happy to review the account and billing to see what available offers may be eligible and available. It also sounds like you are taking advantage of our Self-Service Discount which applies a $10 or $2 monthly discount with active enrollment in our Automatic Payments and Paperless Billing. The account would receive $10.00 discount with Automatic Payments when using a checking/savings account or a $2.00 discount when using a credit/debit card. 

 

We also do not update billing mid-cycle, so any changes would be applied towards the next service bill which will be a transition bill. This would contain prorated charges and prorated credits for the old plan and new plan. What is the current bill date located at the top of your service bills and what was the date you applied the changes? 

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The Billing date is 23rd of every month.

The call between myself and representative happened yesterday I.e. 14th April, 2025.

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Thank you very much for the information @user_c7stfr. With the changes being made, you will experience a transition bill on April 23rd which will have prorated charges/credits for both the old and services. So the amount will be slightly different from the promotional plan explanation. This is for partial month of charges for each plan. I personally recommend making the full payment amounts shown online and within the Xfinity App so there is limited confusion and no possible carry over balance that may cause the service bill to be more confusing. 

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