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About Spectrum

Spectrum Internet provides internet, phone and home entertainment coverage to millions of homes across the country. It offers three plans with different internet speeds and multimedia options. Customers can combine TV, internet and voice services for the most cost-effective deal and take advantage of internet speeds as fast as 1,000 Mbps. Before you buy, it’s important to know that while Spectrum offers service in 44 states, not all features and speeds are offered in all areas.

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Pros
  • Offers a free modem
  • No long-term contracts
  • Packages for different budgets
Cons
  • Not available in all states

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Arlington, TX
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I cancelled my Spectrum service March 30, 2026. The last day of the billing cycle was March 28, 2026. I was charged $95.50 for a full month's service. Spectrum is charging for ser...

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Harpersville, AL
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Friendly and helpful, very patient and provide helpful insights. I would highly recommend friends and family members to Spectrum for their mobile use whether it's business or pers...

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What is Spectrum?

Spectrum offers internet speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps for heavy internet users and those who stream HD video on multiple devices, but it also provides a basic package and an option for those who want something in between.

Spectrum Internet
Spectrum is known for its internet options that let you choose an internet package that fits how you use the internet. Through Spectrum, you can choose from three internet options:
  • The Basic Internet service offers 10 Mbps speeds and high-speed internet with no data caps.
  • The Internet Ultra option offers up to 400 Mbps speeds and high-speed internet with no data caps.
  • The Internet Gig plan offers up to 1,000 Mbps speeds and high-speed internet with no data caps.

If you are currently struggling with slow and unreliable internet speeds, Spectrum will buy you out of your existing contract so you don’t have to worry about early termination fees. Spectrum also offers free modems.

Spectrum TV
Through Spectrum, you can choose between four TV package options.
  • The TV Select option gives you access to popular movies, sports and news channels along with many on-demand options. You also get 125 channels with free HD.
  • The TV Silver option includes all the channel options from TV Select plus premium channels like HBO Max, Showtime and NFL Network. With this plan, you get more than 175 channels with free HD.
  • The TV Gold plan gives you everything in the Silver package plus Starz, Starz Encore and TMC. This option includes more than 200 channels with free HD.
  • The Mi Plan Latino TV gives customers Spanish and English programming options and thousands of on-demand choices. The Mi Plan Latino TV option comes in three tiers: Basic, Silver and Gold.
Spectrum Voice
Spectrum Voice offers reliable home phone service with unlimited calling throughout the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico. There are no contracts and no hidden costs or fees. Additionally, if you call 911 from your Spectrum home phone, emergency services can find you based on your Spectrum service. Some of the features you can expect from Spectrum Voice include:
  • Voicemail
  • Call blocker
  • Caller ID on TV
  • Anonymous call blocker
  • Call forwarding

The Spectrum Voice International plan is $5 a month and provides unlimited calling up to 70 countries throughout Europe and India.

Bundling your internet and home entertainment services is a good way to save money. You can bundle two or all three of the options. You can check to see what bundling deals and promotions are available in your area by inputting your zip code into the website.

Spectrum internet prices

Since there are so many different options and ways to bundle Spectrum’s services, price varies based on your location, current promotions and your service options.

If you’re just looking for internet, you can expect to pay:

  • $45 a month for 24 months for Basic Internet
  • $65 a month for 24 months for Internet Ultra
  • $105 a month for 24 months for Internet Gig

Taxes, fees, and surcharges are extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are also extra.

If you’re looking for home entertainment and TV services, you can expect to pay:

  • $45 a month for 12 months for TV Select
  • $70 a month for 12 months for TV Silver
  • $90 a month for 12 months for TV Gold
  • $35 a month for 12 months for Mi Plan Latino TV

If you’re looking for Spectrum Voice services, expect to pay $29.99 a month for voice only or $9.99 per month for voice bundled with TV and/or internet.

Spectrum FAQ

How can I pay my Spectrum bill?

Spectrum gives customers multiple ways to pay a bill, including by mail, through the app, online, over the phone or by going into a Spectrum location.

