Comcast wanted to charge me for setting up wireless myself.

Aug 24, 2014 7:56 PM

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Comcast wanted to charge me for setting up wireless myself.

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Fuck comcast. Ugh.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I loathe them.. I did the self install and they still charged me an install fee.. so incompetent

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 2

FiOS has a one time $75 internet activation fee - broken into three equal payments

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

...of $75.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They are up there with Wolfram & Hart.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I got that reference. Now I'm not sure whether to be ashamed or proud.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nah, we be the Whedoners before Avenger, you should be proud

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

oxygen: $5.67

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Seems reasonable.

11 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 8

send them a 'reading bill bill' $200

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Ticketek. For buying tickets to concerts and shit. Charges $5-7 for a "service/delivery fee" for a fucking pdf ticket I have to print!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They wanted to? Kind of looks like they DID charge you...

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The day I ended my Comcast service http://imgur.com/9LOx4KL

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Sure, you got your freedom, but at what cost?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

(No, really, how much for the termination fee?)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We don't even have Comcast in the UK and I feel like they might charge ME because my US friends are using it

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You would be surprised what this f@#*&^ company will charge u with. Worst cust. Service ever!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

QUESTION: Comcast is charging me a TV franchise fee. I only have internet. Can they be charging this!?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Should they? No. Are they assholes and will do it anyway? Yes.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Did I pay 21 cents less than my last bill was for? Yes.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If it would be up to them, they'd charge 2 cents every time you open or refresh a webpage.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

That's what they're trying to do by having companies pay for better speeds. (what this whole FCC bullshit is about)

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Is this real or a typo? Did you have to pay?

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

Confirmed, happened to me this month and I had to drive to the Comcast warehouse to pick the router up myself.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

REAL - and then you have to be on the phone for an hour before you can bitch at somebody enough to have it removed.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Put phone on speaker, use internet while waiting and research quickest way to solve it, take breaks to talk to "useful" people, done.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's real. Options are either to pay a bunch of money to have some retard fuck up everything, or pay a little to do it correctly yourself.

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Sep 4, 2014 3:58 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

I'm not at all surprised you work at comcast.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Sep 4, 2014 3:58 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Look man, I know you're not really retarded. But 99% of Level 1-2's know less than I did 20 yrs ago, and 0% of field techs respect drywall.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

BTW, I'm not an a-hole, I contain my contempt. Not their fault Comcast sucks. Sometimes I buy them a sandwich. But they suck at networking.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

100% real. They did it to me as well.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Cox charged me $30 to "self install" when I already owned all my own hardware and needed absolutely zero things from them -_-

11 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Cox gave me a $18 a month discount AND gave me all kinds of coax cables and HDMI cables for free. You have to be a little nicer to them.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I guess telling them that I'm downgrading all my services helped in getting freebies.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you ever mention downgrade or cancellation, they will give you incentives.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same. :| They called it an activation fee for me. A bit high methinks.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Same, and when it still didn't work because they fucked up, they tried charging me $60 for "Cox-assisted self installation".

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You got Cox'd by Cox

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They tried to do that to me. I said my neighbor gave me his wifi password and if they're going to charge me I'm not signing up. Fee removed.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Damn, I like your MO.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah they try to squeeze you for money, but say "fuck it. If you guys want to charge me this much, I'm not going to sign up" They'll give up

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sameee.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Just did the same thing. Being paid -$30 to install seems like less than minimum wage.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm no mathematician, but I think you might be onto something there

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My 100/100 Mbit fibre bill only has one line. Internet: 26€

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Plot Twist: OP works for Comcast.

11 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 3

Plot twist: probably at pole only reconnect charge.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, OP.. What is this service discount?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nah, he pays too much for it to be an employee account.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is true. Us employees get tv (all channels, including premiums) and Blast internet for like... $13.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I got a discount from Time Warner because I complained about something.. so.. probably that. You can actually get a lot of money off.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Comcast recently charged me $25 for the guy having to leave my house (was already late) to go get a new box that HE FORGOT TO BRING.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Yep. Seems reasonable.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

Send them a bill every time you masturbate. Teach them to fear your name.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Cox charged me $30 for self install

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

COMCAST IS SATAN'S COMPANY

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 3

Ah Comcast. The real life Umbrella Corporation.

11 years ago | Likes 649 Dislikes 4

Don't you bring my baby into this. Comcast is much worse. Shoo you.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"You are all going to die down here" - Comcast customer service

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

No... That's Monsanto.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Came here to say exactly that. They even have mercenaries for Christ's sake!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I Love you for this comment

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Creates zombie apocalypse, bills you for not being infected

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I thought Google would be more capable in successfully fulfilling what Umbrella Corp would do because of huge amounts of subjects and tech.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So accurate

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You forget that Umbrella Corporation was made of companies that wanted to advance the world by improving the standard of living for everyone

11 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 0

And also a few weird guys trying to make a more perfect species of human or smth

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

so....google.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Pretty much, except Umbrella was never beat by the Chinese.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

verizon isnt much better -.- they both suck because theyre allowed to. who else am i going to get internet from..my area is

11 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 1

Most banks are just as bad. "maintain a balance over $5000 or pay a $6 monthly service fee..."

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My retirement account charges me for inactivity... isn't that kinda the point?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Portland, OR here. Stuck paying 80 a month for "boost" Internet with comcrash until Google fiber gets here. The struggle is real.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

comcast/verizon and then some random garbage thats worse

11 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

You have three options? Suck it up already.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have satellite internet, no other options in rural Ontario. Be happy your "high speed" can keep up with Netflix.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

*rubs nipples* Ohhhh I'm soooo sorryyy...

