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Question about receiving E-mail after I terminate my account
Using Comcast Email if You've Disconnected Your Service is pretty specific, but I want to double check. I download my E-mail messages (i.e. I use POP)—will this count as logging in if I disconnect?
Andyr1
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3 years ago
It does sound like you have to use the web portal within 9 months. Not sure if you MUST use webmail to reset the timer, or if accessing through POP or IMAP will also reset it. Just set a reminder to repeat every 6 months to use the webmail interface just to see if it still works and to reset the timer.
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DocWatson42
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3 years ago
I just don't want to rely on my memory, and to a lesser degree, the good will of Comcast to continue the policy indefinitely. Fiber optic (but not E-mail) service is now available in my area, but I've had Comcast for nearly two decades and I've used my current E-mail addresses to sign up for scores of accounts (online stores, social media, and the like).
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Andyr1
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3 years ago
Ideally, get an address at an independent mail service like Gmail, Outlook.com, or even Yahoo. Then move your services to that new one.
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DocWatson42
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3 years ago
The problem is the huge job that would be, as well as informing all of my friends and relatives.
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Andyr1
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3 years ago
If you lose your Comcast email, then you would have to go through that anyways. The sooner you start moving it over, the less to worry about.
How do you access your mail? On a computer, something like Thunderbird can easily handle multiple accounts. On a phone, I use Outlook to handle both an outlook.com address and Comcast (after Comcast killed their own email client.)
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DocWatson42
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3 years ago
Via a desktop and mail client. I don't have to move, but staying would involve paying for both services.
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Andyr1
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3 years ago
No need to pay for multiple services. All the emails I mentioned are free. And as noted, as long as you continue accessing your Comcast mail regularly, it will stay active.
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Latoque
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3 years ago
@DocWatson42
To answer your earlier question------yes-----using a client like Thunderbird or Outlook will keep the account signed in. But here's a suggestion:
Do you use an online calendar like the ones from Outlook.com, Google or others? If so, set up a recurring reminder to look at your Comcast account every 8 1/2 months, just to be on the safe side.
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DocWatson42
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3 years ago
Thank you for your answer—that's very helpful.
I don't use an online calendar, but, barring during vacations, my E-mail client checks it continuously while my computer is active (as I spend a good deal of time one it), which is just about every day, though sometimes I skip a day or two.
I would like to see Comcast add your information to their FAQ.
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