ComcastSuxs
@iso.com | Haha Comcast is at it again.
Haha Comcast is at it again. |
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Kfedka
Premium
join:2005-05-06
Spokane, WA | Thanks Comacst!
Thanks Comcast! |
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
 ·Comcast
| Key Words:
"contracted labor"
These problems are the same for any ISP - or other services for that matter
Some kid that doesn't know to look before drilling... seen it in plumbing, electrical, and yes, internet installs.
Perhaps lowest bidder isn't such a great idea...
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Archivis
Your Daddy
Premium
join:2001-11-26
Earth
 ·Verizon FIOS
| Comcast Sucks
Dumped them for Fios. I've reset my Fios router once in 2 years. On Comcast, I was on the phone with their support every six weeks.
When you've got an inferior product, the only thing logical to do is to use marketing to downplay your opponent.
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rob316
join:2005-10-17
Carteret, NJ | An inferior product with inept techs and installers. This company is fast becoming a joke. |
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S_engineer
join:2007-05-16
Chicago, IL
·Comcast
| reply to dadkins
Re: Key Words:
said by dadkins  :Perhaps lowest bidder isn't such a great idea... lowest bidders have to cut costs somewhere. Its usually in the labor pool and material. Well, you get what you pay for!
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xygor
join:2006-05-08
Quakertown, PA | reply to rob316
Re: Comcast Sucks
It already is a joke. Now it's working on the punchline. |
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Luminaris
join:2005-12-01
Winchester, VA | reply to dadkins
Re: Key Words:
So, maybe this installer should've drilled more holes to hit a water line and maybe put the fire out. lol |
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cdru
Go Colts
Premium,MVM
join:2003-05-14
Fort Wayne, IN
| reply to dadkins
said by dadkins :"contracted labor" These problems are the same for any ISP - or other services for that matter Of all the install nightmares that I've seen reported here over the years, Comcast by far seems to be the worst. There have been explosions, napping on the job, another explosion, and even double murder. While all the instances were contractors and not direct employees of Comcast, they all are entities that are responsible to Comcast. Many other companies use contractors to service their customers, and you don't see numerous issues reported with them here.
To tell you the truth, I can't remember seeing TWO issues with the same company where property was destroyed to the degree that Comcast contractors have been reported on. Coincidence? Or corporate culture? |
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Anonymous
Premium
join:2004-06-01
IA | Meh
Considering the number of installs they do or people they hire/subcontract, they are doing pretty good. Shit happens, nobody's perfect and that's why there is this thing called insurance. |
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Morac
join:2001-08-30
Riverside, NJ
·Comcast
1 edit | reply to dadkins
Re: Key Words:
Maybe Comcast should hire "licensed" contractors?
What's strange is that Comcast sends out contractors for any job that actually requires more work than simply changing a splitter.
Either Comcast's own employees are incapable of doing this type of work or Comcast is hiring day laborers as contractors.
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Madmick
join:2002-12-12
East Northport, NY | reply to Anonymous
Re: Meh
A little competence goes a long way. |
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cornelius785
join:2006-10-26
Worcester, MA | new verizon advertisement time?
I'd like to see a verizon ad starting off with comcast's fios big construction entertainment then go to a slide show listing all of comcast's mishaps with installs. |
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neufuse
join:2006-12-06
Indiana, PA | Drilled into?
He drilled INTO a meter box I'd assume since its outside... how in the world did he not KILL himself? that's 220v and a good amount of Amps! |
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
Premium
join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
 ·Sprint Mobile Broa..
·Comcast
| reply to cdru
Re: Key Words:
said by cdru :said by dadkins :"contracted labor" These problems are the same for any ISP - or other services for that matter Of all the install nightmares that I've seen reported here over the years, Comcast by far seems to be the worst. There have been explosions, napping on the job, another explosion, and even double murder. While all the instances were contractors and not direct employees of Comcast, they all are entities that are responsible to Comcast. Many other companies use contractors to service their customers, and you don't see numerous issues reported with them here. To tell you the truth, I can't remember seeing TWO issues with the same company where property was destroyed to the degree that Comcast contractors have been reported on. Coincidence? Or corporate culture? Or maybe just selective reporting by the Consumerist and BBR.
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Mr Matt
join:2008-01-29
Eustis, FL |  Teaches Comcast not to hire a tech named Burney!
 Or Flash for that matter! |
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major marco
Res Firma Mitescere Nescit
Premium
join:2003-02-13
Stepford, CA
clubs:
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Re: Meh
said by Anonymous :Considering the number of installs they do or people they hire/subcontract, they are doing pretty good. LMAO - Yeah, and I'm sure pretty good is precisely how all the people who have been killed/maimed and/or had their property damaged would describe their experience with Comcrap's knuckleheaded independent contractors. Same goes for the Katrina victims....Pretty good, Brownie!
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IowaStudent
Premium
join:2008-08-21
Grinnell, IA | reply to Anonymous
Exactly, all telecommunication companies IMO have some excellent employees who go above and beyond, (Anon, BAINCH) for Mediacom and ones that make you want to run the other direction. |
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N3OGH
Bear patrol must be working like a charm
Premium
join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs | reply to xygor
Re: Comcast Sucks
The Fios is almost here.
I plan on having a "Comcast free" party when the day finally comes...
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jadebangle
Premium
join:2007-05-22
Olathe, KS
 ·SureWest Internet
·AT&T Yahoo
·Comcast
| reply to neufuse
Re: Drilled into?
said by neufuse :He drilled INTO a meter box I'd assume since its outside... how in the world did he not KILL himself? that's 220v and a good amount of Amps! old woman wasn't paying any attention
the installer was careless as in most drilling by comcast worker
most of the time they get lucky
this time not so lucky
the guy that came to install tv service for comcast was drilling our eletric meter box until i looked outside and notice there is a direct contact with it and so i quickly warned this person and he ask me back is this really electric box behind it???
OMG he freaked out too! |
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