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Monday, October 11th, 2021 8:40 AM

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Extremely High Home Data usage

My internet use is somehow said to be going up every month. I use to average 250 gigabytes a month but now I getting warnings that I am at 75% of my 1.2 terabyte limit. I have been with Comcast for over 20 years and I cannot understand how this increase has occurred. I am reading

over more complaints regarding member experiencing the same issue. I contacted Comcast and they told be that I could get unlimited data for $30 more a month. Nothing has changed at my house. I am wondering if any one else is aware of a class action lawsuit regarding the matter and if I can be directed to the attorney representing this matter. I live a alone since my Father passed of Covid-19 in January so there is no reason for the increase in data. I believe Xfinity is trying to manipulate the industry and we need to do something about it.

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4 years ago

@user_221be8 Hello and thank you for taking the time to reach out. I am sorry to hear you are having some concerns with a jump in data usage. I can understand your concerns and would like to look into this further with you. I would first like to look at the history of your usage to see what is going on. 

 

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4 years ago

I just received and email saying all of my data has been used. There is only two of us that uses it. Xfinity is ripping off consumers

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3 years ago

I have been having the same problem for the last two months, also having connection issues. I’m even accumulating data usage with no internet. It’s been out for a week.  I have called Comcast several times, when I can get them on the phone that is, and was told the same thing. More money. My bill is high enough already. I’ve had technicians out twice and one coming again tomorrow. Still no answers or results. 

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Good morning, @user_3f7bff and @user_3f7bff! Thank you for reaching out to XFINITY over our forums page! Over social media, we appreciate the opportunity to assist you today with the data and connection concerns. I am sorry to learn that we have made you feel this way and that we have not provided a solution in a timely manner. I am someone who relies on my internet connectivity and data usage for my job so I understand the importance of making this right today. No worries, you’ve reached the best place in virtual land for help with all XFINITY service-related questions or concerns. To get started, would you mind sending us a private direct message with your first/last name and full address? You can start by clicking the chat icon located in the top right corner of your forums page when signed in. Once there, you can search for "Xfinity Support" to compose your direct message.

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3 years ago

This must be a trend, as over the past two months I have also experienced the overage warnings, then when viewing my statement, the bill was increased by $50. 

Pretty upset that also, Comcast does not make it simple to determine the devices or services that are using more data, their own cameras and security system does not show asa connected device.

I there is evidence that Comcast is doing this intentionally with the hopes to recoup lost revenue on the backs of it's longtime customers, they have another thing coming.

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

 

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@user_f3fd4a thank you for your comment! The amount of data a camera uses depends on the amount of activity that takes place in the camera's view. If there's more motion such as people moving, cars passing or leaves rustling, the camera will use more data. With typical activity, an Xfinity Camera with 24/7 recording will use 100 GB per camera, per month. More information about our Data Usage Plan can be found here: Data Usage Plan FAQs

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3 years ago

same here my 84 year old mother have only ever used around 500-600 per month then suddenly in sept it jump to nearly 800 and now nov was 1133  and only 7 days into dec and almost 400 already   interesting how every month it continues to go up......no way thats possible  she is alone and only watches her roku and an occasional zoom with friends she has not other devices that are connected   i have went through everything check pc for any suspicious installations that could be causing it   nothing shows also win10 pc shows very little data use on it... i have reset her router   checked for any other connections on the router and nothing just her roku.. checked cables etc...  its odd that suddenly so many people are complaining.... i also think its wrong that the bills do not show how much data was used for that billing period  as you cannot go back farther than 6 months online to see usage.... also think they should show daily usage as i know that is how they receive it    why are we not entitled to this as well.... i see another class action suit coming up.   no way this many people can be having the same problem   but its all on our ends  not on comcast/xfinity.... seems fishy to me.... will be following up with better business bureau on this.... as it is clear every person that reaches out to comcast/xfinity gets the run around...

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Thank you for reaching out to our forums. I am sorry to hear about your mothers data usage is causing you stress. I know I would be concerned as well. Anything including the Roku that is connected to the internet uses data. You can monitor your data usage using your MyAccount app and with our Data Usage Center with the link: https://comca.st/3EGn6nw. I use MyAccount to monitor data usage at my home since my kids also love to stream non-stop! Data usage is verified by an independent, third-party auditor. The best course of action, in this case, would actually be to report this to our Customer Security Assurance. You can contact them by following this link: https://comca.st/3DFeP1J or by calling CSA Toll-Free Number: 1-888-565-4329. 

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I have been having same problem last two months. Nothing has changed in last year and suddenly I get alert last two months that I'm going to exceed the 1.2 TB. There is no way that I'm using this much data. We mostly watch live tv through xfinity. Our usage has been between 300 - 500 GB over last few years and now suddenly showing 1.2 TB usage, what is happening. I contacted xfinity and have not got response other than an automated email, who can help me

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Hello @jlsuser_fb8a93! Thanks so much for taking a moment out of your night to leave a post on our community forum! I'm sorry to hear about your data concerns! You would need to reach out to a specialized team for them to look into this more! The Customer Security Assurance Team has been established to ensure a safe and secure online experience for Comcast customers! This team is a dedicated group of security professionals who respond to issues like yours! Their contact information is below:

  • Business Hours: 6:00am - 2:00am EST, 7 days a week
  • Contact: 1-888-565-4329

 

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Folks the way to correct these issues is two fold:

DEMAND from local and state elected officials that your community put in a fiber optic network. Take a look at what the City of Centennial, Colorado did. Sometimes life is all about having options. We are so bless to be able to switch from Xfinity to Ting F.O.

Second, REMEMBER the issue with NET NEUTRALITY and the FCC commissioners re. politically appointed individuals? Well just one more reason to pay close attention to who you vote for at every level. The wealthy don't care about an additional $50 or $100 per month but what about the working folks?

Bottom line - internet providers should be regulated just like the electric utilities! Where is the FCC on this matter?

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@XfinityChelseaB​  - I did talk to Max and he said he has escalated to his team and will call back. Waiting to see if this will get resolved. My usage over 6 years was average 300 - 500 GB and started having this issue since November 2021. Exceeded for the month of Dec and had courtesy waive of additional charge. January magically it went away and usage down to 677 GB and now Feb within 9 days 611 GB

Hopefully this will get resolved once and for all

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3 years ago

I am also having this issue. Went over the 1.2 TB limit for the first time in January 2022. Worked with technical support and the security team once I hit the 75% warning, but got no resolution. Was advised to update my wifi password and that would fix the issue. It did not. Was told my highest daily usage was on a Saturday (1/22/22) - a day when we were away for most of the day and weren't using any devices. Named all devices, then paused all devices and unpaused them one at a time over the course of a week, but still exceeded the limit. No help with how to monitor which device was using the data. Only that the best way to resolve the issue was upgrade to unlimited data. Very frustrating. I can only hope that another service provider is available in our area soon!

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7 Messages

3 years ago

By the way I’ve been calling the security assurance team number since December 

it’s either change your password or get unlimited

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