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4 Messages

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 5:14 AM

Worst Customer Service Experience - Bar None. How do I file a formal complaint?

A couple years ago, I attempted to activate a new gateway.  It never activated, and I spent a couple hours with a support agent, and eventually had them reactivate my old gateway.

I recently got another new gateway that I picked up from a local xfinity store.  I activated it this last weekend, and it went shockingly smooth.
I took the old gateway back to the store, and turned it in.
I quickly realized I didn't get any notices from my security camera (highly unusual) and when I checked they were all off-line.
I attempted to reset my modem through the app, and it showed off line as well.

I called customer support, and talked to one agent, who seemed to have an understanding, then got abruptly transferred mid sentence to a hard-to-hear agent with a lot of background noise.  I got that he was to help with log-in issues.  I told him that was not my problem... he transferred me to an "internet" agent, who eventually stopped responding to me altogether.

I stopped at the store, and with screen shots of my camera events, and the timestamp on my receipt pointed out that they apparently disabled my new gateway when they transacted my old gateway that was working just fine for nearly a full day.

The seemed less than concerned, and only said I'd have to go home and reactivate.

so I did...  and it would not recognize the 2d scan code.  I contacted support, and eventually got on a call.  The agent could not find my gateway in their system, said the old "black" gateway is what still showed on my account, and eventually told me I had to go back to the store (nearly back to my workplace, and during rush hour!!!

I talked to the same two store employees who again showed a shocking lack of concern, but I did come away with a new gateway.

when I got home again, I couldn't activate it as it said I needed "xfinity internet to continue".  
Flabbergasted, I attempted yet again to contact support, and requested voice support again.  Eventually I got it activated after another hour.

Needless to say, I had to set the [Edited: "Language"] thing up from zero (previously the activation retained my wifi name and password).

What an unmitigated disaster, and absolutely atrocious customer service.

I expect credit for the nearly 5 hours I spent (and lost productivity at my job).  
I at least expect a legitimate way to file a complaint for this fiasco.

I can guarantee I'll be looking for another provider.  and I will NEVER recommend xfinity.

Official Employee

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2.2K Messages

7 days ago

@user_aybpth

Thanks for reaching out to us. We do apologize for any negative experience you had activating your new modem. I'm glad to hear you were finally able to get your modem activated and working and hope everything else is working as expected. Go ahead and send me a direct message including your first and last name and I'll be happy to look into compensating you for your blocks of time

 

 

 

Here's the detailed steps to direct message us:

 

  • Click "Sign In" if necessary
  • Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
  • 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

 

Visitor

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4 Messages

Tell me exactly how to DM you.
It's not at all clear.

Today I received a call from "Stephen" a "supervisor from the technical team".  I was busy when he called at 12:13 Pacific.  His message said he would call  back at 5:00 PM pacific.  It's now 6:10 PM pacific.

The more I experience, the more displeased I am.

Be specific on how to DM.  I'd be glad to go into much more detail than above.

Expert

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31.8K Messages

@user_aybpth​ 

To send a direct message:
 
Click "Sign In" if necessary
 
• Click the "Direct Message" icon in the upper right

• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon just to the right of Conversations
• Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line not the Employee's name
• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
• Press Enter to send it
 

(edited)

I am not a Comcast Employee.
I am a Customer Expert volunteering my time to help other customers here in the Forums.
We ask that you post publicly so people with similar questions may benefit from the conversation.

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Official Employee

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1.8K Messages

Here are the instructions on how to DM us:

-Click "Sign In" if necessary
• Click the "Direct Message" icon in the upper right - it looks like a chat bubble  
• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon just to the right of Conversations
• Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line - do not use the Employee's name!
• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
• Press Enter to send it

I am an Official Xfinity Employee.
Official Employees are from multiple teams within Xfinity: CARE, Product, Leadership.
We ask that you post publicly so people with similar questions may benefit from the conversation.
Was your question answered? Please, mark a reply as the Accepted Answer.tick

Visitor

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4 Messages

nice misdirection.
I posted an entire narrative of what occurred.  
Only an automated response was received.

Worst customer service continues...

You all must be proud of yourselves. 

"Hello! Thank you for reaching out to the Digital Care Team, where we can help with all account/service questions and concerns. I appreciate your patience and would be more than happy to assist you. Can I start by getting your first and last name, and service address so I can find your account?"

Official Employee

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270 Messages

I can understand how you might feel @user_aybpth, we are here to help.

Once we have you in direct messages, in order to assist with your concerns we have to first verify your account, so that is usually the information needed to appropriately assist.

 

I am an Official Xfinity Employee.
Official Employees are from multiple teams within Xfinity: CARE, Product, Leadership.
We ask that you post publicly so people with similar questions may benefit from the conversation.
Was your question answered? Please, mark a reply as the Accepted Answer.tick

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