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Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 12:37 PM

Incompetent customer service Representatives

I open this account for my 86-year-old mother who is on a budget. I have the account in my name because it was cheaper to do so for her. We first just had internet and phone. She had Dish TV with over 300 channels but was having a lot of issues with YouTube which she watches a lot and she has to use a voice command remote because my mom is legally blind. It's pretty sad when these cable companies do not have discounts for senior citizens. There are a lot of senior citizens who are homebound and cannot afford the extravagant cable fees. I set up cable service for my mother for only two TVs. The young man who installed it was wonderful. But the remote that was given has way too many buttons on it for a person who is visually impaired. So I got on the phone and trying to speak to a human being is like pulling teeth. After several tries I finally reached a young man. And that's another problem with these cable providers they use foreign people for their customer service which half of them does not understand what you want. I told this young man about the remote that was given to her several times that it's too difficult for a person who's legally blind. I told him about my sister's remote she has with Comcast which has fewer buttons and it's the xr16. I told him the one my mom has is the xra which is difficult for her to use even with voice command. After trying to explain to him numerous times what I needed he finally said okay I know which one you need. Well I thought good she's going to get this easier remote. I told him I needed two. I told him that she didn't drive so it would have to be mailed to her. Okay but I have to charge you $5.95 for the two each. Which I thought was ridiculous. My mom received the remotes and of course they weren't the right ones. Even after telling this man several times the one that I needed. So yet again I'm back on the phone trying to speak to a human which finally I got a young lady. Another Foreigner. This time I put her on speaker so my husband could hear the conversation. I told her five times I needed the xr16 remote and I needed two. Again I understand I will send it out to you. I told her yet again I don't need just one I need to and you better not charge me shipping because I was charged for sending the wrong remotes. Okay I will send the right one out. Yet again I told her not just one I need two of the xr16. Okay. Well yesterday my mom received one remote and it was the wrong one yet again. What does it take to get someone who understands plain English? And another thing they charge my mother $100 just to set up two TVs. Her first bill is going to be $400. I asked them do they have any senior discounts for people who are on a budget. It's like pulling teeth to get any answers. Something needs to be done to help senior citizens to have better service and better discounts for TV service especially for the ones who rely on TV that are homebound. So, how can I Rectify this problem with the remotes and to get the remote that I asked for?

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@user_b8hm41 I appreciate you making us aware of the negative experience you've had, so far. I would be more than happy to help turn things around and see what we can do to get you these remotes. Please send a direct message by clicking the chat icon in the upper right corner of the page, click on the pen and paper icon, then enter “Xfinity Support” in the “To” section.

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@XfinityRaul​ no you need to answer this question so everyone can see. You should have said on your reply what you could do to help instead of my privately having to get the answer. You tell me why I keep getting the remotes I didnt request and how to remedy the situation!

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user_b8hm41 I'm sorry that my peer jumped to asking for a direct message. I believe they failed to let you know we can help with getting you the correct remote for your mother and that we will need to work with you in a direct message to process that order. I will make sure we do better in our communication. 
Looking over your experience again I love that you are able to help your mom out and manage the account for her. I'm sorry it's been so difficult to fulfill this ask. 
Without seeing the equipment your mom has for her TV services I think the issue with getting the XR16 remote is that they are only available for Xfinity Flex streaming boxes. If your mom has another cable box model it may not be compatible with the XR16. Since your mom does have a visual impairment she might greatly benefit from one of our accessibility remotes which offers voice control along with accessibility features. Specifically the XRA Large button remote might be the perfect solution. 
Do you happen to know if your mom is using our X1 cable boxes or a wireless streaming box? 

 

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According to the internet about the XR16 it is compatible with her box. Its the X-I6a. The voice XR 16 does not have all the buttons which makes it easier to use for her being legally blind. 

A technician is there now fixing an issue with the kitchen cable box. He told my mom and sister who came over that they discontinued that XR 16 remote! Now why didnt these representatives know it was discontinued? Why did they send the remotes she already had and has issues with! This is ridiculous.  I WANT OUR ACCOUNT CREDITED FOR THE SHIPPING OF TWO REMOTES WE DID NOT ASK FOR AND THE TECH CAN TAKE THEM WITH HIM!

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user_b8hm41 If the cable box is compatible with the XR16 may team can help with shipping the XR16 remote, 2 of them, so that your mom can easily navigate the remote and services. 
Would you please send us a direct message, so I can check the equipment on the account to see if it's compatible?
If you prefer we can keep our conversation in public, but for privacy I would need the direct message with account details to be sent so that I can confirm the equipment and process the shipment. 
 
Here are the detailed steps to direct message us:
Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "Direct Messaging" icon
Click the "Start new conversation" (pencil and paper) icon
In the "To:" line, type "Xfinity Support"
As you type, a drop-down list will appear. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.
An "Xfinity Support" graphic will replace the "To:" line.
Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window.
Press Enter to send it.

 

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Paula, your technician at my moms house fixing her cable box issue just told her and my sister that remote was discontinued! So how am I going to get a xr16 remote? These other remotes that was sent to my mom is not the ones that were requested. She received three. She should be able to give these remotes to this technician and your billing office should credit my mother back to her account it cost to ship these remotes to her home. Especially because they weren't the right remotes to begin with.

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