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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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Reviewed April 8, 2018
Never had issues with Brighthouse or Verizon, then Spectrum came through and decided I only needed internet for 30 seconds at a time. I'm a hockey fan, and I've yet to watch a game (on their streaming service which I pay for) where the internet didn't cut out at a very key moment. Sometimes just for a minute and sometimes for an hour. I'm moving soon and I can't wait to be out of Spectrum's monopoly. I hope this company fails in every way possible.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
Glad to see all these negative reviews! At my home we do not have a choice as they cut my one block out when running lines! I live on a 3 block street and they ran service to the first two blocks and cut the 3rd block out! All the streets and neighborhoods around me they gave service to but this block of 25 homes they have refused service! So because they are shown to be a company that does discriminate and also has crappy service I do not feel so bad! Discrimination is never good especially when a Company purposely denies their service to one area and cannot explain their action! Spectrum has shown their true colors! They can deny service to anyone for absolutely no reason!
Reviewed April 3, 2018
I had Time Warner/Spectrum for over 12 years. The customer service has always been lacking but proceeded to become much worse once Spectrum took over. Not only are they rude and unprofessional, your problem is not resolved after an hour or more on the phone. I finally decided to cancel my service after all these years due to the customer service and the constantly increasing bills. Canceling was a hassle within itself and now they are overcharging me on my last bill. When I first purchased cable I paid a month up front in full.
This means I am paying a month in advance, common sense right. So explain to me how I am billing billed for almost a whole month when I canceled before my bill was due??? I never skipped a payment and was never behind. If I pay a month in advance and cancel in January how in the hell am I being charged for the month of February? They sent me one bill after my cancelation. I requested an itemized bill which I never received. Next thing I receive is a notice from a collection agency. What a joke and a rip-off. A Class action lawsuit should be brought against Spectrum for overcharging their clients. I am sure if Spectrum was investigating, this would be an easy find against them. Never going back!!!
Reviewed April 2, 2018
On multiple occasions this company has been dishonest with me about billing. On average to get to a Supervisor it is an hour wait. I have on six occasions had to have my bill adjusted. I have Customer Service Reps lie, argue with Me and hang up on Me. I tried being respectful and nice. That doesn't work with these people. You have to get nasty with them for this company to even attempt to fix their mistakes.
Reviewed March 30, 2018
Every single time I call Spectrum to get pricing info I get conflicting info about prices and services. Quotes differ by as much as $30-$50/month! They claim they are noting every conversation in my account with prices quoted but the next person I speak to can't seem to find that information! Prices are outrageous for the lowest package. I can't wait until another company comes to the area to dump these crooks! They seem to be able to charge whatever they choose because they've monopolized the market. How is this legal?? That's the thanks you get for being a loyal customer. We should all dump them & watch them go bankrupt!
Reviewed March 27, 2018
MIchael ** (sales representative) that works for Spectrum introduced himself when my wife and I moved to our new apartment. Offered his services with Spectrum. Arranged a phone call and told him what channels I want. Quoted me $106 monthly subscription. Asked him to e-mail me a breakdown after we agreed for the technical team to visit and install the cable with the internet. He never did, and never returned my messages and phone call. My wife asked the technical team how do we know what we’re getting and how much we’re paying. They had no idea at all, and asked her to cancel if we don’t like the services. Few days later from the installation, we received a bill of $196 including a $50 installation fee that he never mentioned as well. $40 more than what he quoted me. I called the company and explained what happened.
After a long conversation of going back and forth, the lady said she’ll have a manager contacting me, since no one was available. No one called. I called back three days later, and finally connected me to a manager. What he basically offered me, is to cancel everything based on my request. Didn’t apologize or offered me a solution apart from downgrading to receive a lower bill. This to me is fraud on a high level. I don’t understand how such a well known company, can easily do such a thing and just get away with it. I hope this message reaches to someone who can at least change things around in this company, especially that it represents the biggest market in LA. They’re taking advantage of what they have, and customer service is the last thing they’re selling to provide. It looks like the company is making a lot of money, and care less about their subscribers. Great job Spectrum.
Reviewed March 27, 2018
Unbelievable!!! My mother is a senior citizen on Social Security. She qualifies for their 'Internet Assist' package for seniors. However, because she's an existing customer paying $71 a month they can't switch her over to the new rate for seniors. They said it was impossible, she'd need to disconnect service for 30 days and then come back as a new customer. It's a trap. If she were a TWC customer when Spectrum merged and the program wasn't available, shouldn't she be offered the program with Spectrum after the merge?
Reviewed March 27, 2018
Back Ground: In November I received a notice that my cable and internet base price would be increasing from $120 to $162 plus tax, a 25% increase. I had already had to cut my internet speed in half just to keep my bill down at around $120 (with taxes and Paid per views $150). I asked and asked if there was anyway keep my bill down, given that that offer new customers $120 for my plan. Answer was NO! So I changed to another service provider. When I called back to tell Spectrum a shut off service, the operator told me she could have offered me a deal for around $120. I said great, it's too late. The other company had already installed my new service.
The operator told me it was OK, because the other company offered a 30 refund period. That real bothered me to know that it is Spectrum's business policy. Have you cancel, have another company come out and spend a day installing new lines and then offer you a lower rate to get you to come back. My cancellation came a few days before the billing cycle ended. It turned out Spectrum owed me $30.53. which should probably be more as it appears they were already basing it on the higher rate. I waited until February and called them to ask when my check would come. The man said he was going to put a request in, as there was no order to send me a refund. He then said it would be 6 weeks before I would get a check. I also asked if they would stop emailing me a monthly bill for $0.00, as I had not had service with them in months.
March 27, 2018: I called Spectrum to find out where my check is and AGAIN stop sending me statement emails for $0.00. The operator asks me, "have you turned in my equipment?" (ARE YOU KIDDING ME?) I said, "Yes." I drove it all the way over to the Farmers Branch office the day I cancelled. (20 miles). I had to use my son's day off before Thanksgiving to do that. She then said she would put a note in that I had turned in equipment. She gave me that as a reason for why I "may" not have received my money after 5 month.
I commented that this is ridiculous, you would think I would have received a bill for the equipment by now??? No one else has mentioned it to this point. Did the first guy even request my check??? It didn't sound like the women I was speaking with could even request a check. AND why would no-one contact me if they thought I still had equipment. It is a totally absurd excuse for poor business practices. Cautionary tale. Stay away. Read reviews. Spectrum always raise rates when they come into a new area (25%+). They also will charge more for fast internet speeds. Being sued in New York for speeds slower than advertised is widespread issue.
Reviewed March 26, 2018
I actually don't even know where to begin. This company has no intentions of satisfying its customer base and couldn't care less about retaining a customer base. Our 'promotional rate' ($180/month for the triple play) was due to expire and the new cost would have been close to $300/month for the same services. We spoke with service reps via chat lines, email and finally decided to try going in person to a store to see if we could get a new/better deal. Nope, not even an apology just "nope, no deals for existing customers." The guy behind the counter seemed like he was pretty used to our request, 'cancel all services except internet'. Asked him why our internet speeds were so slow and nowhere near the quoted speeds he said "contact the service dept."
Also asked about neighborhood loops (one of the service techs that came out about a year ago told us, the main reason our speed was slower was because of the 'neighborhood loop,' which is basically a shared line for the entire neighborhood), he said he'd never heard of that before. Spectrum has no direct cable competition (satellite services are available) in the area so they feel they can do whatever they want. This is no way to run a business!
Reviewed March 24, 2018
I was a Time Warner/Spectrum customer for 15 years. I was going to make the switch to DirecTV and AT&T a few years ago but Time Warner was willing to work with me regarding my bill. This year, my bill went up significantly. I called Spectrum to try to work something out but they are geared toward new customers instead of keeping long standing customers that always pay their bill on time. So it was time for me to leave them. I just disconnected my Spectrum service last week and now I have DirecTV and AT&T. When I called to disconnect my service for Spectrum, they still tried to get me to stay but why would I stay if you not even try to budge on the pricing? Nah, I am good with my new service. Bye Time Warner/Spectrum!
Reviewed March 22, 2018
Contact your state's public service commission. It got Spectrum to call me back the next day despite having to speak to 12 representatives over a 3 day period. Despite my complaint, Spectrum is charging me for things I got for free from Time Warner. If you were a Time Warner customer, they actually will charge you for less services. If you switch to Spectrum completely you will be paying more. Their advertising is plain bait and switch. Almost nobody from Bright House and Time Warner qualify for their scam 29.99 x 3 for cable, phone and internet because you are NOT considered a new customer. However, their illogical policy that says if you drop Bright House or TWC for 30 days then you can qualify as a "new customer". I asked the various representatives if they could waive the 30 days and the answer was an emphatic "NO". I was basically told that they would lose a customer than give me a break on the 30 days.
I am currently try to find a way to dump them because the government has allowed for Spectrum to become a monopoly In some areas. The company has "dumb" representatives, inept supervisors. I am trying to get rid of them but the TV part has become a nightmare for me as Spectrum is the only way I can get my local channels. I am thinking of leaving for 30 days and working out ways I can cut the cord on them. I definitely will drop them for phone and internet. I have Roku but network TV with local stations is problematic. I have too many tress to install a satellite dish, I tried an antenna but it does not work for my local CBS Affiliate (the local channel I use the most). I also cannot get DirecTV Go or FIOS, etc. or any other alternative sources for my digital services and internet. I can get an app for CBS, NBC ABC and PBS but it seems like these apps having incomplete programming.
I intend to still report Spectrum to other government agencies that are supposed to protect the consumer. The government needs to be reminded by thousands of people that cannot allow corporate giants to become monopolies because they are bad for the consumer and they to be punished for the lack of transparency in their pricing and terms and conditions. I know this is long but I have had it with the arrogance that Spectrum has.
Reviewed March 22, 2018
I made a call to a company that offered internet service in my area. I was trying to find a reasonable plan that worked for my needs. After about 10 mins of conversation the person I was speaking to mentioned it was Spectrum. I thought it was odd since I googled local internet service and the phone number popped up without any name. I asked for info and prices and said I was shopping around. I did give my name and address because I was told it was needed to see if they serviced my location. I was told Yes, they do and I could be set up as soon as they sent me the receiver. I was asked to stay on the phone to confirm my order. It was then I realized that although I hadn’t made a decision, they had decided to make me their customer. I didn’t answer or accept the follow up questions to confirm my order, but an account was set up none the less and a receiver and bill were sent.
In addition to not actually completing an order, I noticed on the bill that I was set up for a bundle with landline phone service, which I Never asked about. I haven’t used a landline in years and made it clear I was only interested in internet service. Once I received the equipment and bill I made a call to ask why I had, without final approval by me. At that point I thought I might use their services if they removed the phone charge, which I never wanted and that would bring the monthly plan down to $45.99 from $65.99. The first customer service person told me that was impossible since I was already signed up for a bundle plan. After a loud discussion with me trying to explain that I never actually said yes to ordering, I was transferred to a so called Expert who listened to my story, apologized profusely and then told me he would remove the phone charge and if I wanted just the internet service, I could have it.
All I had to do was set up the box and call when I was ready to activate everything. Well what to my surprise tonight when I went to do it and asked about adding WiFi for $5, my so called plan was still $65.99, I could not remove phone service and there was absolutely NO NOTATION of my call earlier in the day. I guess the so called Supervisor told me what I wanted to hear just to get me off the phone. And the supervisor I spoke to tonight was short tempered and condescending. Spectrum is the type of company that I would advise anyone to stay away from. I can’t wait to send back their equipment tomorrow and bid a not so fond farewell to a conglomerate. Hopefully, I can keep someone from choosing Spectrum.
Reviewed March 21, 2018
A password to the wifi was changed to my mother's computer, and she gave me the new password, but I was unable to figure out how to apply it to my ACER laptop. I called ACER, which was useless. They said my warranty had expired, and because of that they were not allowed to answer a simple question, in which they knew the answer to. So my mother called Spectrum, and put me on the phone with Hayley. Hayley didn't know the answer, as the ACER seems to have theirs structured differently than most computers, but she put me on hold and investigated, and she talked me through it and ultimately found the answer. I was very pleased. Especially because I just had a bad experience with another company. She went above and beyond. Kudos Hayley!
Reviewed March 20, 2018
Spectrum called me March 8 and told me I could try their new digital app for streaming live television on your phone or tablet/iPad. They stated this would be free for ten days and then cost 24.95 per month after the ten days. With a 30 day money back guarantee. I was heading on vacation so thought it might be nice for the long car ride. Well, I downloaded the app but for whatever reason was not able to log in even after contacting technical support. They were nice but not helpful for me. When I returned home and tried to get the service dropped they said it was not free. That the free trials were not offered this year. I reminded them that they solicited me for the service and the phone call should be recorded.
