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Friday, February 23rd, 2024 5:11 PM

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Package change resulted in loss of channels and internet speed [edit inflammatory]

Duped, foolish, played are the the words right now I would use (to put it lightly) when it comes to xfinity. After being a customer for over 20+ years. We called to have our bill lowered from 279.00. What seemed to be a call for help and resolution was a TOTAL SCAM. We were told we would only have to lower our internet download speed from 1000 to 800 and go to paperless for bill statements and save about $70 a month for the next two years making our bill $208. After asking numerous amount of times if it affected our current plan we were told “no it will not.” We also asked it it would change any channels we currently get, including Netflix and peacock and again we were told “no ma’am it will not.” She also told us that if we found that we didn’t like it we would have 30 days to change it back. After constant reassurance and trust in the lady’s word we agreed. We thanked her numerous times for her help and understanding. The next day all of our recordings on our dvr were erased, we lost Netflix, and we lost peacock. We were confused and called them up immediately. This time we got an American representative, the night before we talked to a lady from the Philippines we got before. He said we were NO LONGER GRANDFATHERED IN AND THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO START OVER TO PICK OUR PLAN. And of course for a higher price. He said it was never in agreement nor documented that we would pay $208 for two years. I am absolutely outraged and sick to my stomach. We called to simply lower our bill and we were given an option that wouldn’t affect our channels and after being a customer for 20+ years, this is what we get?!? We’ve had such hard times in my family. Losing both of my grandparents within 4 weeks of each other, our favorite shows on those networks gave us a sense of “escape” from the real world. The man continually told us “but you agreed to the contract” and we said we agreed to what she said!!! We pleaded over and over to listen to the recording of our call that previous night with the lady and he ignored that. I’m appalled, disgusted, and outraged! How dare they take advantage and also to a LOYAL CUSTOMER THAT HAS BEEN WITH THEM FOR YEARS. We are absolutely shopping around to leave them. This was over the top disgraceful. They should be ashamed of themselves. They know how hard it is right now in this economy and taking away something that gives people a little break from actually reality to watch their shows is unforgivable. Way to jump on the bandwagon xfinity. You lost a loyal customer that has always paid their bills on time and always stuck with you when people bad mouthed you. SHAME ON YOU! 

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1 year ago

Hello, @user_yir8by thank you for taking time out of your day to create a post, you have contacted the right place for assitance to do a package review to see if we can help get service back close to what you had previously. I'm sorry to hear of your loss, the deepest condolences to you and your loved ones and definitely understand looking for other outlets to help clear your mind. 

 

I do want to help get the proper expectations set up, and confirm that once a grandfathered package is removed we don't have the option to add those back to accounts as we no longer have them available. The 30-day guarantee is for service billing, and if not satisfied we can look at other package options that are currently available and correct any billing from the old package. 

 

Peacock Premium is available free for 2 years for customers on Gig or Gigabit extra internet tier, so with the internet moving from 1000 MBPS (Gigabit) down to 800 MBPS it would no longer be included. With mentioning having a grandfathered plan, if you're signed up for our Xfinity Rewards and are on Platinum or Diamond tiers. You can check your Xfinity Rewards page to see if you free Peacock Premium you can redeem. 

 

If you're not signed up for Xfinity Rewards, you can check your availability and sign up either on our website: https://www.xfinity.com/rewards or through the great Xfinity App. 

 

I would be happy to do an account review to see what is available please let me know if you want to proceed. 

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