What is the cost of Spectrum internet only?
Internet prices range from $45 to $105 a month.
Can I watch Spectrum TV without a cable box?
You can download the Spectrum app on an Xbox or newer model Samsung TVs.
Does Spectrum charge extra for Wi-Fi?
Spectrum offers a free modem for internet access, but you have to pay $5 per month to activate the Wi-Fi option.
Does Spectrum offer a senior discount?
Yes. The Spectrum Internet Assist program lets qualified households sign up for low-income internet assistance. This program includes a free internet modem, 30 Mbps internet, no data caps, no contracts and optional in-home Wi-Fi service.

Still have questions?

Is Spectrum internet good?

Spectrum is known for providing consistent and reliable internet service. The company has several options, which means you won’t end up paying too much for internet speeds that are faster than you need. It’s a good fit for those who do not want to commit to long-term contracts, who use Wi-Fi hotspots regularly and who like to save by bundling their services.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 23, 2026

    Kiera was so amazing! I was setting up my cable and internet and I had a 10/10 experience!

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    Customer ServiceTechStaff

    Reviewed June 30, 2026

    Monday 6/29/2026. I have to say that our situation has been rough, having to move 2 times in 6 months because of electrical issues and bugs bigger than my dog, but Spectrum has been here to make sure we have our internet connection. A technician came out yesterday and had everything going, but I turned off a switch in the living room and suddenly the TV went off, so I called Spectrum, and they came right out.

    They spent about an hour, even had to climb the pole...but got everything back up and running. Even finding 2 outlets that are not safe... and pointed it out so we can tell the landlord. They were friendly and knew what day we're doing. They had to move the modem and cable boxes but they did it, and we have our internet connection back, and I know that they are there if we need them. I am very pleased with the service and friendly manner, even said hi to our dog, Ricky Lee. 😀 Thank you, Spectrum, for the 6 years of great service. 😀

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      Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed June 11, 2026

      I have been a Spectrum user for years and have witnessed this company get better and better with time; normally it’s the other way around. I have been working remotely for 6 years, and Spectrum internet has been very reliable and fast. I have had minimal issues throughout the years, and wouldn’t trust any other provider to deliver the internet that I rely on for work. I keep Verizon mobile hotspot for plan b access, but have very rarely had to use it for work. The professionalism and expertise of their agents is superb and you can tell that they put a lot into their customer service training. I highly recommend Spectrum for your internet needs.

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      Customer ServiceStaffResolution

      Reviewed May 26, 2026

      An associate named Ty ** in Columbus Ga, on Macon Road. He was very helpful and hands-on. I was on the phone with a representative who was very unprofessional for a long time. Ty handled the situation with professionalism. I suffer from PTSD and was very irritated, but Ty knew how to handle the situation. Another customer commented on my situation, as did others. Ty helped us all. I would recommend Macon Road Spectrum to everyone I meet.

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      Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Aug. 13, 2026

      Leaving reviews everywhere possible. If you have to just return equipment go to UPS store!!! Spectrum emails tell you it is an easy drop off in store. FALSE!! Spectrum shouldn't even list store drop off as an option and just tell people to go to UPS. Horrible horrible experience in the Spectrum store. Stood around for 80 minutes to MAKE A DROP OFF!!!! No one in their right mind would think they needed to take more than five minutes to make a drop off. It could really be a self service station in the store!!! People know how to use self checkouts these days. The process is the most idiotic system ever, to require people to wait that long to try and work with a live person. I

      f it is a corporate system shame on Spectrum, but if it is the store doing it, they need to be investigated by Spectrum Corporate. I had to get back to work, so I spoke to an employee in between customers to try and leave my equipment there and they sent me away and wouldn't take it. Manager came over to try and intervene and also just told me to go to UPS. Something should have informed me of that sooner. The confirmation text that I was in line could have said any of this. Even though I already spent significant time and effort to get there and I just needed to leave it behind with my name, I couldn't do that. Literally UPS scanned a barcode and printed a thing to hand me in 30 seconds!! I was already in the Spectrum store, someone could have done that without incident or impact to other customers!

      Even the DMV has different lanes setup to streamline different processes and get easy things through faster. The check in system could have mentioned long wait time and to go to UPS at that point instead of me trying to wait. I never would have dreamed it would have been so complicated. Again, IT'S JUST a DROP OFF!!!! Nothing endeavored to inform the customer about the situation or how to make it a better experience for us. WORST PROCESS AND CUSTOMER FOCUS I HAVE SEEN IN AGES!!!!