They kept repeating that I had called them to add the service and that I wanted the service. I have been hounded by Spectrum trying to get us to add a cable box for months. We repeat that we are just happy with internet and with simple antenna television. Finally, they sent me to customer service to remove the service from my account after saying they would have to close my internet service as well which we have had for almost 12 years. Customer service said it was no problem to just drop the streaming service on the phone/tablet, but that they could not give me our old price for our internet service. Whenever you add a service, they change all your services so you can't go back to your original deal with whatever service you started with.
After more time on hold, the gentleman at customer service finally got my internet back to the lovely price we had it at before I agreed to the "free trial." A word of wisdom...don't fall for any of their sales tactics to try phone or cable box (which he pushed all the way to the end of our conversation). If you add them, you will pay more for your high speed cable when you decide they are a waste of time and money. I love my high speed cable even though our price has doubled in recent years. It is still a great deal as we have so many students in our home who need the internet for school and work. Spectrum is a great internet service. That's all.
Reviewed March 20, 2018
I have satellite TV but signed up for Spectrum Internet January 8, 2018. In March, I noticed a collections account on my credit report in the amount of $90.00, opened January 18, 2018. After several phone calls to both Spectrum and Charter (which is ridiculous in the first place since they seem to be the same company), they claim this stems from a Time Warner Account I had in 2012, that I made payments on in 2016.
So, instead of catching a bill and giving me the opportunity to pay it, they took my money for new service and used that as an excuse to open a new collections account and drop my score significantly, despite the last rep I spoke with telling me that I do not have 2 accounts, old and new, just an account transfer. Again, how did the bill go to collections instead of transferring with the account. Unfortunately, although they repeatedly expressed as much confusion as I have and they 'completely understand my frustration', their policies are against anything that will help me get this off my credit report.
Reviewed March 20, 2018
How did we lose our home phone number we have been using for over 50 years? Due to financial issues we determined it was best to switch from Frontier to Spectrum. March 4 the switch was determined. March 5-6 I received repeated robot calls to confirm this switch, 911 issues and switch of phone companies. I received confirmation numbers each time. Due to the repeated robotic calls I called the help number and spoke to Leslie. I repeated the robotic consent with her assistance and she said it was complete and I was given another confirmation number.
Installation was completed on March 7 AM. We had TV, internet, and phone (Frontier, but we thought it was Spectrum). We had phone service until March 17 (Frontier). Frontier keep the phone on until March 17 of which I have proof of making a phone call on this day. When I called Spectrum about the phone on March 19, they said the phone line did not switch over from Frontier as it was supposed to. Spectrum also blamed me for turning off Frontier too early. I told Frontier that we were changing to Spectrum on 3/4 as the salesperson told me to but the phone line was connected until 3/17, that is 10 days and it should have been long enough to make the switch if their internal communications were sufficient. What a headache!! Changing all those phone number contacts, family, friends, doctors, insurance. What a mess!
Reviewed March 19, 2018
I had been paying separate for satellite TV and phone and internet. I was paying 270 a month. I have everything with Spectrum and saving over a 100 a month. I never had HBO or STARZ. Now I have them and a lot of others. Reception is great. No problems. I wish I would have switched years ago saving over 1200 a year. I love you Spectrum♡♡♡. You are the best. 5 stars plus!!!
Reviewed March 17, 2018
We've had Spectrum for almost a year. In that time we have yet to have a single week of service that worked. On demand, DVR, are seldom available. We must reboot the control box several times every day. We've had technicians galore trying to make something work. ANYTHING! They've broken stairs, baseboards, ran cable to nowhere, and dug a trench for their cable that is now an eroding ditch. Each tech blaming the previous tech for our problems. In short this is a system utterly broken and unable to provide the most basic cable, internet and phone service. We have now switched back to Uverse and refuse to pay last statement. Avoid this company like the plague.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
If I could not give them a star at all that is exactly what I would do. So, I called the customer service line to disconnect my account because I have various other sources for cable and I was going to use Frontier for the wireless. When I told the customer service agent this, she said that if I took away all my special channels and left just the barebones of the internet, then I could have that with the high-speed wireless at the same cost as the Frontier wireless was going to cost me. That meant that my bill which was around $165 would now go down to $80 something. So, I accepted the new plan and cancelled my connect appointment with Frontier. Sounds good right? Well, to my surprise, the next month, my bill went up!!! Annnd I didn't have any of the channels I had before!!! You guys get that right, I am now paying more for the barebone of their ** system after I was told that taking everything off would lower my bill. Nice Spectrum. Real nice.

Reviewed March 13, 2018
What name is Bright House going by this month? Spectrum? Charter? The business by any name sucks, and this is why. My new fee JUST for their crappy SLOW internet service is $73.00 plus tax. They continuously do false advertising on TV claiming, & lying about their speed when there is NOTHING FAST about it at all. They raise their rates on a regular basis, so their stockholders can get richer off the backs of the little guy. Watch out for the Bright House/Spectrum/Charter service guys who come to your home. They will and did change my service after I told the thief that I did NOT want any type of upgrade & he did it without asking me, resulting in a much higher bill from the scammers. This thieving company sucks & ALL of the internet companies in the area have terrible reviews. They have the consumers over a stinky barrel.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
My prices kept going up until it was hard for me to pay. I called today since my promotion will end this month and again the price is going up. I talked to Billing and was told the specialist might help me. I was transferred and a gentleman answered and asked me when will I want to cancel. I told him I’m thinking about it cause I can’t afford this higher rate. I only watch 5 Korean channels and I just to basic internet. I wanted some kind of help and he told Me he can’t do any time. He said call back when I want to cancel. I was shocked and disgusted how he was very rude. I been a long time loyal customer. Very upsetting this is how you get treated and pushed away. Well I guess I will be shopping around for another company and definitely like he said call and cancel. Never will I recommend to anyone to use Spectrum.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
First I signed up for a cable, phone, and internet deal for a certain amount of money. They raised the price of the boxes so as not to change the deal. I agreed to this certain amount to be automatically paid out of my account but when they raised the price of the boxes they started taking more money out of my account without my permission. Service has been bad and have had to contact customer service several times as well as my neighbor. Channels don't come in right away. Have to go back and forth with channels till they come in. Prices this company charges are going up, up, up. The hooking up of boxes, the price, the customer service, the changing the amount of money they take out of my account is really getting on my last nerve.
Reviewed March 11, 2018
Issues with Spectrum mirror issues with Time Warner. Company does not own any accountability for lack of services, does not compensate customer with bill adjustments and burdens the customer with efforts to seek resolution. Communication is unhealthy due to language barriers and confusion. Communication is blatantly not honest or correct. Age is issue is nearing a year old and customer treatment becoming increasingly appalling.
Reviewed March 9, 2018
Spectrum is a joke!! They lied to me. Back in July 2017 was told I was getting 100mb internet when they put in a new box. I found out I was only getting 25mb on 03/09/2018 when I was having problems with my cable box. I was told I would have to pay $40 more to get 100mb. I was lied to so many times by this junk of a company. No one at spectrum gives a ** about old customers!! I have paid over $30,000 in 30 years. So what you get from this crappy co, is higher priced and lies from them and to keep your cable I have to call them every month 2 to 3 times a month to reboot my box!!
If you are a new customer you get the 100mb but old customer they say you have it but you do not!!! People need to get fired when they lie to them! If you can get your cable from another way dish or stream it. Do it and stay away from Spectrum!!! They are so money hungry they teach the people to lie to you!!! I will be stopping it very soon. Thanks for all the lies to your longtime customers. The government needs to step in with this co. Spectrum can go buy medicine with the money that I have given them!! Karma will get them. You do not treat people this way. Shame on Spectrum!!!
Reviewed March 9, 2018
My phone was telling customers my number had been disconnected. I don't know how long it was doing that. Their tech support had also removed my hunt group capability. They have record of when it all went down & the numbers that were rejected but they will not share with me. When I reported the problem all the phones went down. Their repair technician was scheduled to come do repairs 36 hours after the phones went down. They would not send any techs any sooner. He was scheduled between 4:00 & 5:00 pm on a Friday afternoon. He did not come. Pm they called to reschedule. He eventually turned up at 11:45 on Monday morning. My business phones were actually down for over 80 hours. Who knows how long they were not working properly.
20 hours after they were back up they went down again. It had rained & the phones went down. Do you know if you call their corporate owners, Charter, they have no ability to see your account because after a year they have not merged Charter computers to Spectrum computer. Spectrum has NO executive escalations. THEY REALLY JUST DO NOT CARE. I have no alternative but to sue. I have no idea how much revenue I have lost due to their incompetence. I am going to have to ask the judge to require Spectrum to give me the information I need.
Reviewed March 8, 2018
As a Time Warner customer for more than 4 decades, we recently experienced a horrible experience with Spectrum Cable. Not only it forcefully removed all the 4 main TV channels (CNBC, HGTV, Fox News, Food Channel) that we are ONLY interested in watching from our original so called "legacy package" left over from Time Warner, Spectrum also removed the Internet/TV bundle discount, i.e., a double whip by Spectrum. As a result, our monthly price jumped to near $100 with a totally USELESS TV channels that we have NEVER WATCH. Can't believe a business would do all it can to push its customers away, Spectrum really earn a World first gold medal for pushing customers away from Spectrum. We just sign up DirecTV Now, goodbye, SPECTRUM, the WORST CABLE in this planet. Potential customers: Please don't get suck in by its sweet talk, watch what Spectrum has done to us. Don't be their next victims.
Reviewed March 7, 2018
Worst customer service in my life. We were with Time Warner which is now Spectrum. They transferred me 3 times to someone and they told me I had wrong department after wasting 30 min. They said they had a special department for Time Warner customers and after transferring me said that department does not exist because of merging with Spectrum. They added $5 a month to my bill for nothing and called it a wi-fi service charge without telling me. They say we get up to 100 Mbps but two test confirmed I got only 42 and 49.
Reviewed March 6, 2018
I use Roku to stream Charter Spectrum TV, the Roku has been a great way to stream networks but the Charter Spectrum app has been horrible for streaming regular TV programs. About every 3-4 days you will get an error code when trying to open the app, this keeps you from just turning the TV on and watching it instantly. Most times if you restart the app about 10 times it will finally work. Quality is also an issue with Charter Spectrum, if you are watching a popular show, like a football game on Sunday or the Olympics, the stream will become very distort and blurry, as if the program cannot keep up with the amount of people that are watching it. To top it all off, if you call or contact Charter Spectrum customer service you are treated horribly and put on hold for hours, before they let you talk to a person that knows what is going on.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
Reviews are correct, price quoted is not the price you get. It’s higher. Had a price quoted online chat for streaming services with phone and internet of $101.97. Two days passed and I went to place order. This is what happened in one day within 3 hours, first person told me it would be $127.97, asked to speak to someone higher whom (after over one hour on the phone) got me the price back of $101.97 as I have a copy of the chat, thought I was all set. Well... two hours after that I came home from work to find a voicemail stating they can’t honor the $101.97 price as that’s for new customers and my internet is already at a discount so the new price is now $111.97 before taxes, really??? I thought about it overnight, decided to visit my local Spectrum store to get this going. Went to the store, told the manager what happened and he told me they could do it there for $104.97.
There was a mix up on the channel line up I was told about so I told the manager I needed to check this out with the woman who quoted me the $111.97 price. I did go with the service for $111.97 (easier than running back and forth). Got the service. First day was Sunday, went to watch Oscars and ABC totally pixelated. Called tech support. They sent signals to internet, etc and suggested a tech come out. Made the appointment for next day (Today, Monday) for 4-5 slot. Has anyone seen the tech, they claim I didn’t have an appointment, guess I just mystically picked a time slot and waited around for them to show! Things are not always about a monetary value. Spectrum I have had nothing but undue stress for the past 5 days and still have pixelated pictures.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
Customer service attempted to rationalize the increased cost for 1) phone, 1) computer and 1) TV in the metropolitan Rochester, NY area. Cost $170.57 (2 months ago the rate was $137.52). Really! Spectrum took over Time Warner, very few options for people on a fixed income for this type of service in the Rochester area. I can't be the only person who has reached this point of frustration, Spectrum, come up with an affordable basic plan. Thank you.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
My wife has had TWC for her cable service for nearly 15 years or more, We left it in her name after we got married 5 years ago, and since then we are now under SPECTRUM. When they took over our bill increased and our service decreased. In the past 5 years we have watched our bill jump from $81.38 to $150.72 a month each time we contacted to find out why it continues to increase but the quality of our service stays the same. Our cable drops at least 5 times a year and we can not get a tech to come out and look at it. They always blame our equipment. And each time they reset the service but it does nothing to better the service for the cost.