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Comcast is the epidomy of why large corporations are not a good thing.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 4

*monopoly is the word you are looking for. :-)

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

*epitome, Mr. President.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Serious question: why do you put up with this? Why do you continue to give these companies your money, and do nothing but complain?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

comcast = no soul

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah.... they did that to me. probably so people will be more likely to pay for them to install it if they still have to pay something.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Actually they send you a self install kit that has everything in it and they charge you for all the wires and stuff I know I've done it

11 years ago | Likes 717 Dislikes 26

I was charged $30 for a self install kit, I already had the modem, the router, and all the wires. I was literally charged for doing nothing

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But that's not as funny, that just seems rational!

11 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 4

Although I do have to admit, I'll pay $15 for a couple useless cables if that prevents me from having to take a day off to wait for them.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

until they forget to install the right cables for it & charge you for a self install and maintenance fee to " fix the inetrnet".

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah I even checked the box that said I HAVE MY OWN EQUIPMENT and they shipped me extra and charged me for it, shipping, and returning.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The voice of reason over here lol

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

Cablevision hasn't ever charged us for wires, or cable boxes or modems, they let you exchange equip for free ... Postage paid.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They don't even charge us if we don't send wires back ... And they send us more if we need to exchange them for any reason.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Actually if you move with all of your equipment and set it up yourself they still charge you.

11 years ago | Likes 322 Dislikes 7

While talking with a Comcast person, I just asked if there was anything they could do about the fee and they waived it.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Actually I just wanted to start another comment with the word actually.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Every internet company charges to move the service to a different location, they have to hook it up outside.

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 5

except i just moved and wasn't charged anything lol literally like a week ago

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Depends on how long it has been since the last customer had service. We don't do physical disconnects anymore. Source: 7 yr Comcast tech.

11 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Also that is a completely separate charge

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Nope didn't even tell them we had moved and hooked everything up and it worked. Called the next day and had them move our service.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

and they also fine you for not returning the old equipment! (true story)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well yeah, of course they do. You have their property, that they paid for. It comes out of their pocket if you keep it.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I meant, I took the equipment to the new apt. just changed service location. still renting it but fined for not returning it.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just signed up, instead of doing it online I called and explained that the roommate that just moved out and canceled his service (1/2)

11 years ago | Likes 65 Dislikes 1

Left all his equipment behind. Instead of the stupid install kit they just charged me a $6 activation fee.

11 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 1

I tried that, and they insisted I needed it for the activation code. When it came, there was no code, and it wasn't needed.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My sister cancelled hers, and I picked it up. They charged me a self install fee. You just got lucky.

11 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 3

Yeah, we'll see. The first bill hasn't come yet.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

(I should mention it was the same house, no change of address, just the billing information)

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

As a guy who doesn't know much about internet in the US: Why not just switch to another company if Comcast sucks so bad?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

yeah the only other option is DSL or satellite. cost about the same as Comcast only vastly inferior in speed.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Because in many areas it is still the fastest option. I mean, comcast or at&t's dsl? I've had both and the commercials lie: dsl sucks ass

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ahh, i see, thanks the info

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm surprised Comcast hasn't sent me a bill yet for all the things they're not doing for me. "Not a customer fee: $50.00"

11 years ago | Likes 2589 Dislikes 7

But seriously.. WTF is franchise fee? Do you pay that in US when you eat in subway etc. too? 'pay for choosing our brand' or what did I miss

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

from what I understand in order to open a local place using a franchise name you have to pay a fee and use strict set of rules.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I got that....attempted to sign up, never got equipment then randomly get a letter 4 months later saying I owed $200 for service

11 years ago | Likes 124 Dislikes 0

Yeah, you called them, or used their site.

11 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 0

Maybe you breathed on one of their boxes.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

True story: four months after Comcast took over our local market I got a disconnect fee for $12. I had satellite tv for over 2 years by then

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Sarcasm fee: $249.95

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

"Not a customer fee: $50.00. Living In Australia fee: $45.00. Land Down Under "Tax": $15.00"

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Breathing Air Fee: $19.95

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If they could they would.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They did, from the $200 billion they received from your tax dollars years ago to build a better network & kept in their pockets instead.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Hahaha

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Comcast Existence Awaraness Fee $9.99

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why would you give them that idea?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Doesn't live in a Comcast service area $25.00

11 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 0

No longer the case... everywhere has Comcast xfinity WiFi services... event towns where services are not offered... I work there

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The funny thing is that the water companies in Australia charge you a water fee just because the service runs past your house.No connection.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

what are they going to do if you don't pay, cut off your water?

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Where did you dig this comment up from. Can even remembet making it.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm scrolling through a bunch of posts to do with routers.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Huh... to right. But they would send a debt collector around. Or get the pineapple out.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Aug 27, 2014 3:28 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

It amuses the city.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I just got a $77 credit for canceling Comcast (switched to fiber), I went and bought a Nintendo 64.

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

I remember getting all dizzy when I first tried playing my N64. Boy have times changed!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hello, fellow fiber user

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Lucky. I get charged $75 for not being a customer. That's a bargain compared to being a Comcast user though, so I happily pay it.

11 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 0

With the way the chairman of the FCC is licking their butt-holes it's just a matter of time.

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

Hey, congrats on making top comment!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0