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      Customer ServicePrice

      Reviewed Aug. 12, 2026

      I am getting a great deal for internet and cable since I live in a retirement community. The service is very good. Unfortunately, the customer service encouraged me to switch to Spectrum mobile. I was on a reasonable plan with Verizon for $35 a month with a phone that I bought, Moto G. Spectrum made me get a new phone from them that would work on their network. So it was great and really cheap for a year. Then it went up to $50 a month. I called, and I got the $40 plan, but it took 2 months to change. Now after 1 1/2 years my phone won't charge. So I have to pay off a phone that won't work, Moto G 2025.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed Aug. 10, 2026

      If you get them plan on keeping them because to disconnect you have to call and they will keep you on the line for over 29 minutes.

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      Reviewed Aug. 10, 2026

      I have been a customer of Spectrum for 3 years. My service was basic at $64.99 monthly. I choose to be paperless because it saved me $10.00 a month. I was a very good customer. Paid my bill on time for 3 years. After receiving my last statement as all the previous ones, I noticed my bill had jumped to $84.99 a month. In very small print it stated I lost my $10.00 a month credit and they decided my plan was no longer available, so we get to charge you another $10.00 a month! I called and ask them about all of this and they basically told me this was the only thing they could offer me.

      I proceeded to contact another internet provider and I'm receiving my service from them for $64.99 a month. No special timeline offer & etc. In fact the fiber internet is wonderful. Same speed as Spectrum was but much better. I ask to be prorated for only the 5 days of service I was still actually using from Spectrum before disconnecting their service from my home. I'm a senior citizen and as we all know every dollar counts these days. Spectrum informed me they do not pro-rate. So basically, their policies are stealing from senior citizens. Sound familiar?!

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      Coverage

      Reviewed Aug. 10, 2026

      Spectrum is actually the worst internet on planet earth. My internet goes out every five minutes at night and my wifi randomly turns off for like five seconds at least ten times a day. Spectrum. Get it together, your actually so bad, FIX IT. I'm not trying to have my internet go out when I'm in the middle of doing something important.

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      Reviewed Aug. 9, 2026

      Charter/Spectrum has to the worst at keeping anyone with reliable cable or Wi-Fi services. I have had them for years and every year something is wrong, down or limited. It is absurd this is the only service available. They don't stand behind their lack of service. Over 300,00 a month for fractured service and all the report is "workers are currently correcting"

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      Reviewed Aug. 8, 2026

      We downsized from a house with Spectrum service for 8 years to an apartment in the same zip code. The Spectrum agent handling the transfer of service said updated equipment would be sent to the apartment and we could keep the same phone number. The new equipment was never shipped so we used the old equipment from our house. A tech was not available for timely setup so we had to do it ourselves (not easy for elderly over 90 years old). Everything worked perfectly for two days, and then suddenly we had no home phone service.

      I spent 3 hours with Spectrum with three agents. The first Spectrum agent was downright rude and said everything is working perfectly. But whenever we called the home phone number, there was no service. The second agent said she couldn't help us. The third agent immediately saw the issue, and after one hour of struggling with internal Spectrum logistics, I was transferred to tech services. This guy knew what happened and apologized for Spectrum screwing up things so badly. To be brief, a new phone number was assigned, and no one informed us. In summary, poor training of agents, rude agents that think they know it all, and the frosting on the cake is charging customers outrageous rates when there is no competition.

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      Reviewed Aug. 8, 2026

      I paid my bill for my mobile phone since July 24, my phone been in SOS mode can’t use my phone. Can’t use it right now and I’m still getting bill to pay my device. I pay my bill for my device. Phone still in SOS mode. I need some done. I need my money reimbursed. Thank you.

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      Customer ServiceTechPriceBilling

      Reviewed Aug. 7, 2026

      I signed up for and agreed to a specific Spectrum plan for new service in Conway South Carolina. After installation, I received a bill charging $40 more per month than the package we contracted for. When I contacted Spectrum, I explained they had installed a different package than the one we signed up for. They assured me they would correct it and adjust the billing to match the agreed plan. Today, when I went to pay the bill, the error had not been fixed. I contacted them again, and this time they refused to make the adjustment, claiming they “don’t prorate bills.” This was never about proration—they simply installed and billed for a package we never agreed to.