I know that some will say to just drop them and go with a different provider. Unfortunately, that is not possible here. We live in an apartment complex that is basically a FARADAY cage. We cannot receive local channels (I can't pick up radio here, there is however the satellite services but since our apartment does not have a South facing apt so we can't get Dish or any of these services. and because Spectrum has the monopoly on internet services we have no other providers). All the DSL services are unable to get into our area of town. So we have a choice of being out of connection altogether or pay the ridiculous prices Spectrum charges. And attached to our latest bill was a notice that our internet is going to increase by $10, and local TV surcharges are going up $2 yet SPECTRUM refuses to provide us with a product befitting the raising of cost.
Reviewed March 3, 2018
Almost $80 per month for internet, and it does not work. Slowest internet ever - WHEN it works. Too expensive for even a good connection, but this doesn't stream at all. I'm on this site to read the reviews to see what other people in Tampa are suggesting as an alternative to Spectrum. I'd give -five stars if I could.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I have had Spectrum (FKA Time Warner Cable) for over 20 years. The service since Spectrum has taken over is terrible. I had cable/phone/internet with two DVR boxes for $153/per month with Time Warner Cable. Then my bundle ended January 6, 2018. Was quoted $165.93/per month for the same cable/phone/internet with only one DVR box and 1 non-DVR box. This is less services for more money than before. Got first bill from Spectrum. Was $170.09. Called and was told that the receiver, DVR service and Broadcast TV surcharge pricing change whenever Spectrum wants to increase those fees. I called Spectrum several times, I talked to several people and none of them will honor the price quote. The service is also marginal from Friday through Sunday. Many times my On Demand does not load and my internet speed is 50 mbps. Half the speed that it should be of what it should be.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
Day 7 of no internet and almost all cable channels. They don't call when they say they will. It's like Spectrum lives in a 3rd world country! 7 days??? Mind you no natural disasters in the area. Just a cut line that needs to be replaced. I wonder where their loyalties go? Also interesting that you cannot put interviews on their Facebook page. Lol. Almost like they know they suck! But there are other places to review, and I'm on my way to find them all starting with Yelp! Ugh. Not so convenient for people who work from home or have kids.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
Spectrum does not stop charging consumer CCs once accounts have closed. Refuse to refund money or stop charging in the face of evidence of closure without 4-6 week "investigation" on their end. This is clearly a "Wells Fargo" type of internal policy to increase revenue and defraud the consumer.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
With all the millions of $$ Spectrum/Charter makes off of its lowly customers, you think they'd hire software engineers that are capable of implementing a more user-friendly web-based email platform. When attempting to get support, they advise you to use a third party email, and import your Charter accounts using IMAP or POP. Totally ridiculous.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
Three times we questioned our phone working, three times told YES, fourth time was told, "Oh... Er, have a problem... Failed to do a hookup!" Scheduled service and they came and left. Said they knocked but no one answered even though car in drive. Apparently never hear of a doorbell. Next scheduled apt they failed to show and said someone refused service... Really??? About 15 phone calls later we will find out tomorrow if we are really hooked up - 10 days after install! I really don’t like them lying to me, especially when an alarm system is involved!
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2018
The bill has increased $24.00 per month over the course of one year. The internet speed provided is advertised as 100 MBPS. After verifying my speed online I found that my speed fluctuates between less than 1 and 16 MBPS. When a tech came to reconfigure my modem I was told that there must be malware on my computer. I have several forms of antivirus so I knew this was not true. When I pulled out my laptop and showed him the speed was just as slow he tried to say I didn't have a NIC card on my laptop. Another blatant lie. When I called to complain about this and requested a different technician I was told I would have to pay extra for another service call and it would only be granted at the discretion of the technician. This is the worst ISP I have ever encountered.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
Spectrum is the pits! Don't waste your money. Just forced to switched from Time Warner to Spectrum to get charged more money for less channels. Ha Ha. What a fool they think I am. They do not care about maintaining their customers. Only getting new ones. They when they gave me directions to their office to turn everything in they sent me to an address that they moved from in November (4 months ago). Goodbye Spectrum and good luck!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
We have been subscribers to Time Warner Cable, now known as Spectrum, for over 15 years. Over the last 5 years, our three teen daughters have moved out, so now we use the internet less than ever. Yet over the same period of time, Time Warner and Spectrum have keep jacking our prices up and up and up. Now over 100% higher than just a few years ago. They are the only wired game in town, they know it, so they just want to gouge our wallets.
We’ve NOW DUMPED Spectrum in favor of a cellular provider that gives us all the speed we actually need and use at about 15% the cost of Spectrum - LTE speeds, 20GB per month, which is more than we will ever use with e-mail, Facebook and light browsing/shopping. SPECTRUM, WAKE UP - Some of us don’t care about your blazing fast speeds. There are actually still people out here who are casual internet users. We’re DONE paying for your overbuilt infrastructure. Create some plans that work for the rest of us. In the meantime, BYE BYE Spectrum - I’m happy to see the back of you!!!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I had Time Warner and had no issues. They worked with me and listened. I have cable, tv and internet for my elderly mother. She like having a landline and it was more economical to go with a bundle. Spectrum on the other hand service is awful and costly. My bill continues to increase with no warning. When I call to speak to a representative about my bill increasing they don’t care. When I said I wanted to cancel my service the representative transferred me to someone else, the wait time was long. Finally when a representative came on the phone, she tried to play psychological games. By saying, "Oh! Let’s see what we can do to reduce your bill," she proceeded by explaining the different plans and quoting me higher prices than what I am paying! Then told me how lucky I am because I have a plan that no longer existed! At $178 monthly it’s not a great deal and in October it will increase by $20 and I don’t even have Showtime, HBO or sports channels.
She didn’t even care if I switch. She told me, "Go ahead. Switch." I asked to speak to a manager. She put me on hold and never returned. I ended up calling back from my landline while I was still on hold. I was offered a call back. When I received my call back the manager had the same thing to say as the representative and asked me if he should stop my service now. I told him I cannot leave my elderly mother without tv and phone. I will call back with a stop service date.
Spectrum is a rip off and very unethical. I highly don’t recommend them. Per the supervisor the recent $11 increase in consumer bill was to pay for equipment's upgrades, instead of using some of the profits they make by overcharging and ripping people off, they pass on expenses to the consumer. My equipment is old. I didn’t receive new equipment but my bill went up again.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
On January 9, 2018, I called Spectrum (Previously Time Warner) about renewing my agreement that was to expire on February 16. After 45 minutes on the phone I agreed to a cable, internet and landline package for $143.11 per month. When I received my monthly bill on 2/22/18, it was for $178.77. On 2/23/18, I called Spectrum and spent a total of 5 hours on the phone, speaking to 6 different representatives and supervisors that did NOTHING to resolve their error. Instead they all fabricated various lies to justify the increase. All I received from these liars was a bunch of "sorry's". I now see that Consumer Affairs has received thousands of complaints from dissatisfied customers. Spectrum's rating is roughly 1.5 of 5. The lowest you can rate is a 1. This is unbelievable! Spectrum should be investigated by the FCC.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018
When they want your business they never mentioned that additional charges will be there for calling out of country. When I was trying to call and didn't connect, I called them, they are saying there will be additional $5 plus tax. I went ahead and tried to cancel for hiding that info before, they don't even apologize for not mentioning before. I said, "I will give you bad ratings", she said, "We don't care for your ratings. We are Fortune 500 companies." Never had such a bad experience.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2018
I received an offer from Spectrum for a TV streaming product for $21.99 per month which included my local channels plus 10 channels of my choice. The offer was free for 7 days. 2 of the channels that I selected could not be received. I called within the 7 day window and cancelled the offer. On the billing I received was for a monthly charge of $46.09. I phoned Spectrum and discovered that my internet service was increased to $39.00 per month when it had been only been $19.99. I was never told at the time I accepted this promotion that my internet fee would be upgraded to a higher monthly charge. I was told by 2 different reps that they could not do anything to help. When Spectrum took over Time Warner my internet fee went up from $14.99 to $19.99 per month with no advance notice. A clear case of BAIT AND SWITCH.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2018
Recently I decided to upgrade my services because of the forced changes made by Spectrum to require a box to access TV services. I previously had Time Warner Cable. My bill with TWC was about $50 for highspeed internet and we were able to get basic cable. I call Spectrum at the end of January to discuss my options. The sales rep was super nice and we worked out a deal where I didn't have to get phone services that we didn't want or need and I wouldn't be force to purchase a box. Basically he gave me access to the Spectrum app. The monthly amount would be roughly $100 after taxes and fees. He asked me what channels I wanted and I specified that I have a small child who loved Disney, Nickelodeon, etc. He guarantees we will have access to these channels. Cool. Double my bill which sucked, but I was getting more services and the ability to use the Spectrum app anywhere at any time.
Well when I accessed the app and went to put Nickelodeon on for my daughter, it wasn't available! I call Spectrum back the next day. I spent over an hour on the phone talking to 4 different people, the first 2 were very nice and agreeable but informed me that I in fact had the full package that I was flat out refused. Phone service and all. I was finally transferred to someone in an US office who informed me that not only had the sales rep sold me a product under false pretenses, but he also did so against policy because the cable box is absolutely required regardless of only using the app. There was no way around avoiding the extra $5 a month to rent the box. I was also informed that the rep had offered me this service against policy and had Spectrum decided for some reason to audit my account and found I had no box, they could charge me full retail price for the box! Absolutely disgusting.
So I asked them to cancel everything but the internet. No problem but now my $50 a month bill is now $65 because I switched from Time Warner to Spectrum not 24 hours earlier. Mind you I was never informed that this price change would occur when changing services. So recap. I was sold services under false pretenses and then threatened to possibly be penalized for allowing their sales rep to "illegally" sell and sign me up for these services! Icing on the cake, everything gets shut off on Super Bowl Sunday except the internet which I absolutely need because I am a nursing student in a hybrid course that is very demanding and requires online participation. I go to check my bill today $173!
Check my services, still being charged for cable that I haven't had since Super Bowl Sunday and that we had for maybe 24 hours, phone service that I NEVER had or accepted and full out refused and internet at 100mbps that has never even reached over 54mbps. What in the actual Hell is going on here? How can these people be getting away with all of this? I read these reviews and wonder, where is the class action lawsuit? Price gouging, false advertisement, selling services under false pretenses and basically creating a monopoly! How the hell can this be, all of these actions are literally crimes with punishments attached. I am attempting to switch to Greenlight which is faster and cheaper, but it isn't available in my area as of yet, in the meantime I am seriously considering Dish, I can't let these people have any more of my hard earned money or time.
Last thing, I asked the rep if he could go back to the phone recording and listen to how the original sale went down and verify that I didn't request what I was signed up for and that integral information was left out and he told me he couldn't do that because he is customer support and that was a sales call! We need to boycott and demand changes or this will be the new standard of business. We literally have laws in place to stop this time of corruption and we have become complacent. We are working like dogs to give our money to companies who don't value our patronage! This has to end.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2018
The lying salesperson, trained like such by Spectrum Bright House, came to my home and used my mentally and sick sick mom to call me at work to get internet so she could watch her Korean drama and to get The WHOLE BUNDLE FOR FREE AS IF I CALLED BEFORE THE 30 DAYS, which was confirmed when I called to make a complaint and close my account. I was told I would be given a major discount as I indeed called within the 30 days given for satisfaction guaranteed term. I was told to return my boxes and by last Wednesday I would have not one but two major adjustments as my internet was cut off for about 20 days and the company had it as active.
I got a call from a local sales manager last Friday, apologizing for his lying, thief and UNSCRUPULOUS sales person, as he trained her and she was his responsibility and gave me what I thought and repeated to him over and over that I was waiting for two major adjustments but I had not checked my balance yet, he then offered to me again what I thought to be another $30.00 discount and today as my service was cut off, I found out it was my only discounted amount from my $300-400 bundle bill for which I was promised first by a customer service manager and then another customer service manager who confirmed the first manager did write a ticket to eliminate my bundle price as first it was offered under false pretenses by their sales person house to house and then the second manager confirmed it was under the 30 days satisfaction guaranteed term to cancel and not pay for it.
