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Monday, March 2nd, 2026 12:42 PM

X5001

I just moved into an apartment that has xfinity wifi already installed. Tell me why xfinity has advertised this process as quick and easy when they installed a router/modem that can't be activated without a professional technician. False advertisement. Empty promises. Now what should have taken me 10 minutes is taking me 2 days. All while I fork out the cost of using my mobile Hotspot to be able to work from home. Outrageous!

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2 hours ago

Concern moved here to the Customer Service help section for greater exposure to Comcast corporate employees (The Digital Care Team) for assistance.

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2 hours ago

Hello @user_d5mo9c In most cases witht the preinstalled wifi ready units they should come right on. In some rare cases that possibly have our fiber they may require a tech. We'd be happy to check in to what is going on with the account though and make sure nothing got overlooked in activating the service. Please send us a direct message with your full name and the service address to get started. 

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No, I will not message you. I understand fully what's happened. I cant activate, nor can a representative activate a X5001 unit because its "not compatible with your service" even though its an xfinity piece of equipment. The unit is on. All lights are on. A tech is coming over tomorrow, while Im supposed to be sleeping, to activate it. I am extremely disappointed that I have to work with this company after being  lied to through means of false advertisement. Would not recommend this service to others nor will I be going out of my way use your services again. 

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@user_d5mo9c Sorry that we got started off on the wrong foot. If you have any issues with your tech appointment our team here on Forums would be happy to assist you.

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