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Thursday, November 14th, 2024 9:43 AM

Cable card

I’m using a TiVo system with a Comcast cable card. The cable card is not working and will not update the firmware. Is there any way to get it updated or a new card? I called customer service and they said they are no longer supporting cable cards 

Official Employee

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9 days ago

Good morning @user_feg9u6 as of October 24, 2024, Xfinity no longer provides or supports CableCARD to new or existing customers.  Suppose you previously used a CableCARD and are in need of video equipment. In that case, CableCARD customers upgrading to an Xfinity X1 TV Box are eligible for a $0 x 12 month promotional offer to add up to two X1 boxes. For assistance taking advantage of this offer, you can stop by an Xfinity store or send us a DM here and our team would be happy to assist. 

 

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In response to you (XfinityJoe) the email that was sent and on bills stated that cable cards would no longer be "supplied"; it said nothing about cable cards not being supported! You sent me a CC on August 27th but did not add said card to my account; therefore I can't use the d... thing. The way Xfinity treats customers is terrible. Your X1 box is no where as good as a Tivo. If Xfinity is going to stop cable card support then do it and notify the customer; then we can make the choice of moving on from the "clown show" your company has created!

Gold Problem Solver

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26K Messages

9 days ago

... The cable card is not working ...

If the card is a Scientific-Atlanta/Cisco/Technicolor PowerKEY card, it may have died due to a date-related internal flaw.

See https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/time-warp-could-cause-millions-of-old-powerkey-set-tops-to-go-on-the-blink.

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Visitor

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4 Messages

The cable card was sent to me by Xfinity and was a Motorola. If you are a Gold problem solver then answer my statement about "supplying" vs "supporting" .

Official Employee

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user_9d4bbe, thanks for reaching out through Xfinity Forums regarding Cable Card Support. We are still supporting existing Cable Cards. However, we are no longer supplying new cards or replacement cards. I think you would love our X1 box and we are happy to provide you with more information regarding upgrading your box. Let us know if you have any additional questions. 

 

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Visitor

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OK, you answered my question. Now for my problem: You sent me a cable card on Aug. 26th which was "not" added to my account. I cannot get the card activated. I have purchased equipment which needs the card. It was someones job to add the card to my account which was not done. If Xfinity will not add the card Xfinity sent to my account, then I say you are not supporting the CC you sent to me on Aug. 26th. The mission statement of Xfinity states the companies goals for customer service; from my problem and it appears many other listed on this forum, your company is nowhere near the goals of that statement. It says alot when your company hides all access i.e. email, telephone # , from the public(customers) from being able to contact someone (anyone) in the U.S. about a problem which cannot be answered (fixed) by your overseas robots.

Official Employee

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Hello @user_9d4bbe, thank you for taking the time to reach out on social media.  I understand your concern with the cable card, and I'd like the opportunity to check into that for you.

 

To access your account, will you please send us a direct message with your full name and complete service address.

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  • Click the "Direct Message” icon (upper right corner of this page)
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  • 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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Visitor

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4 Messages

Support was of no help; they have admitted that my problem was caused by a Xfinity mistake (did not do their job) but they cannot help; who runs Xfinity (american workers) or asian robots. Read your company mission statement and do the right thing. I need someone to talk too....

Expert

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107.1K Messages

8 days ago

The concern is not "accessibility / disability" help related................................ Topic moved here to the proper help section.

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