I expect: Elimination of that total bundle cost for the first and second months as promised along with the bill adjustments for the days they were billing me and now I want the $30.00 that disrespectful sales manager lied and offered and I accepted as extra discount and not as the total discount as I still have a $300-400 outstanding balance. Be careful with SPECTRUM UNSCRUPULOUS, LYING, VICIOUS SALES PEOPLE, and the supposed managers over the phone who instead of giving you the $300.00 discount for the lies the thief said in your home, representing Spectrum and not punished after being reported, these so-called customer service managers give you a $30.00 discount "for your troubles?"... Please do not get Spectrum internet. It was the worst decision I've made...
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2018
I've been with Time Warner for years and when Spectrum took over everything went downhill! My internet moved so slow and they raised my bill. I fell behind on my bill and asked Spectrum for an extension and was told they don't do any type of extension or payment plans. I said okay, the next week I was going to pay it but not even a week later they completely disconnected my service and even tried to continue billing me afterwards. This company has no regards for its customers nor do they care if you need an extension.
There's absolutely no standards from this company. It seems they're just greedy for money and have completely disregarded the customer. They'd rather lose a customer who's been with them/Time Warner for years than give the customer a little more time to pay their bill. That's a lack of empathy on Spectrums part and for that I give this company one star and they only get one star because there was not an option to decline picking none!
Updated review: Feb. 20, 2018
Different Spectrum tech showed up at 7:30pm tonight (2/19/18). He changed out the cable box that was just installed 7 hours earlier, and changed the cable cord that runs from the wall outlet to the cable box, changed the setting from HDMI 2 that the first tech had set to HDMI 1. He then did all of the online installation again. It's been almost two and a half hours later, and so far, I still have cable service. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Original Review: Feb. 19, 2018
Spectrum Cable is switching to digital cable at the apartment complex where I live. Technician came out today to hook up the box. He had difficulties getting it activated, had to call in for some help. Still had trouble but eventually got the tv service working. He left, and I had tv service for one hour and 15 minutes before it went out. All I get are a black screen with the words "No service" marching around the screen for several minutes before it turns itself off. Called customer service rep who tried many things from her end but couldn't get it working again. Said she'd send a tech back out. Still waiting 3 hours later. No tech. I believe this will be an ongoing problem with Spectrum from what I've heard from others.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
I initially started with a 60MB internet and streaming TV package. They send me a notice in the mail randomly one day that I was being upgraded to 100MB for no added charge which was a pleasant surprise. After that I had troubles with their streaming service and switched to YouTube TV and when I called to cancel the streaming portion of my service they did not try to upsell me or talk me out of it. I'm very used to this and know they're reading from a script but this time I didn't even have to sit through that. No questions asked, they canceled the service and my bill went down accordingly so there was no un-bundling penalty. Very satisfied with their internet service overall as well and have had 0 issues since I started using them. Great ISP, one star off for their streaming service not supporting Chromecast and buggy implementation of their Xbox streaming app.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
We have been customers for almost a year with internet service and had no issues until late summer. At that time, our internet would occasionally go out, we'd wait a few minutes, then it would be up again, we'd reconnect and continue working. Within a couple months the dropped internet became very frequent to the point that it was causing major disruptions to running our business. We contacted Spectrum, explained what had been happening and they sent a technician out. Since November, for over 3 months, we have continued to have issues with no solution.
They have replaced our modem twice with no change to our problems. They recommended we purchase our own router, which we did, continued to have problems, so they suggested it was faulty so we replaced it and still continue to have problems. Each time we call, we are told a different story from the person who's taking our call.
They send out a technician, they can't find a problem, and the technicians tell us that the people we talk to on the phone don't know what they're talking about because they're not in the field and are only looking at their own computers. So we've been told that we just have to hardwire everything, they don't guarantee wireless, and they can't solve the problem because according to them there is no problem. Yet every other business that operates in the same business park uses WIFI with no issues and does not have any problems. This I know because I have visited the businesses to find out what everyone else is doing about the problem, but we are the only ones with a problem. We are a small office with only 4 employees and other offices are much larger and not having any issues. Spectrum is our only option for internet and they are unable and unwilling to resolve our internet problems.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
I've had Spectrum for over a year. Paid top rates to have highest level of internet. I live in a main town. Not only did I never receive the internet connection I was promised after months of always paying my bill on time I was forced to have no other option but to cancel my account. They gave me the runaround for months on end. When I finally had enough they wouldn't do anything to keep me as a customer. I can forsee lawsuit after lawsuit with these crooks! Extremely dissatisfied with the entire company as a whole.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2018
After waiting from October 2017 until January 2018 for my business installation, someone finally came onsite and realized they didn't have services in the immediate area and they would have to do construction to extend their services to our building. When the due date arrived, Spectrum said it would take another 45 days before we had service - after waiting 90 days! Unbelievable. I was turned over to a manager named Jennifer who doesn't return my phone calls or my boss' phone calls over the past few weeks. Even when she told me she would call me before the end of the day yesterday... no callback. And this morning when I called her she just kind of laughed, and explained that she was just so busy and yesterday was a crazy day. We ALL have crazy days at work. But if I make a commitment to perform a task I do it.
If there is a reason I cannot perform the committed task, I let the person know the reason and when I can perform the task. I don't just ignore the person or the request. It is unfortunate Spectrum is one of the only cable TV + Internet providers in Pinellas County. Very unfortunate. In early February I was given an install date of March 11th, 2018. I need TVs in my business scheduled to open on 2/14/18, so I had to contract with DirecTV for Cable TV service. DirecTV installed quickly, and on 2/12/18 Spectrum delivered their service to our building. Now we have both services. Maybe we'll like DirecTV better, but only time will tell. I'll have to cancel one of the services... joy.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2018
Spectrum constantly removes channels and increases price. One is always paying more and receiving less. An atrocious business practice. And their Internet is extremely poor quality. These monopolies must be forced into competition or eliminated. Horrendous customer service. Would never recommend.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
Since Spectrum bought out Time Warner I have had the misfortune to have my basic tv and internet service price increase by 33%. I get 11 less channels. This evening while talking to a representative from the retention department and voicing my displeasure I had to ask her to turn down her headset as there was a lot of background noise. She stated that it was a call center and it was unavoidable. I overheard a representative laughing and talking about another caller “you want to hear what this woman just said to me...(laughing at the caller)." Obviously the company hires people that think it is a joke that they are jacking up prices on people!
So to make a long story short they told me that I lost the 11 channels due to the fact that I was never supposed to have them in the first place, despite the fact that I have had the same channels for more than 7 years thru Time Warner but I can get them back by paying an additional 30 dollars. This is of course b.s. I purchased my plan 7 years ago knowing full well what channels were in my package.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
They offer you a deal then renege on it even after seeing what was offered they say, "Sorry, we won't do that anymore." Also every time they are not on the same page each person will tell you something different and say, "Sorry you were missed informed." Then next will say same thing. They sent me to local store saying I needed a box for the tv that didn't have box. Store says not true.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
This cable service is extremely slow. I have never experienced anything like it. It constantly freezes, and takes forever to change the channel. My internet also has issues, with it being so slow. It's very frustrating.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
Have all 3 cable, phone and internet with Spectrum and have never been so disappointed. The charges are outrageous. If you don't save a bill you can Not view your bill online and they will Not give you a code over the phone or email it. The bill is different every month by a lot. Be prepared to spend near 400 the first month of service.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Time Warner became Spectrum in March 2017. At that time we had a package: phone, basic TV and basic internet. We wanted nothing more, this worked for us for various reasons. We paid $73 a month for this. For six months we were bombarded by Spectrum to switch to their $89.99 package with more channels and faster internet. We did not want this. Deceit #1: We were told that as an existing customer their research had established we were entitled to this “Special Offer”. This was a lie – everyone was entitled to it per their web page.
So, when this did not work they started to randomly and consistently increase our monthly bill. This has now risen from $73.01 in Aug 2017 to $87.56 in January 2018. An increase of 19.93% in just five months. Deceit #2: This increase has been put down to various uncheckable “surcharges” and an unexplained 33% increase in our basic internet charge. They are simply trying to force us into taking a package we do not want. Spectrum are a monopoly for packages in our area, if they were not we would switch in a heartbeat. We consider them to be an underhand, deceitful, and disreputable company.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018
Where do I begin. I started with cable in April 2017. For 3 months I had no access to internet or phone. Called 30 times with ten different techs come out to no avail. After all complaints 40 bucks is what they gave me after paying almost 200 a month when I was promised a bill of 149.00. I am forced to pay even though I did not have any services. Their customer service is crappy. I was told if I switch to just internet and TV it will be 230 dollars to drop the phone so I was confused. I can only upgrade? Which means more money. Period. No other options for a cheaper deal they told me. But on the website it offers new clients only deals from 89 dollars to 130??? That includes all premium channels. I have been a customer for a year and still cannot get my bill lowered to a different package. They still haven't with TWC.
Never switched I was told. I was being overcharged and they would switch me. Never did then when I call back they haven't recollection. Internet goes out daily. I'm supposed to have the fastest. LMAO what a joke. It can't even watch a YouTube video without loading for mins. They tell you 5g but none of my devices get 5g. It's just a lie. They have you do a fake speed test that spits out the same number no matter what your IP or speed. It's all a gimmick. It's buffering while saying 76mps. All programmed to say that speed. I'm going to sue Spectrum for false advertising. Telling me one price, charging another and not delivering service. I literally has to pay 174 for internet and phone I didn't have because it would cut on here and there and I needed something instead of nothing.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018
Spectrum just increased my monthly bill by $10 with no warning and when I called to see if they could lower it in any way since I am now retired and living on fixed income, the person I spoke to promised to give me a promotional discount of $10 per month, however, when the next bill came, it was NOT reduced at all! So I called to complain and they said they had NO RECORD of me calling at all the previous month and REFUSED to honor the promise of reducing my bill. I am currently searching for a new Internet provider but am finding it difficult to find another provider in our area, so I may be stuck if I want to continue to have Internet service. Shame on you, Spectrum!!!
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018
Our service was turned off, on 11/21/16, because Spectrum listened to someone claiming to be my wife. They reinstated it. Their representative offered us all the Premium Movie Channels, at no charge, for the duration of our service, due to our loyalty to their company. We made the mistake of accepting. Our paper statements stopped, after September 2017, and the online after August 2017. On 1/3/18, the Premium Movie Channels were cut, along with 52 other channels, and our bill was increased $10/month. According to their President's Office, we only had the Movie Channels for 12 months, and the other 52 channels (we had as part of our service, since 7/25/08), were separated among 4 pay packages.
They provided us, with no indication of the promotion, charged us $50, for both Nov. and Dec. of 2017 ($100), and told us charging more money, for less services, is forward progress. When we mentioned "cutting the cord," they cut The CW, CBS, Music Choice, and BayNews9. They told us, they'd significantly increase our internet/wifi service, if we tried it standalone, instead of bundled. They want to use the $100, to completely cut our services, they're throttling the internet speed badly enough to stop us from using their TV App, and making it difficult for us to watch the Cable TV. Spectrum has destroyed the great company Brighthouse was.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2018
I wanted to upgrade my current service, but I had to go through 3 different departments until someone finally told me what specials they had available. The reps I spoke to were all very friendly, but it was extremely frustrating to have to repeat myself so many times.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
This company is complete crap. There is always issues with the service...they make it sound as if all you need to do is call in for your issue and it will be handled. Problem is that first of all you have to clamber through the completely idiotic and unresponsive automated system and if that's not enough (in my case) they can’t find your account with all the info you give them (acct.# /address/phone # etc...) but to get to the real issues... Charter lies about the promos you will receive and the bill in terms of the taxes that are suppose to be included. I was told a year and a half ago that my bill would be $114 and that I could get up to 5 boxes (extra televisions) for the one charge of whatever the 1st box was (meaning boxes 2-5 for free) --- NOT the case when I called back to add 2 additional.
Now the "promo" or "campaign" as they call it may have ended but they would not even ADMIT that it’s what the rep stated and offered when I signed up and the ridiculous rep on the phone called it a "campaign" which it is referred to "in-house" meaning if you work there but you don’t call it that when speaking with a customer (just additional BS from them). Next...my taxes went up $3 about 2 months into the service...mind you it’s only $3 BUT it’s an increase and not included which they said it would be. To continue, after about 9 more months of service I called to add the "silver pkg" as it included some more HD channels as well as 3 Premium services. (HBO/MAX/SHO) not bad, but of course as my bill has already gone up the $3 (not a huge deal, just the premise) they inform me that the taxes are going to increase on top of my bill going up $20 (WAIT--- I thought the taxes were included). Nope!!!