      Spectrum is engaging in deceptive billing practices. It’s disappointing that they treat customers this way, especially new ones. A reputable company would have corrected its own mistake, had a supervisor reach out, and offered credits or additional service for the inconvenience. Instead, Spectrum is essentially holding customers hostage for extra fees caused by their error. This is egregious. Horrible customer service and fraudulent billing practices. I would not recommend Spectrum to anyone.

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      Reviewed Aug. 6, 2026

      Customer Service employees are kind, but they can't help you due to company practices. We ordered a new phone in-store which was a huge mistake. Although our salesperson was incredibly kind, they only had black phones, so we had to order a mist blue phone. When we got home, we saw in our account that the ordered phone was black not mist blue. We could not cancel or change the order, so we went back to the store. Our salesperson could not cancel it either even though it had only been placed 2 hours ago. We had to order another phone. Due to the mistake, the salesperson showed us her screen as she ordered. It took 3 times for the order to take.

      Every time she submitted, it defaulted back to a black phone. But the real reason, I am unhappy is the fact that it takes 30 days from when a phone is returned for them to refund you. After numerous phone calls and a ticket being created, our refund is supposedly processed, but I have not received a full refund. They charged my credit card, but the refund went on my account. The phone cost $883 which I have already paid via my credit card bill. My monthly mobile account is only $112, so it will take 8 months for me to receive my refund. When I requested this be fixed, I was told that the customer service rep couldn't do that because of the huge amount, so another ticket was created and I am waiting to hear if they plan to resolve this matter without me taking further action. This same agent wanted me to also understand that when we mail back our trade-in phone that it will take 10 days to process and 2 billing cycles for it to show up on our account.

      Once again, they charged my credit card, so I am not sure why everything is being credited to our account. Based on their practices, it will take almost a year for me to receive a refund and this trade-in deal. Not sure I will get any money back if I cancel and go elsewhere. Lastly, I see that this site asks for a receipt to be uploaded for verification purchases. We didn't get a receipt which is why we never noticed a mistake until we were home. There is no evidence of a mobile order in our account either. All of this concerns me and will keep me from ordering anything else with Spectrum.

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      Customer ServicePriceStaff

      Reviewed Aug. 4, 2026

      Worst company I have done business with in a very long time. It took 3 phone calls to close my grandmothers account after her death and more than a month. The first representative said someone from another department had to call me. No one called (but they said when I called they had tried three times). I had no missed calls or voicemails from Spectrum. I received a letter and called them back and it took being trasnferred 3 times to finally get someone close the account (but of course, they are charging for the entire month even though I called to close it a month ago). I will never use this company again.

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      Reviewed Aug. 3, 2026

      I have been a long standing customer of Spectrum internet and it was decent for a few years but this year their internet has been absolutely horrible and this week I'm switching to fiber. It's just ridiculous to pay $80 or more a month for internet that goes in and out constantly. I highly DO NOT recommend Spectrum!

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      Reviewed July 29, 2026

      I have Internet service with Spectrum and wanted to add mobile to spectrum but Verizon since I am a new customer is willing to waive all fees today so I can walk out the store with 3 new lines and so I contacted spectrum since they're already getting my money for Internet would they be willing to waive the 158 due today and they said no, so because they obviously don't care about keeping customers I might see what the Internet service Verizon offers and spectrum might very well lose a few customers today because my family members are disgusted with them as well for this same factor so I want everyone to know Verizon cares more about getting customers and keeping customers than spectrum. Very sad reality. I always thought spectrum was nice and caring but apparently not.

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      Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

      Reviewed July 28, 2026

      If you are switching because they offer "device buyout program", don't bother. I was approved for the buyout program and was issued 2 virtual rewards visas. The next day, the 3rd party they are contracted with put a block on them "potential compromise" with no reason for the compromise. The customer service is not in the US! Said could take 7 months for them to come to a resolution or a straight answer, seems all rather janky. It's been over a month and I am yet to have access to these funds with zero help from Spectrum or the 3rd party. So I am left to now pay the device balance and late fees added due to this situation to my old provider, when the devices were originally free until I left their service before they were promotionally paid off.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedTimeliness

      Reviewed July 26, 2026

      I wish I could pick 0 for stars. Spectrum does not offer same-day customer service. My spectrum modem died completely. I called spectrum to get a replacement, sadly, they could not provide one same day and I had to wait by making an appointment. Since I work from home and I need my Internet this was terrible to find out. I’m surprised such a big company cannot fix emergencies right away. I wish Verizon serviced my ZIP Code.

