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Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 2:15 PM

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Why can't I speak with a live agent?

I am very frustrated with Xfinity.  I called 1-800-936-4968.  The only options are #1 start a new plan, or #2.  #2 takes you to the "Solutions Center" which is NOT part of Xfinity.  They will try to sell you insurance plans on your phone/internet.  When you try to explain you don't want one, they repeat the same script over and over.  I said I wanted to speak with someone who can help me with my xfinity plan, they said they don't work for xfinity.  They kept telling me I called the "Solutions Center".  I said I felt like they were harassing me to buy their product, the agent replied that it's not harassment if I called them.  I hung up and I called back, and tried option #1. The recorded message said "We won't help you with your phone plan if you press #1. Then I pressed #2, got another agent who gave me the same agent ID # as the first person 1519, I explained my frustrating experience with the first agent, and then the same thing happened.  Xfinity-why are you refusing to provide customer service to your clients?  Why would  you contract with this "Solutions Center" who harasses people in your name? Xfinity-please address this terrible process and help your customers.  And please call me about my plan!

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893 Messages

7 months ago

Hello, user_vcthcp thank you for taking time out of your day to create a post, this isn't the experience we want you to have when contacting us. You have reached out to the right place for assistance with an account review to help with your Xfinity plan. 

 

The number you had posted is for our Xfinity Mobile experts, were you attempting to reach about assistance with Xfinity Mobile? 

 

1-800-Xfinity (1-800-934-6489) is our number for residential service, if you are ever needing help over the phone for. Other ways to contact for residential service support is through our Xfinity Assistant: https://www.xfinity.com/chat/. You can also visit: https://www.xfinity.com/overview > log into your account > select make a change to service > then check promotion options. 

 

To help with an account review, I would need to gather some information we don't want in our public conversation. When you have time, please send a direct message: 

 

To send a direct message: 

 

Click "Sign In" if necessary

 

• Click the "Direct Message" icon in the upper right - it looks like a chat bubble  

• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon just to the right of Conversations

• Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line - do not use the Employee's name!

• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

• Press Enter to send it

To expedite your request, we ask that you please include your name, the account holder name (if different), and the service address alongside a detailed summary of your request/question. 

 

2 Messages

Thank you for your help. I found a call back option on the forum and received call back from a very helpful representative which assisted me in finding a new plan. Thank you. 

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@XfinityJustinC​ I am on the website now. There is no buble in the upper right corner. Was this removed?   I can not get to a live agent no matter what I do.  I just want to get a little more information as to the widespread outage on Sanibel Island, FL right now. This is the 5th day after the storm and no one seems to know the cause of the "500-2000" person outage and what is being worked on.  

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@user_nt8udu Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us here on our Xfinity Forums. I hope you and your family stayed safe during the hurricane. You can find the most up-to-date information here. Our teams work as quickly and safely as we can to restore services to all of our valued customers that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. It is a massive undertaking with a storm of this magnitude to restore services.

Think of the service that is provided to your home as part of a network with hundreds of circuits to provide that service to each individual home. If there are numerous breaks along the circuit that provides service to you home, as well as any issues with a plant or node, it does take time to get the services up and running again. 

If there are any power lines down, or areas without power, our teams have to wait for the all clear from the power companies before we are able to go in and begin our repairs. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to restore services. 

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893 Messages

7 months ago

You're welcome, user_vcthcp. That is wonderful to hear you were able to get in touch with an expert who was able to help with a new plan. We're available here for employee support over Xfinity Forums 7 days a week between 6 am - 12 am ET, and can help with plan changes, technical support, or just answer any questions you may have. 

 

The forums' knowledge base is also a great place to check for helpful information: https://forums.xfinity.com/categories/knowledge-base/602d56f9e6b3965d18e3a594. And sounds like you know how to use the search bar to locate information and similar posts. 

