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I cannot get to various HD channel or they are so bad they are unusable
This along with extremely slow Guide navigation and channel selection has been happening for DAYS. Reboot/refresh does no good. It is NOT a subscription or cable connection issue. Guide issue magically better today but HD issues remain. We have had similar issues in the past for a day or two but this has been going on almost a week. Getting quite tired of paying for consistently unreliable cable.
BruceW
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3 years ago
Channels pixelate and sound stutters when the signal for the channel you are trying to watch is too weak or has too much noise. This might be because of a bad cable box or a problem at Comcast (check https://www.xfinity.com/support/status/, 1-800-Comcast voice response, or the "My Account" app) but is most likely due to a poor connection between the box and Comcast's network, usually in or near your home.
Troubleshoot by checking all connectors for corrosion and tightness, and by looking for damaged coax cable. Running the cable through a surge protector, a defective splitter, or too many splitters can cause signal problems as well. If there is an amplifier in the line make sure it's getting power. You might also try unplugging the cable box/DVR/digital adapter power cord for a minute or so.
If you can't find the problem or you'd rather have Comcast take care of it, call them at the phone number on your bill or 1-800-Comcast, or use one of the options on https://www.xfinity.com/support/contact-us/. Ask them to check the account setup and send a refresh signal to the box. If they can't fix the problem remotely, insist they send a tech out to identify the cause and correct it.
If the tech finds bad coax, splitters, amplifiers, or connections in your home (even if Comcast originally supplied them) you'll probably have to pay for the visit ($70-$100) unless you have their Service Protection Plan (https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/service-protection-plan, closed to customers that don't already have it). If the trouble is due to a faulty Comcast cable box/DVR/digital adapter or anything outside your home, you shouldn't be charged.
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CCYvonne
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3 years ago
Hello @user_76fcf9 We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention, and apologize for the trouble. I'd like to work on fixing these cable issues. This is not the experience we want for any of our customers. Can you please send our team a direct message with your full name and full address?
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