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      Staff

      Reviewed July 24, 2026

      I’ve been paying $90 a month for just Wi-Fi in my second home for the security cameras. Apparently, they’ve been overcharging me for years, when I canceled they offered me the same service for $20 a month and informed me that I have another month that I have to pay them for after I canceled the service. Sick and tired of getting ripped off by these companies. They should offer their promos to existing customers as well instead of just new customer. If they took better care of their customers in the first place, they wouldn’t leave instead they ravage their wallets. Screw Spectrum.

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      Reviewed July 24, 2026

      If I could give zero stars, I would. Spectrum consistently raises prices without any notice or explanation, making them significantly more expensive than almost every other internet provider in the area. When you first sign up, they are all smiles and warm welcomes. But the second you face an issue—especially regarding unfair billing—their customer service completely vanishes. Nobody is willing to help, and you just get passed around.

      To top it all off, when I finally had enough and cancelled my service, the agent conveniently failed to mention that they charge you for the full billing cycle regardless of when you cancel. No pro-rated final bill, no transparency, just one last cash grab on the way out. Unreliable pricing, hidden termination practices, and terrible customer support. Save yourself the headache and go with literally any other provider.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      Sales person guaranteed me Spectrum would save me at least $1000 in a year, said when I got my final bill to upload to Spectrum. I did everything like instructed, during wait period Wi-Fi is horrible it’s spotty, clicks on and off, I have to rest a lot. Was informed I would have to pay an extra $10 a month for each Wi-Fi extender, I explained I didn’t need an extender with AT&T but was told no other way to fix it.

      Tonight I get a call from Spectrum saying I don’t qualify for the guarantee because I uploaded my information 2 days past the 60 days I had to upload. Told her I spoke to her and she wanted more information that was not my fault the system would not take all forms. It’s all a scam. Wish I had read these comments before. I am currently trying to get my pricing back with Verizon and AT&T. Also since they added their hardware my power bill has went up. It’s the ONLY thing that has changed with the power, maybe because it’s running 2 boxes? Advise just don’t fool with Spectrum. Also you get tons of calls trying to sell you things.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      I cancelled my service and returned the equipment on July 20th, they sent me a bill that runs through August 5th. So basically charging me for half a month that I am not receiving service. I messaged them online to ask them about it and they said if I didn't pay the full bill they would send me to collections. I was with them for 18 years and every year my bill would go up. Worst part is, their service was spotty and would go out randomly even with no storms in the area. I work from home and need my internet for work. I was with this company for 18 years because there weren't any other options in my area and their customer service is terrible too. Now I have better options, and I am leaving them.

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      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      Called because a Spectrum employee came to our home uninvited and sat in his truck on the property for 10 minutes we had to go out to him. He claimed ** person ordered service, we told him they didn't reside and no order was made for SPECTRUM.!) minutes he sat at the end of the property after that-still on the property. We contacted SPECTRUM- their response was, YES ** ordered service. Then the round the world 3.5 hour abuses and yelling (on both ends) began, and it went like this: What's YOUR account, What's your name, oh, you had service in another state so we don't recognize your current MOBILE account at that address- ** can order there. Me: What? No the property owner doesn't want your services SPECTRUM.

      Round the world with Another agent, what's your passcode, what addresses have you had SPECTRUM, ** can order there, ME: no, no they cannot. End of 3.5 hour transfers and arguments about billing address- guy says HAHAHA you're LUCKY we didn't just trespass unhook your internet and install SPECTRUM hahahahaha. We do that hahah No, that isn't legal, nor is getting mail at an address- where you don't reside. I went to the Sheriff and will file forms no company can use false paperwork to change services. Monday rolls around and ** gets a welcome to SPECTRUM package, furious I call and they say, ** had service installed on Saturday (did I mention we had to walk over to the service guy and make him leave? OH, and July 16th I received a bill for 2.20$$ to change my address sent where ** fraudulently ordered service?