There are an additional $7 now... and also, come to find out, I am now being charged for each individual box (only have 2) but remember they were supposed to be included (free/up to 5) but each person I speak with from Billing to Escalations (acct services) tell me -- "sorry sir, we don’t see anything in the notes or on previous bills that states you get 2-5 boxes included," COMPLETELY ASININE...SOOO frustrating you want to wring someone’s neck. Again, it’s not sooo much the actual bill going up as it is the belittling tone of voice from whomever it is you are speaking to and that they just follow part script/part their job to say that they see nothing in the notes nor would there be anything on a recorded call (that they say they can pull up as they are all recorded)...
Yes they are but do you really think they will do it unless I spent thousands to lawyer up and bring some lawsuit against this huge company... NOT!!! So again, completely **!!! ridiculous the way they talk down to you, interrupt you, sir sir sir you and basically say anything they can to convey the message that they are a large company and will not be bending any rules for you or giving you any break...which consequently THEY DO NOT anymore. Not even knock off an agent assisted charge for making a payment that is already late and NOT TELLING YOU. This company is ridiculous and out for their own best interests.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
Went to ask why they only put Cable in my bedroom not my living room. Employee coming up with excuses. I said I just want them put Cable in my living room. She went crazy. Told me to get out. She said I was talking loud to her which is not true. I hope they had some camera in the company. When I didn`t move fast enough for her she threatening me with calling 911. She is the most unprofessional and racism woman I have ever met. I am canceling my service with Spectrum. I`m going with DirecTV. I will make sure I tell all my friends to go with DirecTV. She work at the Spectrum in Spring Lake NC.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
DVRs erase and/or break and OnDemand/Guide/List are UNAVAILABLE frequently. Also, bills are never what's advertised! $30 for web? Try $100 for exactly what's said to be $30! Best local option though for reliability, content and no contracts (always a plus!).
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
I have no choice but to use Charter because that's the internet provider in my area, already checked and I don't have any other choice but to go with them. Their tech installed the internet box in my daughter's room and I asked him to install it outside in the living room so I can get better signal for the whole house. He said no, he can't move it and it has to stay in my daughter's room. Well I pay for almost $80 for internet which is already b.s. as is, it should not be that expensive and on top of that I can barely get signal in my living room and my room as I predicted it. Called Spectrum and a rep told me that he should have wire the box out to my living room because he supposed to put it per customer request.
She apologizes for him not doing his job but if I want to move it now it would be $34.99 to get it moved. My problem is that why am I paying for something that was done wrong by your employee in the first place, now I have to pay for his wrongdoing? But Charter will not give me a discount for that $34.99, talked to Sup and still no... I still have to pay! On top of that the Rep sounds like she was half asleep. You guys keep on calling me to switch out my TV service? That's a hell to the no after seeing how bad your technician is and your poor customer service. I will never switch to them because I heard from family that they trick you then don't care when you call them. I will never recommend them to ANYONE and as soon as another internet provider become available in my area, adios Charter! Will never deal with you again!
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2018
My son had them install the combo deal (cable, telephone, & internet). When the tech got here to install he damaged one of my walls in a bedroom, didn't seal holes that was drilled in the walls, and damaged my VCR/DVD combo. Called for a claim on all of it and was told they could not do anything about it. Also when ordered the deal was told one price got the bill and it was higher what was told and agreed on. Every month it kept going up. I would never have Charter again and would not recommend anyone to have Charter. This is saying would never recommend it to family or friends. Very bad customer service and techs. My husband had to fix the wall so the cold wind could not come in.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
Their goal is to confuse and redirect. What the hell is this thing with selling an internet phone as part of a package. I never use it and if I cancel it and my TV, then my internet goes up. Seriously considering just going Netflix and Amazon Prime... I'm done.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2018
My Spectrum communications bill increased from $145 to $176 per month. I called and was told if I turned my DVR in the price including the monthly DVR rental and DVR service would drop down to $160. I brought the DVR to the Spectrum location in Brandon on 1/04/2018 and gave it to them. Now I'm being told that a special promotional price was tied to the DVR and my bill will surpass $200.00 per month. I was also told that I should have kept the DVR and returned a regular cable box and everything would have been just fine? I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income and truly feel that Spectrum is taking advantage of me. I appreciate any and all assistance I may receive on this matter.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2018
Terrible customer service. Bill went up and called to get it fixed. They offered to take channels off for $13... really? I pay over $190 a month for TV and Internet. Although they have an intro deal for 29.99 plus another $40 for extra channels and that is for TV/Internet/Phone, I do not expect to get intro pricing. But I do not expect to get raped after being with them a year either. What kind of business model is this??? They would rather their customers leave after 12 months due to jacked prices rather than raising their prices to a reasonable amount to try and retain customers instead of churning them - especially if there are other options...well goodbye Spectrum!
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2018
Moved into a apartment in Dallas, Texas and of course Spectrum was the only provider you could have. It seems common here in Texas. I guess these management companies must be getting some kickbacks 'It was suppose to be turned on. Just hook up the modem which was theirs. Of course it would not work so called customer service which was a nightmare. They sent a tech out and he claimed it was on it was the modem which was theirs and just a year old which I had used at the other place I lived at. Of course there all you could have was Spectrum also. So I was charged $35 fee for him replacing their equipment. But guess what I pay for the highest speed they have. I lose connection several times a day or the Wi-Fi on my tablet will not stay on because it says no service.
And the smart TV will not stay connected to it. And when I use my work computer or laptop it takes forever for any site to load. So they have a pretty good racket going on here in Texas. I did have Hulu and Netflix on my Roku which I canceled because it was constantly reloading. I have had neighbors tell me not to get the cable TV it is constantly breaking up! Then you get these smart ** customer service people to deal with. I am about to save myself 1200 a year and tell them to stick it. I can live without the Internet and cable TV. Maybe if people canceled they might try to improve. I bet they send me 5 to 6 advertisements a week So much for going green. Maybe they should try to improve the service instead of bothering you with advertisements.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2018
We had a hurricane 5 months ago. The feeder cable was broken and the so called drop line to the house. Since then I have called them over 10 times to fix my cable!! They have came out to my home, surveyed the damage many times. They have the worst customer service and terrible internet service. I am not one to complain but this is ridiculous! Before the hurricane it took 3 different rep's just to hook up a cable wire... Finally fixed my cable to a room in my home took 3 times. The women that finally came out fixed it in 5 minutes. She said Spectrum has problems with people not wanting to work for them.
If you have Spectrum, I feel sorry for you... Their internet cable box won't even reach 20 feet from their so called router. We had Brighthouse network and never had a problem for 14 years. If you have spectrum RUN!!! They're liars, I went without cable for 2 months. They said they would credit my account. I called them to fix the cable. They still haven't fixed it. They on the phone said they would open a case and adjust my bill for their problem... I fell over their cable box on the ground next to my driveway and I fell and my back and knee. They were here the next morning by 9 am. I guess I will be calling my lawyer to get results!
They're the worst company I have ever dealt with. I have tried to be nice and wasn't going to sue over my back and knee but enough is enough and now I will see Morgan and Morgan my lawyer!! "BEWARE OF THIS TERRIBLE COMPANY." I never leave a review unless they're really bad. "SPECTRUM INTERNET IS TERRIBLE". A person just can't make this up! When I tripped over their little box I got hurt. They finally came out next morning and put little flags around their box 1 foot from my driveway. By the way, that was at least a month and a half ago. If I could take a picture of their mess and post it. Would. Again I tried to be nice and the people that did come out were also nice guys but still no results. It's Jan 23, 2018 as I am writing this. The hurricane was Sept 10, 2017. Still problems with my internet!!
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
On 11 Jan 18 we decided to get cable package from Spectrum after being visited by a salesman stating we can get the Triple Play free for 30 days including installation. Yesterday I received a bill for $107, it was not even one week! The cable channels are not worth anything, we don't even get history or travel channel!! Needless to say I will have it taken out except maybe wifi unless they overcharge. BTW I do have written notice about this being free for one month!
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2018
To begin with I've been lied to and deceived by Spectrum since April 2015, I was told by their agent I could pay my bill on the 15th of each month, since that date I've been late incurring a late charge every month. I waited 20 yrs. for cable to get in my area and for the last 18 mos. I've almost regretted having them, all Spectrum would have to do is make mine and all the other poor people able to pay their bill without all of this worry and aggravation every month.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
Unfortunately, we are forced to use TWC/Spectrum for internet service as they are the only provider in our area. They frequently offer promotions that expire anywhere from 3 mos to a year. Often you don't know you are on a promotion until your bill comes and it is $100+ higher than usual. We should have known we were headed for issues the first day we set up service. Eventually, we were contacted by a corporate representative out of Charlotte named Robin. She apologized and told us this was not normal. She set our rate at $106/month. Fast forward a year later our bill started to climb and has done so every year. A few days ago our bill was at $206.
Their internet has NEVER functioned in the three years we've had their service. We've had over 15 technicians at our home and still, our internet rarely gets above 20 when we pay for 100! We were told that once 300 became available we would receive the upgrade for free. Well, 300 is available but today we clocked our speed at a whopping 23! We can't wait to move and have service with a different provider. We've canceled everything but the internet and wish we could do without that!
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
Instruct their technicians to cut cables from other providers. Instruct their customer service representatives to wear you down waiting for a supervisor.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
We have been paying $250 per month for their stupid bundle. Although we do not use the phone at all and don't watch half the channels. But anyway, $250 per month for your TV and Internet? That is ridiculous? So we called up and told them I want cheaper and that we're going to disconnect cable and was quoted $69 this morning. Then calling back later in the afternoon they said $109 for Internet only. New customers get $49 Internet. How fair is that to loyal customers? I am so upset because they have a monopoly on the service in our area, and we cannot use anyone else but Frontier. Again, highway robbery. They also said they sent a mail piece that said we can save now that we switched from Time Warner to Spectrum. We remember no such mail piece. We feel very abused. And I was talking to the retention department. Talk about retention? We feel so helpless and screwed.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
If you are a Time Warner customer and have not verbally said that you want to change to Spectrum, you are being charged more money. If you are a Senior or a Caregiver of someone who has dementia or has Macular Degeneration. This change will be more work for you. My father has a Spectrum Smart TV and I asked If he would be able to use his remote because the cable box remote is too much for him, because of the dementia and macular degeneration. Yes! I was told. Well I have been on the phone with this company and passed around like a hot potato. And no one could help me with the problem and there is no package for the elderly with such problems.
I woke up this morning to my dad talking to himself, Why? Because he did not want to bother me about his TV issue again. I truly feel sorry for the people who can not advocate for themselves. I live in an apartment complex and can not have a dish and there is no FIOS in this area. Therefore unless I buy an antenna, my poor dad will not have TV because the poor thing can not handle the equipment. If you find yourself getting passed around by phone it is because the reps are getting marks against them if you downgrade. Most of them, can not answer most of your questions concerning SMART TVs. Read the Reviews.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018
I had called Spectrum a few months ago and asked for a better deal on my TV and internet. I was told there was nothing cheaper only more expensive. A good friend got me a smart TV for the holidays so I called Spectrum to cancel the TV and keep the internet service. I was told that since I was a Brighthouse customer, I was grandfathered in with their services and all they could do is cancel all of my Brighthouse services and change over to Spectrum internet for more money. Right now I pay $30 a month for internet and Spectrum says their cheapest internet is $70 a month! They still have no other options for me, and they are the only cable provider in the 55+ park, so they have us "older" consumers are held prisoner by Spectrum.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
I had to make numerous calls to have a technician come out due to phone and internet issues. 4 out 5 times the tech was a no call no show and when I called the customer service number, I was told by Spectrum that I called and cancelled the appointment. Simply unprofessional and deceitful.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Two days before Christmas a Spectrum contractor (Randall **) came to our house to collect a past due balance and said he’d give us until the day after Christmas (Tuesday 12/26) to pay. Woke up the next day to our service turned off. I made a partial payment immediately and I tried to contact Mr. ** and got his voicemail. I left a message calling him out on his blatant lies and he sent me a text message that read “** you and merry Christmas to you too”. After many attempts to speak with someone from corporate, no one has called me back to offer a formal apology and no one has taken this matter seriously. Now our internet is turned off AGAIN and My Spectrum account is “disabled”. This is ridiculous, unprofessional and completely unacceptable... to put it lightly. Worst customer service experience EVER.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
I am a new business. I have called into Spectrum 6 times with issues on my new account. What a joke!!! My phone number is not ringing at my business, then rings once and becomes busy. After being transferred on hold, etc for several days. When ask for manager sent to voicemail once, told no managers on second occasion due to a meeting and no callback. Three days in a row told my issue will be escalated. Wow. No change. The downside, call center so you are NOT able to speak to same person or given same answer. Four occasions told NO notes. Very unhappy with lack of resolution.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
We had Brighthouse for years. Spectrum bought them. My bill for basic tv, telephone and internet was $125. I get a letter raising it to $148 another letter raising it to &158 I call and they tell me take off phone save $3. They tell me next month my bill will be $178!! Senior citizen I am. Greedy company!!
