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Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7:00 PM

Xfinity Assistant is USELESS when you need to talk to an actual human

How in the world are you supposed to get ahold of an actual human when you have an "unusual" issue (read: something that's actually a normal issue to have but requires a human tech or customer support representative) that the Assistant isn't equipped to deal with?! It just keeps running you in circles with its scripts of things you can ask about and its inadequate categories of things that it will forward you to a human for. This happens both in the online chat, through the app, over text message, and over the phone.

Examples of "unusual" issues:

- Needing to reschedule a service appointment at your home because something came up and you can no longer be there at the prearranged time

- Needing help troubleshooting an issue with the Xumo box (Assistant just keeps looping back to the "how to get Xumo" links)

- Anything else that isn't in the Assistant scripts and requires that an actual human be on the call/chat in order to fix it.

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5 days ago

 

user_7405fc We appreciate your honest feedback. Knowing how important troubleshooting and one off situations can be I would be equilly as frustrated if I were not able to get in contact with a human if needed. Our dedicated team of experts are here for you and will be happy to assist if needed. 

 

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@XfinityPeterH​ I do not currently have an issue like this, but HOW do I get in contact with an actual human the NEXT time I have an issue that Assistant can't deal with?

And posting on the forum would not be a good answer, because some of these types of issues are time sensitive and CANNOT wait for a forum response.

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Great, question! user_7405fc

 

You can always call our support team at 800-934-6489, and ask to speak with an agent. Also, our Community Forum support team is available 7 days a week, 6:00 AM EST - 12:00 AM EST. Simply provide a summary of your issue, so the Community can have an understanding of your concerns. We would be more than happy to help get you pointed in the right direction.

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