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Monday, July 14th, 2025 1:00 PM

Hazardous cable left unburied for four weeks. Preparing to file a complaint.

I have had a cable lying across my yard for over a month.  I have reported this three times.  This cable is a hazard for anyone walking through my yard and for mowing.  The final straw is that Xfinity FINALLY agreed to bury the cable yesterday, but the crew was a no-show.  There appears to be NO WAY for me to get connected with a live agent to address this problem, and I am unwilling to wait the standard three weeks to start the cycle all over again.  My next step is to contact the state utilities commission and file a complaint

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2 days ago

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to reach out. We understand this type of issue can be frustrating and a hazard. Sometimes, there may be additional work, permits, etc. needed, so, let's take a look at the current work order to see what is going on.  

 

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Update from OP:  XfinityEva has communicated to me that Xfinity will absolutely most definitely be here tomorrow to bury the line.  Sadly, XfinityEva can provide no guarantees other than to "work with" local teams if they fail (again) to complete this work that is three weeks overdue.  

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Update 2 from OP:  Xfinity continues to equivocate on when this dangerous cable will be buried.  Customers should not be subject to a plea for loyalty, patience, or trust when there is no commitment from Xfinity to fulfill their commitments.

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user_sj3zt8 thank you for sharing your experience with other customers, rest assured we are certainly working to get your this line addressed for you. We are also live agents that you have been connected with and though we are not the local repair crew who will be completing the repair. This is not a customer facing team, which is why we would contact them on our end to coordinate an available time and get the line addressed.

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2 days ago

Thank you, XfinityMarcus for your response, but at this point, I simply don't care.  I am holding Xfinity accountable to its commitment to get this hazardous line buried tomorrow. 

Inexplicably, Xfinity thinks that this discussion forum is the best method for me to obtain customer service.  As a result, this forum is the only avenue I have available to me, so I expect results as identified here.

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user_sj3zt8 Your concerns are valid, and I want to assure you that we take them seriously.

While this forum is one of several ways we support our customers, I recognize that in this case, it may not feel like the most effective channel. Please know that your request to have the hazardous line buried is being treated with urgency, and I will personally ensure that your concerns are escalated to the appropriate team for immediate attention.

We are committed to following through on our responsibilities, and I appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter as quickly and safely as possible.

 

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Thank you.  Please advise how your comments support previous comments sent through direct messaging that Xfinity is not fully committed to finally getting this issue taken care of tomorrow and the date for resolution is "subject to change"?

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22 hours ago

Well, I've been officially notified that Xfinity is again not coming to bury my cable today.  I'll be completing my complaint with the state utilities commission this evening. [Edited: "Soliciting"]

I'll also be looking to switch service providers.

Do better, Xfinity.

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