      SO, I canceled all business with SPECTRUM, the company that asks you to share your services with strangers adding them to your bill or rolling over services which is nuts, basically sharing your credit history and putting you linked to them for how long? They say SPECTRUM is credible but I don't feel confident in that conclusion. 1. Changing your service without the property owners consent can't be legal, but is "a SPECTRUM thing 'we' do" 2. When you call about an order by a stranger to your address- whether you have service with SPECTRUM is unimportant and looking up Your information and acquiring your pass code is unimportant, unnecessary and opens your private information in a careless manner.

      3. It is enough to call and inform the co. that ** isn't legally permitted to open any accounts /add or end any utilities at that address- that is a short conversation and legitimate enough.Spectrum's nose in an established account, pass codes, transfers to TX NY and otherwise were reckless and an abuse of my trust it was maddening and I haven't even started with what happened on Monday. No more using SPECTRUM for me, account is closed, I support any and all who have even a little round the planet transfers and run around's to do the same.

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      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      Spectrum charges for a billing cycle whether you use their service or not and they think it's ok to make people pay for a service they are not providing. You don't get charged for what you actually use. If you cancel in the middle of a billing cycle, they will not prorate. This is theft.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed July 20, 2026

      Horrible service and customer service. Don’t waste your money and time!

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      Reviewed July 19, 2026

      Please avoid Spectrum at all cost. I decided to purchase just basic cable with Spectrum. Once my bill came, it was a complete mess! They charged me for platinum cable service, as well as select cable service. I had to get streaming equipment because I do not have a smart TV. It was only 5 dollars a month to rent and they were charging me full price as if I agreed to purchase them! Which I never did! The bill turned out to be $475. What a joke! I canceled their service immediately! They will nickel and dime you! The worst cable service I have ever had!

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      Reviewed July 17, 2026

      I wanted internet for my home. They sent me the equipment without checking to see if I could even get service. I had to contact them to set up a time for a technician to come over. He told me that even though the main line was across the street, Spectrum would not spend the money to hook me up. The line used to come across the street, but they took it down a couple of years ago. Now I had to take time off of work and spend my gas money to return their equipment that they never should've sent me in the first place. The nearest store is 30 minutes away, and when I got there, only 3 people were working. There were 11 people waiting to be seen and 6 of them, including me were there to return equipment. I have never had any dealings with Spectrum before and believe me, I never will again nor any other person I come in contact with. This company deserves to go bankrupt and die in a pile of ashes.

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      Reviewed July 17, 2026

      STAY AWAY FROM SPECTRUM. They are crooks. First I was told I was getting a FREE phone but was charged for it $1000.00. When I called about it I was told that was a third party person who told me that and it was not true. Now I turned in my equipment 2 days after the cut off date which I did not know and have been charged for the full month. Again told, "It was past the cut off date. Sorry. There is nothing we can do." So they are telling me that I have no equipment to be able to use their service "But we are charging you for the full month because we do not prorate the charges." To sum this all up they charge what they want and too bad for you.

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      Reviewed July 16, 2026

      This has to be the worst. The worst telephone company I ever had ever. I will go with unknown brand before I go with this company. Reception sucks, can't get to the people I want to get to. I text many people, thousands of times they've never received. I've called in them. They went straight to voicemail. They don't know why same thing on the opposite side of my end. It keeps happening, and it doesn't stop, and I don't want to do anything about it. And they don't want to do anything about it, not even a discount. I've had it. I would not recommend this fake phone company to anybody. Because it's not a phone company. Stick to your cable and even that sucks

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      Reviewed July 16, 2026

      When wanting to disconnect my service, I was hung up on the first two times, I hope accidentally. The third customer service agent was very disrespectful, even though I was a calm and respectful customer who simply stated I wanted to disconnect my service. She kept me on for at least 20 minutes continuously repeating questions I had already answered just to upset me. I made it clear of what I wanted, and no matter what I said, the customer agent was rude and was trying to beat me into an argument. My tone was always calm, but firm. Completely floored by the mistreatment I will never go with Spectrum again. Anyone that I speak to about Internet services will know my story.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

      Reviewed July 13, 2026

      While I feel their internet service is worth what I spend please be careful with their mobile service. I went into my local Spectrum store, Watertown NY to upgrade my internet speed. The salesperson talked me into switching my husband and my service over. I was adamant to them that my home was a dead spot for Verizon network. Salesman said not to worry I would have no problem and decided to go with it. Keep in mind I'm not an impulse buyer and usually research anything to death but my husband and I went with it. Got home and no service.