6 Messages

I am so disgusted with xfinity and comcast.  I’ve never dealt with such horrible customer service.  They should be ashamed at how they treat their customers; it’s outrageous.   I signed up for their streaming service 3 months ago and it is still not working.   and, i’m still paying a ridiculous high price for it! [Edited: "All Caps"]

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AND, forget about reaching  anyone on their customer line their horrible system hangs up immediately

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3.8K Messages

Hello, thanks for taking the time to reach out to our forums. We appreciate you being a customer with us and my team is here to support you. I hate to hear you have not received the help you need with your streaming service issues, this is never the experience we want for our customers. My team is here to assist you and would be more than happy to further look into these issues/concerns. Please send us a Direct Message. Here are the detailed steps to direct message us: 
 • Click "Sign In" if necessary
 • Click the "Direct Message icon” (upper right corner of this page)
 • Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
 • Type "Xfinity Support" in the To line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
 • Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
 • Press Enter to send your message

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5 Messages

4 months ago

Im having trouble as well. I’ve been trying to reach someone about 4 days . No one has called back for days then when they did I said hello no response.

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Hi there, @tasharac ! Thank you so much for reaching your Digital Care team. I appreciate your patience while you waited to connect with me. I'm very sorry to hear that you have been trying to get in contact with a live agent, I know how frustrating it is when you don't get a callback as promised. Please be assured you reached the right person to assist you. Can you please DM me your first and last name, along with your full service address so that I can assist you further.-Richard

To send a direct message [private message]:

  •   Click "Sign In" if necessary
  •   Click the "Direct Message" icon
  •   Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
  •   The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there.
  •   - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.
  •   - An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces 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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5 Messages

There is no direct message option. I saw this response on several posts but when I log in it only shows forums Xfinity assistant and other options that are no help. Maybe needs to be updated because that is not what customers see when we log in.

6 Messages

Why can’t they just answer the [Edited: "Language/All caps"] phone?

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76 Messages

4 months ago

I’m trying too.  I’m a senior who pays comcast more than three thousand dollars a year and I don’t get to talk with a human. It’s DISGUSTING. It gets worse every year. 

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1.3K Messages

Hi there, @liliwings ! Thank you so much for reaching your Digital Care team. I appreciate your patience while you waited to connect with me. I'm sorry that you are not able to get a hold of a live customer service agent. Please be assured you reached the right person to assist you. Can you please DM me your first and last name, along with your full-service address so that I can assist you further.-Richard

To send a direct message [private message]:

  •   Click "Sign In" if necessary
  •   Click the "Direct Message" icon
  •   Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
  •   The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there.
  •   - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.
  •   - An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces 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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I’m sorry that’s ridiculous!

5 Messages

I only have internet too and yet I spoke with someone finally And my bill wasn’t updated. They sent someone out idk why for an appointment when I have the gateway just lowering my speed. I wasn’t even home didn’t need an appointment for anything. Now I still need help

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1.1K Messages

@tasharac I'm sorry to hear you're having an issue with reaching us in a direct message. Can you tell us more about what you're seeing. I know different devices may have the icons in different locations. Do you see a chat icon anywhere? 

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5 Messages

I’ve already tried the chat and then it says no agents available. I was also told I’ll get $10 credit on my next bill yet I don’t see it. Also don’t see the $5 discount for autopay 

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6 Messages

3 months ago

Comcast has no customer service at all.   THEY DONT’ GIVE A [Edited: "Language"] ABOUT IT’s customers

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3 months ago

Worst company ever. After multiple attempts with their online/ mobile solution center I still can’t fix the problem or speak to someone. I cut all cable because of this. Just have them for internet because they are the only viable option in my area. 

1 Message

3 months ago

same thing happened to me!!! I was in tears by the end of the call because I was so frustrated and confused by what <Edited: Language> the solutions center was and they wouldn't transfer me. happened right after I was scammed by another guy claiming to be from XFINITY who was trying to get me to buy target gift cards to qualify for an internet discount. XFINITY needs to do more to protect their customers

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2.2K Messages

Hi there, user_qn79r4! I apologize that the calls made you feel that way. That is never something we want to happen and are glad to further help. I want to touch on the Target gift card. We do not offer Target gift cards or have you purchase them to pay your bill or receive a credit. We will never ask for a gift card to be purchased to pay your bill, change services, or set up an account. That is a known scam that the FCC has been working to stop.

Our company, and in particular, our Customer Security Assurance Department, also work to get those types of things to stop. They post any known scams on our Alerts page, so everyone can be aware. I am glad you were skeptical when you answered the incoming call.

Let's turn this situation around. Our team is here and happy to assist you. What concern were you originally reaching out about? 

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4 Messages

3 months ago

Why are customers being made no to speak to an agent. There’s issues that a customer has to speak with an agent. It’s just disrespectful to have to go through a program. This is a hot mess. 