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
Recently I've used my card to pay my Gordon's account. They said it would be a one time payment. They said they took it off 4 months ago but it's still on file and ready to use again. This is not legal is it.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
First of all, I feel Time Warner took advantage of me as an older person and had me on a ridiculous plan for slow speed and high cost that most other people didn't have. When Spectrum took over, they never bothered to tell me that the difference between what I was getting and others was so huge it felt very much like taking advantage of less tech informed older people. My daughter helped me get it sorted out and Spectrum offered me a plan more in line with what people expect today for speed and price. No problem, right? Less than a year later I go to log into my online account. My id won't work. My email won't work. I try to recover my id and my zip code and phone number don't work. They say that my zip code and phone number aren't in their system.
I've had my address and phone number for over ten years, longer than I’ve had Time Warner or Spectrum. It’s never changed. So I talk to customer service online and they seem to have no idea and give me conflicting information. They found an account associated with my address, there is no account associated with my address. There is a different phone number associated with my address, there is no phone number associated with my address. I look more closely at my bill and realize, my name is misspelled. This could only possibly happen with manual entry. Why is someone manually entering my name into the bill when information should just be migrated? Can you imagine the havoc manual entry of millions of customers would wreak? But in their system they see it correctly.
At this point I'm thinking something sloppy and incompetent has been going on in their back end over the past year and I don't trust them at all with my account information. I've also noticed that between midnight and 3 am the service drops a lot. It’s painful. It’s also slowing down. It’s not limited to those times, but those are the worst. When I visit a relative’s house, their service drops so much that it screwed up their router. Something is going on in the back end of telecoms, and for giant tech companies that make billions a year, I think we can expect better than misspelled names, screwed up accounts, and slowed dropping internet that messes up your equipment.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
I have had Time Warner Cable for a long time and now that they're Spectrum it's even worse than it was before. My bill went up to 164 and change. Called. Wanted to go to basic cable and internet which would have cost more because I have a stupid triple package with phone which I don't use. I am sooo sick of this company and I pray that someone comes in and I can finally cancel this awful company who doesn't care about keeping their customers. They only care about their own pockets.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
Installation Nightmare - for new customer. Ordered Spectrum Internet ONLY (of course sales wanted to sell TV, phone, etc... I said NOOOO) at advertised price of 44.99 first 12 months and I will provide my own cable modem from their authorized and approved list for the 100Mbps DL speed. Appointment was scheduled for a 3pm Saturday afternoon, technician showed up on time, looked around the house twice, asked where the modem will be located, showed him the space, did not seem very enthusiastic about running a new cable from their location (pole in backyard) to the house through the attic and to the room.
He said he needed help with an assistant to pull and throw the wire, he called his supervisor and they decided they will be back the next morning which was a Sunday morning at 8am. This was about 3:45 on Saturday. At 4pm I get an email indicating the appointment was cancelled and a new appointment for the installation is scheduled for 4 days later. Sunday morning I called the call center to see when the actual appointment is scheduled, they took all the information and promised someone will call back to verify the actual appointment date and time. STAY TUNED the story continues and waiting for phone call, and installation!!!
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
I had internet service only with Brighthouse for just under 5 years, when Spectrum took over. Two months later--the end of my 5th year--Spectrum raised my rate by 33%. When I complained, they said their service was more powerful. ONE year later, my rate went up by almost 40% of the newer rate, creating a difference of more than double what I paid B'House all those years. There's more, but I'll not waste another second on those ** con men.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
I had the identical problem last week as PJ of Lima, OH. Paid my bill online through Spectrum. Inputted my routing number and bank account number provided by my bank. Spectrum claimed inputted wrong bank account numbers. And CHARGED me $30.00 because payment was denied by my bank. When I called Spectrum for a verification of the bank numbers, could not be provided... Claimed for security reasons all numbers are deleted. So has this happened to anyone else?? A quick $ 30.00 for Spectrum!!!
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
I has been receiving letters and also lots of promotions about changing my low speed internet I already have with them to a higher speed along with cable services for 59.98 per month. They also offered free DVR. Well the story is different when you receive your first bill, they add fees for the equipment, they actually charge for the DVR and idk how many other fees, long short story you ended up paying 125 per month, pretty much double of what you supposed to pay as far as promotions.
Your first bill is about 200 because they prorate the service and install. I was thinking this must be an error. When I called they actually confirm with me that everything was ok on the bill and that's what I supposed to pay every month. The agent also added a comment, "If you are not happy just remember we don't have contract." I really regret switched from Dish Network. I had their services for over 7 yrs and never had a problem with my bills or getting false information. I am thinking in switch back with them. Spectrum mislead their clients, advertise false information and hide fees on their bills. Be careful with them!
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
We have been paying $100 for internet and basic TV for the past 18 months (Los Angeles, CA). This week we received a bill for January where price has now jump 25% to 125/mo. Response from customer service was "It's a competitive market, so do what you want." So I think we will dump the TV, and just go with internet which will likely cost $65-70 per mo. At the moment Frontier is the alternative/formerly Verizon Fios. However, customer reviews are terrible - even for simple internet, and they try to lock you in upfront with a 2 year contract, so looks like too much risk to switch at the moment.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
Spectrum called to say a payment had been rejected by my bank. I was shocked cause this account has been open 45 yrs & never a returned check. Told them to resubmit & I paid the $25 ret chk fee. Bank said payment never submitted! Called Spectrum back & talked to Andre the rudest person ever who was no help other than saying account number was put in wrong... by who me/them?? Asked for his boss & he became more rude (didn’t think that was possible). Waited over 13 minutes for John who basically gave flimsy excuses for the possible rude behavior & finally a halfhearted apology. I see why their reviews are so low. That one star is only because minus wasn’t available!
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
I am satisfied with the overall service provided in the 3 year time I spent with Spectrum supplying internet in Indianapolis Indiana. There were 4 outages that I am aware occurred. The customer service was helpful, proficient at their job/English, and polite. The service itself changed price every year, increasing from promotion 1 to "standard" then they stopped offering the original standard and updated it to a new standard. The download speeds matched advertised speeds for the package purchased 90% of the time. The other 10% it would fluctuate 5% over purchased speed and up to 15% under purchased speed. THERE ARE NO DATA CAPS. STAR count. Pros: Reliable service +1. Reliable speed +1. Punctual time for fixes +1. Proficient staff in customer service +1. Cons: Shady "upgrades" increasing bill -1. Extra service charge in bill of 1 dollar that does not have any backing. Bill as of December 2017 $55.00.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
I am very unsatisfied with Spectrum. They have jacked up their prices even more and their service is not even worth it. There are no deals for us, no promos. At least with Time Warner we could call on every year for a new promo. Our bill originally use to be around $118 just a few years ago then jumped up to the $120s then to $136 after taxes. Now they want to charge us $170 and nothing has changed?!?
Their WiFi is horrible and their channels aren’t the greatest. They said we could drop our cable and pay like 18.99 a month to get Netflix and I think Hulu but what about channels like ABC, CBS? NBC and Fox?!? Spectrum is by far the worse company ever made, all out to rip off the American consumer because they are money hungry. I do not recommend them to anyone not even an enemy. If my husband would allow it I would switch us to DirecTV or Dish. Customers who have either are definitely satisfied. Spectrum you guys need to be shut down permanently.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
Lots of issues with resets and equipment. Nowhere near as good as Time Warner. Just not all that impressed! Maybe they should spend less on commercials and more on providing the great service they constantly brag about!
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017
The services I subscribe to, tv and internet, are unavailable several days every month. Spectrum Time Warner expects full payment each month, yet I do not receive full service. It is worse since Spectrum took over, Much Worse!
UPDATE ON 01/05/2018: I was upgraded to a 100 Mbps internet speed by Spectrum, without requesting one. I had a $10 increase in cost, but worse the connection is slower on every type of site I connected with. It also drops out totally and I must reauthorize my SAME modem as new. Can and will Spectrum service get any worse?
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017
This products (cable service) Is horrible. On numerous occasions I have been overcharged. When I address it with customer service they act like it was a genuine error but it is clearly by design to trick the unexpecting.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
We initially had Verizon, until Verizon sold their Fios to Frontier Communications and their service went from average to terrible. We then switched to Time Warner cable which was decent, until they merged with Charter into Spectrum. After your one year introductory rate, the internet price skyrocketed but the service remains mediocre. I really do not want to go back to the Frontier and hate to continue to stay with Spectrum which I feel is ripping consumers off. The internet provider in my area is limited now to either Frontier or Spectrum (and we live in a suburban area).
With one or two main internet companies, it seems like they can raise the rate whenever and whatever they want (because they monopolize the lines in each area) and there is no competition to keep the internet prices stable. This is really a bad situation for consumers like us and perhaps it is a nationwide problem. In today's world, the internet service is like your electricity and water; it is a necessary part of today's world.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
In my area, I have the unfortunate dilemma of a monopoly on cable and internet providers. Spectrum is the only company that provides such a service. Ever since I have decided to enlist in their service, I've had continuous problems. I've had faulty equipment that was sent to me which they replaced, which was fine. I however then found out that I could not run my cable and internet simultaneously in my apartment due my cable box not having a coaxial out. I called Spectrum from August 6th of this year until November 5th of this year to try and resolve this problem, they could not fix it. The repairmen no showed to every appointment I made.
On top of all of this my payments for the service I wasn't receiving would not officially post usually until a week later, but would show in my bank as posted. This caused an excessive amount of billing errors than I care to discuss. Ultimately my problems were never resolved, I canceled my cable on the first day of my billing cycle for November, they charged me the full price anyway, and now my internet is inconsistent. I told them I refused to pay for the cable since I was not receiving any cable in the first place and no one would show up to fix it, so now they have just closed my account with a balance on it. Not sure what to do, but I know that Spectrum as a company does not care about their customers.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
I personally believe that this market is terrible with the cost of living, and having to make a choice of the internet or better groceries etc. It should go down in price like cellphones.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
I have no signal 50% of the time for internet. The tv has no signal for 30 minutes at a time so I lose the show. This is a ripoff. They force you to buy a phone line that you will never use if you have a cell phone. I pay 128 a month for basically little internet service. I have basic cable too. I don't get any good movie channels. Thinking about changing service to just internet company and buy a Wi-Fi for tv channels. Way too expensive.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
Spectrum advertises on TV that they are good and everyone else is bad. Not true. They advertise $29.99 per month per service, but the small print reveals that offer is only to new customers. Those of us who already have Spectrum are paying through the nose. I, for example, have two boxes only, plus internet and a home phone. They are charging me $163.79 per month... Whereas a new customer would pay only $90.00.
On top of that, I just received a notice in the mail that my bill is going up! When I called to see if there was something I could reduce, like maybe the house phone, the representative told me today "if you remove anything your bill will go up higher!" I don't know how class action suits are begun but I believe one should be initiated against Spectrum for all of the customers who are subsidizing new ones. I am a senior. I am living on a fixed income and things are tighter than they have ever been! Can anyone at Consumer Affairs help us, the poor Spectrum victims?
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017
Service installed 10-19-17 34.99 installation fee, 44.99 a month for service. As of today 12-15-17 almost 2 months paid 87.34. Owe 108.93 due 12-31-17 so confused to what happen to 44.99 a month!!! Does anyone know math that can help me figure this out please!!!
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017
I have been a client of Spectrum internet for the last year now. When I started looking for an internet provider the $29.99 advertised price is what caught my eye about Spectrum. I contacted them to connect to their internet service. I went through all the steps of providing all the required information etc. I was told that the first month was $44.99 which I assumed was for install cost etc. and the amount was not questioned by me. I agreed to do an auto-pay and then a month later I realized that I was still paying $44.99 when I was expecting to pay $29.99. I called Spectrum and I was told that the service was $29.99 when bundled with TV and Talk. I find this a very deceiving marketing campaign. Unfortunately it seems that there is no regulation of this ad campaign as it has been going on for a year already.
It's now a year later after I signed up for the $29.99 internet service which I paid $44.99 for per month. I have just received a letter from Spectrum to indicate that the price is now increasing to $70 per month. That is more than a 30% increase which is unacceptable. I called them to discuss this and I was indirectly told that if I don't like the price I could cancel the service. I was happy to renew another year at $44.99 per month however the retention team at Spectrum were not in the least interested in helping me with better pricing. I told them I would take a few days to consider the new price of $70 per month.
