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Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 4:23 AM

Billing Issue for Unused and Canceled Mobile Lines

I am writing to address a concern regarding my recent experience with Xfinity Mobile. Below are pertinent details and my requests for resolution:

 

### Assigned Numbers:

[Edited: "Personal Information"]

 

### Key Points:

  1. **Non-Activation:**

   - I have never activated any of these phone lines personally.

 

  1. **Quote and Decision:**

   - Agent Lela informed me that my Xfinity Mobile bill would be significantly lowered compared to my AT&T bill. The quoted rate was $160 for 6 lines, notably less than AT&T's charges.

   - Based on this quote, I agreed to acquire these lines temporarily to facilitate porting my original numbers from AT&T. However, I never activated these temporary numbers as I continued using my active AT&T phone numbers.

   - Lela also assured me that I would not be charged for the first month (grace period for porting).

 

  1. **Issue Discovered:**

   - I later realized that the quote did not include the data plan cost, which would have raised the actual monthly bill to almost $300. This was considerably higher than anticipated and rendered the offer not cost-effective compared to AT&T.

 

  1. **Cancellation Efforts:**

   - Upon realizing the true cost, I contacted customer service to cancel the mobile plan. I followed instructions to return the phones but was redirected multiple times between customer service and the store.

   - Both store and customer service interactions promised return instructions via email, which I never received.

 

### Summary:

- I have not used or activated any phone lines.

- The initial quote provided was misleading.

- I attempted to cancel the service early and return the phones, but faced coordination issues.

 

### My Requests:

  1. **Cancellation of Charges:**

   - Please cancel any existing mobile charges. I reserve the right to dispute any charge made to my credit card based on these circumstances.

  

  1. **Return Instructions:**

   - Kindly send me the return instructions for the two Android devices as promised.

 

I urge your team to review the CRM messages exchanged with both the store and customer service to corroborate my claims. Your prompt resolution of this matter will be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you for your attention.

Official Employee

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1.3K Messages

3 months ago

Hey there, @user_xrniua! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding your mobile questions. Since Xfinity Mobile support is somewhat limited for our Digital Care Team via social media, we ask that you reach directly out (by call or text) to our Xfinity Mobile Sales and Service team at 1-888-936-4968 for further assistance with your mobile device. You may also use our Secure Online Chat where an Xfinity Mobile expert is available 24/7! Please let us know if you have any trouble reaching them, and I hope this helps :) 

5 Messages

2 months ago

I am going to document everything here.

This morning, on October 7, I received a bill for $821.79. This bill is supposedly for two Android phones that were advertised as free.

Last business day on October 4, I called xfinity mobile to follow up on the return instructions. The online agent told me to return the devices to the store, even though the store had previously instructed me to contact online support.

On August 19, I called to cancel my mobile service and requested instructions for returning the two "free" Android devices. The agent advised me to take the phones to the store. However, when I went to the store, they directed me to call the phone agent. I called the agent, who then promised to send me the return instructions, but I never received them.

Today, they decided to send me an $821.79 bill, charging me for the full price of the phones even though they fail to provide return instructions.

Let me reiterate my requests here:

Please cancel any existing mobile charges. I reserve the right to dispute any charge made to my credit card based on these circumstances.

  

Please send me the return instructions for the two Android devices as promised.

Official Employee

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1.9K Messages

 

user_xrniua, Hi there! Thanks for reaching back out and for sharing this information. I can understand the frustration that this experience has caused with those charges. I am so sorry to learn about the inconvenience that this has caused you. You've reached the perfect place. Over social media, we are a dedicated team of experts who specialize in resolving all Xfinity service-related questions or concerns. We can assist. To get started, please send us a direct message with your first/last name and full address. You can start by clicking the "direct message" icon on the upper right page of the forum page. Once you click on that, input our shared handle "Xfinity Support" to send us a direct message.

 

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5 Messages

xfinity gave me the original tracking number and asked me to contact Fedex for a return label. I went to the local Fedex and contacted online support to either generate a return label or send me xfinitiy's address so that I can return the android phones. I am not able to do it as a recipient of the original package because of privacy issues. Only the send can provide this information. Contacting xfinity again.

5 Messages

This is getting ridiculous.

Today (October 22), Xfinity called me and asked if I would switch to Xfinity Mobile. I had just communicated with them on October 21 about returning the two Android phones.

I reiterated that I wanted to return the two Android phones and reminded them that they had previously promised to send me shipping instructions, which I still have not received.

The Xfinity agent then informed me that my account was in collections and transferred me to the collection department. After waiting for an hour, the collection department told me that my account is not in their system yet.

I want to clearly state again that I never agreed to a $300 per month phone bill—it would be absurd for me to switch from AT&T to Xfinity for subpar service. I have contacted them multiple times both in-store and online regarding return instructions for the Android phones. They promised to send these instructions, but that has not happened. I have never used their mobile service, nor have I activated any lines.

5 Messages

After several chats with Xfinity agents, I was instructed to call their support number. Unfortunately, during the call, I couldn't hear the agent due to issues on their end.

I'm documenting my requests here for clarity.

Please cancel my outstanding balance, as I never agreed to a $300 monthly bill (it’s unreasonable for me to go through the trouble of porting numbers from AT&T if the cost is the same, correct?).

Additionally, I request that you cancel all future autopayments and provide return instructions for the Android devices.

If you charge my credit card, I will notify my bank that Xfinity has failed to provide return instructions, and you will need to provide documentation justifying the charge.

Official Employee

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1.8K Messages

 

user_xrniua Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry to hear the support call was not helpful. We'd like to turn this experience around. Could you please send our team a Direct Message with your name and service address? Our team can most definitely take a further look at this issue.

 

To send a Direct Message:

Click "Sign In" if necessary

• Click the "Direct Messaging chat" icon

• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon

• Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list that appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line

• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

• Press Enter to send it

 

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2 Messages

1 month ago

Saw your post…be prepared. They will credit your account and then send your name and number for “collections” eventhough they gave you a credit. I have been dealing with a no balance due account for 3 years. Every 6 months to 1 year they resend a file with my name as a debtor. It’s insane. 

1 Message

1 month ago

Xfinity opened up a mobile line on my behalf and stated that an iPad was part of my monthly internet bill. I find out 2 months later the iPad is on a mobile line by itself and that line has an unpaid balance. I swear the employees get paid every time they open a mobile line whether with shady practices or not. The full total I was supposed to pay monthly with the iPad was 80/m now they’re saying I owe $515 for the iPad and my internet line is $110. I had Xfinity when my daughter were 10 and 11, they’re now 28 and 29; Xfinity does not have the same integrity it once had and I will tell everyone to run as fast and far away from this company as humanly possible. I was told the mobile account was closed but not that it was kept with a balance they would be sending to collections, I have a near perfect credit score and even the collection company they sent it to won’t allow me to dispute the charge without hassle. I hate that I ever got involved with them to lessen my bill, but as a teacher I needed a lower payment for the summer and thought I was getting the stellar help they used to offer just to be bamboozled and hassled into a terrible predicament. Everyone who has had this issue with them need to report them to the BBB.

Official Employee

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1.3K Messages

Thank you for reaching out to us here @user_uibgg4. That is definitely not the experience we would like you to have, and I would be happy to take a look at any Mobile billing issue. Could you send me a direct message with the full name and complete address for your account? 

To send a direct message [private message]:

   Click the "Direct Message" icon or  https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging

   Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon

   The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there.

   - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list.

   - An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line.

   Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

   Press Enter to send it

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