1 Message

2 months ago

I am so angry right now it is absurd that I can’t reach a human being to talk on the phone you guys are always having outrageous and charging a arm and a leg for internet services that barely works then the customer service is the worse you can’t even reach anyone the app is no help you guys should be shut down!!! 

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1 Message

2 months ago

someone mentioned there is a phone number to get a live agent.  Could you post that number please?  The frustration is unbelievable!

4 Messages

There seens to be only loops to more loops to more electronic questions that have no answers that include what we need. I'm frustrated, too.

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2 months ago

Direct live customer support is no longer available as an option for your first conatct. xfinity, now demands you speak first with their AI agent.

4 Messages

There is no direct live customer support after several attempts to talk to AI.

4 Messages

2 months ago

I have copied today's text messages so far. I am evidently still in the loop with them. It is now 5:00pm. Notice that I started the messages at 1:32pm. It was at least 30-45 minutes even getting in the connection que, and then I was number 31. I am just trying to get a time that someone from xfinity will be at my house to install. The hurricaine is no excuse as my service was supposed to be set up before then.

Interactions with Xfinity

Sat, Sep 28

Hi! Thank you for reaching out to Xfinity Support! Your current Queue Position is 31 and one of our valued team members will be with you as soon as possible. There may be a delay while we connect you to a specialist, so while you are being connected, please provide your name, address and a brief explanation of how we can help. We thank you for your patience and look forward to working on a solution together. If you navigate away from this session, please return as soon as you can.

‎1:32 PM

It would actually not be necessary for you to talk to me. Just read the following message and see if you can schedule my installation. You have numerous notes on me and what has been done in the last two months.

I have spent literally hours trying to get my service installed. After much, I understand that there is now an xfinity plug at the closest power pole to my cabin. I attempted and thought I made an appointment for someone to come out and connect my service last Wednesday, Sept 25 , 2-5pm. no one called or came, and I have not heard from anyone either. So since the folks I talked to seemed delightful, nice and determined to help me, I have no confidence that the appointment was made. I know you are trying to get folks connected from the recent storm, but I have been trying to get service now for almost two months. Can you help me

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‎1:36 PM

[Edited: "Personal Information"]

Message me to give me a time when you can install and I will make arrangements to be here.

‎1:37 PM

Hi there! I regret to hear that you have been facing issues with your services for a long time. I understand the importance of the internet, especially nowadays when everything is dependent on it. Xfinity certainly doesn’t want any hindrance in your daily tasks. You did the right thing by reaching out to us on this platform. I will certainly look into this. Please share your first and last name; it will help me locate your account.

‎2:38 PM

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‎2:39 PM

Thank you for sharing the information. I have successfully located your account. Now, I need to secure it. To do that, I will send you a six-digit code that will be valid for 15 minutes. I can send the code to your registered email or phone number on the account. Which now works best for you?

‎3:18 PM

phone number

‎3:20 PM

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I haven't gotten it yet

‎3:28 PM

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‎3:38 PM

Thank you for confirming. I have sent you the code. Please share it once you receive it.

‎3:48 PM

[Edited: "Personal Information"]

‎3:49 PM

Perfect! The code works. Thank you for being a part of Xfinity. We appreciate your loyalty and business and hope this partnership will continue in the coming years. Please share your best contact number and email address.

‎4:19 PM

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‎4:21 PM

[Edited: "Personal Information"]

‎4:22 PM

It would be nice if I could do business with you, but my internet has not been installed. I have been online with you for three hours this time. Can you make an appointment for someone to come out and install my Wi-Fi?

‎4:24 PM

 

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It is now 5:10 and you have not replied to the above post. 

Visitor

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1 Message

2 months ago

I'm leaving comcast after 44 years !! Just about everyone i talk to leaving also. The funny thing is after 44 years of not missing one payment and never trying another company  the agent made no attempt at getting me to stay with comcast. Great CS comcast!!                                                                                                                                                     

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Thank you for reaching out to us @user_644163. We’d regret seeing a loyal customer like yourself go! Could you please send our team a direct message with your full name and full address? We would love the opportunity to turn this experience around. To send a "Direct Message" to Xfinity Support:

 

Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or  https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there
 - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list
 - An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces 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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