I have had major issues with the quality of the connection, it does not stream live tv or movies properly and then there are also other issues like dropped connection. In the space of 1 year I had the Spectrum service guys here to resolve issues 4 times and Spectrum can confirm this with my records. One of the service days I had planned to be home to be here for the repairs. The technician was scheduled to be here between 10-12pm. He arrived after 3pm so needless to say the service was pretty bad on that particular day.
I decided to cancel the service with Spectrum and tried to call their retention's team once again to see if I could get a better price. No interest in helping me at all. I would like to ask Spectrum the following questions. Why is it that you constantly fill my mailbox with your promotions? Constantly get me to sign up for new services that I am not interested in? I would like to ask how is it that your marketing department works so hard to get new clients yet your price policies make it so easy for your retention staff to just say "Sorry there is nothing we can do to help you."
It does not make sense. I have now signed up with Frontier Fios which will hopefully provide a better service. I did not want to end my subscription with Spectrum but I will not pay $70 or $60 when I can now get Fios for $49.99 including unlimited phone nationally. Spectrum, please remove my name from your mailing list and stop harassing me. I do not want to do business with you again. I feel used up and spat out. Disgusting you have alienated me as a client.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017
Literally would give them 0 stars. Absolutely the dumbest selection of people I’ve ever spoke with. We should have had internet Tuesday. But because someone didn’t do their job correctly we are now suffering. Was told on the phone someone didn’t do the job correctly. We have been on the phone since Tuesday, it is now Friday trying to get an answer. This crack team of brainless idiots can’t give a straight answer to save their lives. Someone was supposed to come Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. No one shows. Every single day we called to find out why. Every single day a different answer. How hard is it to do the one job you have. Literally, every single person in customer care on up are useless. Would never recommend this company or service to anyone. I’d compare them to Comcast at this point for customer care. Hell at this point I’d say Spectrum and Comcast has a meeting of who could be worse.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
I called in wanting to reduce my monthly bill from $225 a month. I had a DVR, a HD box and internet. I told them very specifically I only wanted some local channels and the channels for my kids, they got me down to $125 a month, but what they didn't say is that I don't have any of them channels I wanted to keep, and to add these other channels it would be $12 a month? Per channel? I asked them if there were any types of promotion, or anything. NOPE! They have the nerve to thank me for my loyalty? Why? When they are not showing any to me. They tell me I am an existing customer, so I can't get the new customer prices. REALLY? So let me get this straight, because I am an existing customer, I cannot get new customer prices? WOW. Just wow, and you are willing to let me go after 17 years? WOW, yeah thank you for YOUR loyalty... or lack thereof.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
I give them two stars for fast service, and a great serviceman. Only two stars because they insisted I use their modem in which I lost over 10 Mbps download speed. I am paying $75 a month for 30 Mbps service. They said they don't have a higher speed Internet in this area, but they bought out Time Warner where I was getting over 40 Mbps. Hard to deal with as a company.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
Charter Spectrum is the most dishonest company that I have ever experienced. For a few months we were paying for wifi and cable and in August we got behind and they shut us off. That is understandable. but then after we paid our past due balance we still did not have access to our cable. So we didn't pay our bill because we were getting charged for a service that wasn't even possible to use. When we finally had the means to communicate with them and tell them what happened they told us that there was nothing they could do, because our account was inactive. I told them that there was no way our account was inactive, because we were still able to use our wifi. They continued to tell us that there was no way we were using our wifi because it has been disconnected for a whole month.
We still stood our ground, because we had an Ethernet cable hooked up to our modem so there was no way that we were somehow using someone else's wifi. We know they have a way to see if we were even using our cable, but they insisted that they couldn't because our account was inactive. So they said even if we were somehow using our wifi we wouldn't be charged again for the past month or this current month. Then we received a copyright email about them monitoring our account, which shows us that they do have the access to see what we are and aren't using on our account, contrary to what they had told us. To top off everything we just found out that even though they told us on a recorded line that we would not be charged for the past month or this month WE WERE STILL CHARGED. I will never use charter again even though I did like their wifi. Such a shame how a company can be so blatantly dishonest.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2017
Had a triple bundle installed today. The gentleman hooked up all three services and then left without giving me ANY information whatsoever including my phone number. I guess I'm supposed to guess how to navigate their services for the television and call somebody with caller ID, or my cell phone to get the number. It would have been nice to have a number to call for problems, which I had 3 hours later with my cable and internet. I would NEVER use Spectrum, they are horrible.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2017
If I could give this zero stars I would. Where do I even begin? I was paying for internet and Tv and told them. I don’t use the tv so they said, “Unfortunately we don’t offer internet alone.” Until one day someone told me that they offer higher speeds of internet for the same price that I am paying now for internet and TV! The internet actually goes slower now but whatever anyway I always pay 2 weeks after my due date. I’ve had Time Warner for over a year and once they switched to spectrum THEY SUCKED! My service was disconnected! I’ve never gotten disconnected before! So I called in. They told me, “Pay $79 by the 12th and you will be fine,” and they restored my service.
I paid on the 12th and they disconnected me AGAIN! I called customer care. They were SO RUDE. They said that I had to pay $163 when the women told me $79. I asked them if I can pay $175 on the 26th which will bring me current. They said, “Yes but till then we can’t restore you. We don’t do that anymore!” My children are homeschooled! I’m a single mom with 3 kids and at the moment my car has been in the shop for 3 weeks so I have been spending a LOT of money on Uber and Lyft. They don’t care about anything. I’m a store manager at Verizon. I give the ULTIMATE customer service so I know how customers should be treated if my employees mess up on something. I honor what they say because my employees were at fault. They didn’t care. Spectrum is just very shysty. I wish it was still Time Warner!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
One star only because there's no half or quarter star option. Bill more than doubled as soon as introductory expired. Expected it to go up some, but double?? Bought the "Gold" package, which includes HBO, Showtime, Max, Stars and everything else, now for the last three billing periods I'm getting billed for movies I didn't order, didn't watch and don't care about at $5.99 each. Two to three movies EVERY month. There's only my wife and I, and she doesn't look at or listen to TV in English and we didn't by any foreign language broadcasts. She gets her TV over the internet. First month I told them I didn't buy them, the gal said "OK, but ONLY this time!" Now I'm seeing all kinds of "extras" on my bills, too. Slightest wind blows and reception goes to pot. Got better reception with the old roof antenna when I was a kid. Spectrum is NOT a good system. Should be sued out of business for all their false advertising.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
We used to have Time Warner Cable before they changed to Spectrum and even then I was upset having to call in all the time with issues related to the internet and being overcharged for services not rendered which became a daily thing! It's now even worse with Spectrum even if you do get anyone on the line to speak to they are still getting used to the system and they falsely represent the so-called "excellent service", etc. by lying and have horrible customer service. I wish I could change companies since the internet never works properly and I am just sick of their B.S. They don't care and just keep charging more with false and empty promises of a supposed great service. I have now had to use my cell phone internet or hotspot and have given up on this idiotic company!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
The first service call was a no show and after the 2nd service call (telephone service not working) I was left with no cable tv service. How is it possible that a Spectrum technician can come in to your house with a working tv and when they leave the phone works but none of the TVs? Customer service takes 22 minutes to explain the situation and then tells me 2 hours for dispatch to return my call!!! Let’s see, should I take another day off work to be here so they can undo what they’ve done? Sooo frustrating - send the guy back!!!!
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017
My cable TV has gone out three times in the last 10 days. The outage lasted over three hours each time. It is difficult to talk to a real person and when you do they are not very helpful. Also, I pay for 24/7 cable service and for this to happen on an ever increasing frequency w/o any explanation as to why or even if they have found a cause or solution is unacceptable. I would like a rebate for the lost service and am seriously thinking about switching to another company.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017
Too many interruptions as far as outages in my area. Messing with my programs while watching. Ugh!. Customer service is good. I don't know why this happens from time to time especially when I'm watching my shows.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
Just realized I've been paying for a higher speed than I've been receiving for about 2 years... Maybe longer. I was on a "promo deal "$39.99 for 60 mbps." But I have never received 60mbps speeds. My download speed was around 7mbps. So this entire time I've been paying for 60mbps but have less than 10mbps. I went into the Spectrum store in Ohio and the lady said I was still "grandfathered into Time Warner's coding" whatever that means. They never switched me to a higher speed I've been paying for 2years. So she said she raised my speed to 100mbps... But now I'm only getting 32mbps... And they raised my bill to $44.99. I have had a tech at my house and they told me I needed a new router... And my speed would increase. But no one said anything about updating my modem. After doing research, I have a 2.0 modem that is outdated and can only handle 38mbps.
They surely didn't tell me that though! It is impossible to get 100 mbps on a 2.0 modem... But they don't want you to know that! They want you to PAY for 100mbps but your speed is 75% slower than what you are paying for! How do they get away with lying and ripping people off?! I even asked the lady if I needed to update my modem for 100mbps. If the modem had anything to do with my speed... And she said she didn't know... Then she told me that the modem had NOTHING to do with my speed! Either she thought I was stupid or she works for this company and really knows NOTHING! An outdated modem cannot handle these high speeds. And this is why they are getting SUED by the Attorney General of NEW YORK!
Now I have to buy my own 3.0 Modem and router so I can hopefully really get the SPEED I am paying for! This is the biggest scam company out there. I already know they will raise me next year. Every year they raise your bill saying you were on a "promotion" but they sure don't tell you that it's a promotion until they raise you! I hate this company. We need to break up this MONOPOLY!
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
First of all the internet services are not reliable at all. You will have to reload your modem constantly for it kind of work. It constantly loses the speed. If you are to try to talk to the customer service people, they are rude and not helpful at all. I got SONIC for $40. It comes with the phone line and wonderful internet connection. So happy to switch!!!
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
On May second 2017 called Spectrum to place account on seasonal hold until I returned in December. Three months of payment for full service was taken from my account while it was supposed to be on seasonal. Called several times and was told several times they had gone back to the notes and admitted a mistake on Spectrum end. I stopped payment in July. They have not corrected the situation and claim it's my fault, even though the employee's notes say I wanted to be placed on seasonal. I think they owe me a credit and they think I owe them. Worst thing is this company will not even call you back so every time you speak with them you start from scratch spending hours on phone.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
My experience has been a very disappointing one. Initially, I authorized a 'one-time payment' via check over the phone for services. Several weeks later when I happen to be at the bank I checked my balance before making a small deposit. I knew right away something had gone wrong. The account I used was an account I rarely use & the safest one to use, so I thought. I didn't bother to follow up for that reason. As it turned out in August, 2017 Spectrum was authorized to withdraw one payment of $149.00 when they went beyond that & over drafted my account when they withdrew the payment twice. That 'unauthorized payment resulted in a negative balance to my account.
I called right away (from the bank) & about 45 minutes the rep told me they would send a check to the person whose name the bill was in (a family member that I made the payment for) but that it could take 7-8 weeks. OK, here it is a couple of months later, no checks. They agreed to return the overpayment of $149.00 + the $67.00 overdraft fees caused by their error. Well, as of today, after nearly an hour (54 minutes to be exact) all I got was that he was checking with the 'Back Department' (whom he was communicating with while having us on hold several times) & this would forwarded to their Banking Department. It should take 3-5 business days. After seeing what the fastest way to get the money back to me would be he would personally return my call.
Yesterday when the account holder called them the rep told her the money was reissued to a card # but failed to say what card # & never asked me for my card # today to reimburse me. Tacky, Tacky, Tacky!!! Now, it didn't take no 3-5 business days to take the unauthorized overpayment. It didn't take them no 7-8 weeks to take the money no to subtract the credit from the account holders account. I know it won't take that long to retract the money he claim they refunded the money to on Oct 25,17 which is not showing on my card.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017
I was just sent a letter saying my bill is going up again and since they took over from Bright House they have cut channels twice and they advertise better service than Dish because when there is a storm Dish loses reception. But when we get a storm, we lose channels and on good days we lose channels and we pay for channels we don't even use and they'll add programs and charge us for them and tell us that they can't take it off, everyone gets charged.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017
Where I live it's Time Warner or Spectrum is their new name and my gosh they have the entire westside of Los Angeles on lockdown, how they pulled this type of monopoly off is beyond the pale. Firstly they put their calls mostly through the Philippines or India and that is a bit troubling at times, not that I have issues with either of those two places I just feel like if you can't relate to what I'm trying to convey, it's a bit of a problem. They also charge a month in advance and that is also corny, in my opinion for a second rate service costing 150 dollars per month it all adds up to LAME.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
I received the letter today indicating my bill would be going up $30.00 next month because my promotional period is expiring. I called to inquire about any other offers as they had instructed last year when I moved here and started the service. First of all I had to ride the gauntlet of the automated phone system. When I explained the reason for my call I was told there are no other packages available for a reduced rate and I am actually still on a partial promotion but the bill goes up after a year. I asked about the fact my year is not up till January but she explained they prorate...