      Went down next day, which is 3/4 of an hour away and they set us up with wifi calling. Mine worked when we got home my husband's didn't and after several calls, finally got my husband's working. Works fine until the power goes out. We are seniors and in emergencies need a phone. Also because our phones are always searching for a network signal, battery drain quickly sometimes while charging I cannot get it to 100% and they are both new phones we purchased thru spectrum. Just beware Spectrum is off Verizon towers which I did not know because I wasn't planning on changing our mobile when we went in. Just do your homework. Internet 5 stars. Mobile 0 stars.

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      Customer ServiceStaffBilling

      Reviewed July 13, 2026

      Customer service was awful, was on the phone for about 35 minutes trying to cancel service 2 weeks before bill was due. And it still wasn't cancelled. I disconnected equipment and turned it in and I'm still receiving reminders to turn in equipment. Chatted with someone online named Andrea billing specialist (allegedly) and still didn't get help.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed July 13, 2026

      I ordered mobile service and can't get the devices because I have a job, so I can't take a day off to accept a delivery at home. I attempted for nearly a week to get a "hold at location" request. FedEx says Spectrum has to call and put in the request, Spectrum says they have to do a request form and cannot call FedEx. They will not call each other, they require the customer to do what they both say only the other company can do. My other options are to take a day off to accept a delivery at home or drive 1 1/2 hours to get it from the store. I cannot express how frustrating this has been.

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      Reviewed July 13, 2026

      Too often outages for 24 hours in Torrance Harbor City CA.

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      Reviewed July 10, 2026

      We have been with Spectrum pretty much for the tenure we've been living in Florida which is almost 2 years. We have always paid our bill every month within a few days of our due dates each month. We are now running into major customer service issues and billing issues with our service. We are very unhappy and are about to leave Spectrum and will also not be recommending anyone who asks for a reliable internet/cable service. Their customer service is horrible and will never work with you on making sure your service is top notch.

      But we ran into account issues with our bank this past month and had a payment returned to us, this was for month of June, our bill is usually due on the 18th of every month. We were trying to pay the past due of 190 for the month of June, now they are trying to make us pay our future payment for July which isn't due until the 18th. My wife even called them and told them we could pay 200 now so it would cover the June payment and then next week on 18th we could pay the other 200 they are trying to get from us.

      Because of the payment that was returned they are trying to charge us the return check fee which we were trying to ask them to waive because we were having account issues with her bank which we have since resolved now. And they are still not budging on anything and telling us, yea you can pay the 200 now and the other 200 next week but it won't stop your service from being shut off. The fact the July bill isn't even due yet but they are making us pay that ahead of time is not how business is done and not how you successfully retain loyal customers.

      We will definitely now be cancelling our Spectrum service and jumping to Frontier instead because at least their customer service works with you and makes arrangements when needed. I guarantee that within 6 months when Spectrum continues to lose more customers because I know for a fact their customers are leaving them as well due to these same issues, they will be trying to lure us back in with waived previous balance fees and better rates until the first set of bills come through and you end up still paying more than you was told. They need to seriously get their customer service in check because the way they do business is not professional, especially with the way the economic world is right now, with inflated gas prices and groceries already inflated. They just want to line their pockets with more money that consumers just don't have.

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      Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingStaff

      Reviewed July 8, 2026

      I called to cancel Spectrum internet bc we switched providers. It was the worst experience I’ve had with a customer service representative. Given that I am 54 years old, this is saying something. Despite multiple requests to cancel my service and repeating “I do not want to discuss any offers as my decision is final” the agent insisted on trying to convince me to keep my service with spectrum. It got so bad, I told the rep that I would be laying my phone on the counter and she could tell me when she had completed the cancellation. She continued with the one-sides sales pitches. Finally I just started repeating the word “cancel” until she stopped talking. She then said there was a statement ahead needed to read from the FCC, told me how to return the equipment, and said our service was cancelled. I said thank you and hung up. The. Worst. Customer. Service. Ever.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppRates

      Reviewed July 8, 2026

      I'm getting very frustrated with Spectrum and these power outages. Here it is going on 4 hours and my connection still hasn't been restored. I tried going on the app, chatting and even calling. It's impossible to get them to answer one simple question. There's a lot of people who work from home, and I'm one of them. This happens at least once a month. There's never a credit being offered back to your account. Once my 3 year price lock is over. I'm done with this company. The company is not reliable.

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      Sales & MarketingPrice

      Reviewed July 8, 2026

      They say you can get a promotion then say it was expired then charge you a lot. I will not recommend Spectrum, they are a scam

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      Reviewed July 4, 2026

      SPECTRUM Internet!!! If you have it get rid of it. If you don’t have it – DO NOT GET IT!!! I have had better luck getting a correct drive-thru order at McDonald’s. I have had better luck with office printers. Paid for 1Gig ($55 per month). Great for the first couple of years. Don’t know what happened (doesn’t matter) but it must have been infected with the equivalent of an Internet enlarged prostate. Speeds dropped, regular interruptions and having to reboot (go again) throughout the day. Two techs came out. Ran new cable and replaced the modem. No improvement. I called AT&T and got 1Gig for $35 per month. Too easy, saved $20 per month. And it’s fiber and very, very fast.

      Called SPECTRUM to cancel. Customer service rep suggested an “account hold” in lieu of cancellation. Said I could keep the modem and come back to SPECTRUM anytime. Okay, why not? Who knows? Might happen. Couple of hours later I get an email from SPECTRUM. “Your account is on hold for a small monthly fee.” I called SPECTRUM. Different customer service rep says $5 per month. I tell him the other guy never disclosed the “small” fee. He apologizes and says he will cancel the plan. Couple of hours later I get the same email, “Your account is on hold for a small monthly fee.” I’m a Christian. Looking back, I should have immediately dropped to my knees and asked God for strength. I did not.

      I called SPECTRUM. BTW, if you need the number let me know. Oh, and if you have to call be sure to have your address and security code. I had to think when they first asked me for the code. If I ever get Stage 100 Alzheimer’s I will still remember the code. The customer service rep apologized for what happened and assured me the Internet would be cancelled. He added, “However, if we cancel your Internet your mobile service will be increased $20 per line.” Me, “It is not a bundled plan.” Him, “Sorry but…” Me, “That’s fine. I’ll get another carrier.”

      That was two days ago. I call AT&T and they add mobile to my Internet plan. AT&T Internet (1 Gig) and two lines for less than $90. AND, the Internet has not dropped speed. No rebooting TV, fast downloads AND they just gave me another discount for being an old person!!! It gets better. Thursday, July 2nd, ATT ports my two phones. SPECTRUM confirms my numbers have been moved to ATT. HOWEVER, phones not working. Yesterday, 10 am, I go to the ATT store in Hurst. Two people, store manager and one other guy are the only ones working (three people called in “sick”). Hour and a half later it’s my turn. Collin, the store manager, tells me the phones are locked. Both phones were paid in full one month after ordering (one year ago).

      Went to the SPECTRUM store around the corner. ONE person working!!! Same story – employees called in “sick.” 30 minutes later I have the phones unlocked and go back to the ATT store. Thank God Collin saw me come in and I didn’t have to wait. BUT, phones still locked. I said to myself, “I picked the wrong week to quit smoking.” Got home, got on my laptop and once again I saw another example of God’s sense of humor. Email from SPECTRUM. “Instructions to unlock your phones.” Four steps. Insert a non-SPECTRUM SIM. Restart, activation code, blah, blah, blah. Back to the ATT store. 30 minutes later phones unlocked. It’s almost 3pm. FIVE hours!!! TWO days no phone!!!

      I know I have left out some details. I also know it’s because a part of brain (that I cannot afford to lose) leaked out of my ears during this drama. Bottom line, SPECTRUM = Be Afraid, be very afraid!!! Full disclosure. I was very satisfied with their Internet and mobile. Was with them for three years. Would recommend them all the time. End of the day it was like a relationship that goes bad. I remember years ago breaking up. Her, “You’ll never find another girl like me.” Me, “Is that a promise?”

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