At this point I am now thinking about canceling but I am kind of over a barrel because I need the internet speed for work... I asked if there was a notation in the system regarding my On Demand not working. She said that it shows I called on August 30th - she then asked if it was still not working to which I explained yet that is correct. I told her that the person explained on August 30th they were aware of the issues with On Demand and that since it's a free service there's really nothing to do until it's fixed. Ahhh - the joys of a connected world; damned if you do and damned if you don't. The really bad part is these companies continue to buy up and merge with to competition so you have no real options.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
I decided to upgrade my cable and internet when Spectrum changed names from Time Warner Cable. I was promised a rate of $73 and some change. Come to find out they were charging me double the rate at $138. I found this out 5 months after being charged. Called to talk about it and it took 3 weeks for them to respond to me. Mind you I called them 4 times over this three week period. The final conversation said that I would NOT be refunded my money because I didn't tell them soon enough. All I have to say is this is the poorest customer service I have ever received by any company. No help. No one called me back, ever, after I was told I would be called back multiple times. I was not refunded even though they screwed up. Shame on you Spectrum.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
We were never really "happy" with Time Warner but now that Spectrum took them over it's gotten so much worse. They absolutely don't care at all about retaining customers. All they care about is attracting new customers with the low service rates. The cable TV service has constant pixelation with both video and audio dropouts. They keep raising the rates for us "loyal" customers. When we tried to get them to keep the rates lower we were told if we weren't grandfathered from Time Warner, the service we already have would be over $200/month.
We had been paying under $160/month. We had been told we could add or delete premium movie channels as we wanted while with Time Warner, not so with Spectrum. No changes or the package would end and the charges jump even higher. Spectrum is the worst company with which I have ever dealt. We tried to switch from residential service to business and take advantage of the internet + phone for just under $80/month. Then we would use streaming services over the internet with our Amazon Fire box. We were told we don't qualify for these rates because we're not "new" customers. Internet + phone would cost us $155/month, because we wouldn't be considered new customers.
The FCC should be investigating them with a fine tooth comb. The Federal Trade Commission should be prosecuting them for unscrupulous business practices. I hope they are soon out of business. Customer support is a joke. All we get told is the same story over and over. If we change our existing service, we can't get back what we already have without a large price increase. If they aren't violating the law, they're operating just under it and in the gray area. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE COMPANY! If you have another option, don't sign up with Spectrum!! They need to be investigated by undercover federal agents and the CEO should be jailed, along with all of the senior executives!!!
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
While their service has been fairly good it has deteriorated when Time Warner Cable was acquired by Spectrum. I do think they are unfair to old reliable customers as they charge us significantly more per month than they do new customers and they refuse to do anything about despite continuing to send me solicitations for a new customer. It is a good example of how large companies don't value old faithful customers who always make their payments on time.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
Been with Spectrum for a very long time. Recently they have stopped doing bill extension for those who can't make a payment at the time and also they have taken away channels unless you upgrade to a higher package. I really can't do Spectrum anymore. They have become quite heartless and It's time for me to leave them.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
Where do I begin? I just bought a new home and considering what I paid for it, I was very specific in what I wanted, that everything was to be neat and orderly. I ordered the Silver package which was supposed to include everything I had at my previous residence plus increased internet speed and land based phone service throughout the house. The technicians arrived at the house at the appointed time as promised. The 2 technicians they sent took about 2 hours and hooked up the televisions and computer in most of the locations specified. 2 days later I went to the basement and found cables draped everywhere when they were specifically told where to place the lines and that we were planning to drywall the ceiling, one location in the master bedroom was completely in the wrong location. I called customer service and they sent another technician out who arrived 1 hour late but he reran the cabling like I had asked the first time.
Fast forward to 4 weeks later... A notification popped up on our television that we had a call coming in but we heard no ringing. I went to the landline phone and picked it up and had nothing. I checked the connection and tried another phone just in case, nothing. I tried every jack in the house and still nothing. I then called Spectrum and reported the problem and they told me to look at the modem and seen if there was a telephone cable plugged into the jack which there wasn't. They scheduled a technician to come and correct the issue. The tech was supposed to arrive between 11 am and 12 pm he arrived at 2:30 pm as my wife was walking out the door for a doctor's appointment. The technician was specifically told to not move the modem or router. When I got home I found the modem and router had been moved to a room where they were specifically told to not put them.
The power cords were stretched across the room and plugged into an extension cord and the phone plugged into the modem. We had no service anywhere in the house other than the room where it wasn't supposed to be. I called for service and the technician who was again late, informed me that he couldn't do anything. I then called customer service who then sent me to retention who immediately sent me to escalation. This is where I met Antwan **. who attempted to bully me into backing down and stating that it was not their responsibility to provide service anywhere past the modem. This was a complete contradiction as to what I was told and sold when I purchased the package. He told me to go to any dollar store and pick up a cordless phone and I would have service throughout the entire house.
He then proceeded to tell me that I couldn't go anywhere else as they would expect me to sign a long-term contract and if I wanted to discontinue the phone service I would have to pay an additional $50 per month for breaking the bundle. All in all, they did not honor the commitment to arrive within scheduled time frames, did not provide the channels that were promised (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Nick), did not provide phone service as promised and also provided shoddy workmanship when they did show up.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
Spectrum's services are very lacking. Our box shuts off & resets, they say nothing is wrong with it. Rings for voicemail can not be changed. Was told to buy an answering machine. Services don't always work.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
First, my rate was increased without my acknowledgment. As something my "data" package. I don't recall specifics. Then both of my cable boxes quit working. I called and was told to exchange them out. Ok fine. So I did. Then I get another price increase for upgraded equipment. I was not informed at any time. So, fine. Call and complain and they barely even apologize.
Service connection. Why should I have to call several times a year due to service being down as a result of signal reboot need to be sent to equipment for them to function properly. Then this year I got behind on my bill. It happens. It's life. I was paying bills via my bank app at lunch at work. I had to guesstimate a payment to Spectrum payment as the web account cannot be accessed via mobile. So, on 9/28/2017 my service was "interrupted" as they say. Called 800 # a few times...finally got some sort automated message stating my account was off. I downloaded the My TWC app to my cell phone and view what more I owed. In red print it states full payment. And a reconnect fee and a month additional for service to be reconnected. I was frustrated and said, "Fine...leave it off." I will return the equipment and go elsewhere when my financial situation improves.
I waiting for the next bill to give me a final total. The next bill had additional month charge. Called cs rep. They said they were printed before the payment was applied not saying my service was still on. Even though I asked why I was billed when my service was off. Next bill and it had now 2 more additional months of service. After calling multiple times...finally got a cs rep. She stated - "Well, that is flexible" and my service was turned on automatically the next day as they received a partial payment. I told the cs rep that I did not authorize it and was not informed services were restored. So now...my bill is over $400 and I can get a $75 credit for the misunderstanding.
In process of obtaining FFC complaint details as well as other agencies that handle billing. When calling this time another rep made the familiar "flexible" statement. I have made numerous calls trying to speak to someone. I gave them my email. The same email they have on file to communicate with me. As I have private/telemarketing blocker on my phone. I asked for a number to allow them access to call me and they could not confirm an outbound number.
All in all, they stated I was misunderstood as my service was "interrupted" not "disconnected". However the notification on the bill speaks more definitively as to service reconnection fees which I was not willing to pay. So, I did not pay the Total Balance so their electronic system turned my service back on automatically even though I did not meet the criteria for service to be turned back on whether it was "interrupted" or "disconnected." Terrible company. Terrible customer service. Terrible cable/internet service connection.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
Spectrum was the easiest provider to get started with, also the fastest that's why I have nothing but super things to say about this company. I love them.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
My internet seems to be slow at times when I have more than one device running on it. When I have company I am hearing how slow it is from them and when I watch movies it buffers.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
Taken over from Time Warner - the service is as slow as any in the States. Up and downloads are slow speeds compared to Asia and Parts of Europe. If it goes down it is down for about half a day, but the help desk is very efficient and will tell the truth for downtime. Sixty bucks per month for slow internet alone - pricey but the only show in town. Some jitter and hang on high def. YouTube.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
I was approached to change from Time Warner to Spectrum because they would be faster and I would have more television stations to choose from.... Neither has happened. In fact, my internet is slower.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2017
I actually get the lowest speed and it is okay for me. I work on the internet all day so I do not use it that much when I'm at home. I checked my e-mail, I pay some bills, I'm a look at something I have an interest of and that is about it. I do not think it is a bad price for what I do get and it serves me very well. Their customer service is a little to be desired but I do not have to use it much. I am able to troubleshoot myself and if I have to call them I do and get through it as best as I can.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
I had Spectrum internet for a year at $45 per month and not without problems - internet dropped out once a month, had to restart router, sometimes that wouldn't fix and I'd have to call them to ping test, etc. Now that I've had their service for a year, paying every bill on time and in full, my bill got jacked up to $60 per month. When I called them, they tried to justify the increase by saying the original promotion period ended and now I'm on their current best plan and that they could have raised it to the full amount of $70 which they won't do until the following year. The longer you're with them, the more they take advantage of you. Good business practice is to reward loyal customers, not punish them. They're begging people to switch to a competitor and banking on those who don't have another option available to them.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
It's been few months my internet is running so slow or actually not running at all. Is this a joke that you provide 60mbps as a starting internet speed? And where is the price starting at $29.99. I am paying two and a half times of that - $65 for just the internet. This is the net speed test today - Upload speed - 9MBPS, download - 5MBPS. And I also did net speed last month and this is the speed I get upload speed - 24MBPS. I want my money back for this is not the speed I am paying for.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
They sent a bill collector after me for $70 that I did not even owe them. I paid bill collector because I thought I made a mistake. Spectrum waited 3 months for me to figure out the mistake for myself and call. Said they'd mail me a check. One month later I call because check never came. They have no explanation but they'll send it out now. How is this legal?
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
Cannot pause or rewind live TV. Freezes constantly. Have to reboot every time in order to watch. Cannot watch recorded shows. Cannot delete recorded shows. Results in error messages. Cannot exit the guide. Service person did not keep appointment; didn’t call. Screen goes black. Stops responding to remote. Channel won’t change. Error message reads “We’re sorry, we’re unable to display recordings. Please try again later. If the issue continues, give us a call at (855) 757-7328. If you contact us, please provide this error code: 8014.” I called 5 times. It still isn’t fixed.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
Just moved to a Spectrum cable area and got "service", though I use the term loosely. SPECTRUM INTERNET IS GARBAGE. Pages take MINIMUM 1-5 MINUTES to load, if at all. Open more than one browser tab? Internet crashes entirely. Try reloading? Watch the wheel spin... and spin... and spin... until the browser finally dies. Go ahead, reboot the router. Try different sites. Try a different browser. Nothing will change. Call Spectrum, even; they'll just stall by sending out a technician to replace your router, but nothing will change. You can't fix stupid... and you can't turn garbage into gold. AVOID SPECTRUM! SAVE YOUR MONEY! SAVE YOUR SANITY! (Don't believe me? Do a simple web search; even the New York State Attorney is suing these crooks.)
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017
I have only been a customer since April of 2017. In the last 3 months I've made 28 service calls I have had five service technicians out here. I have spoken to 8 supervisors, none of which are nice and I still to date do not have cable. That's ridiculous although they take my money every month. Also none of these no one knows who the CEO is and no one will give you a corporate office number because I think this is the practice of Bright House Spectrum.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017
I am reviewing for spectrum internet service that I had in my Brooklyn apartment. I had my own 2 in 1 modem+router that a Time Warner (now Spectrum) staff installed at my apartment with the installation fee $50 in December 2015. I moved to California in December 2016. On March 2017, I received a bill of $75 from spectrum that said that I did not return their modem. I called Spectrum customer service regarding this and explained the rep. that I had bought my own and that I never received a Modem from spectrum. The Rep. said he took care of it and that I don’t have to worry about it anymore, so I threw away the bill and felt relieved. On October of 2017, I received another mail from Spectrum saying that my bill was transferred over to collection agency because I did not pay the modem bill or did not return the Modem.
I called Spectrum customer service again and explained the whole situation and also mentioned that I never saw any equipment renting fee in any of my bills while I was in Brooklyn Apartment. She said That I would have to return the Modem or would have to mail them the receipt to prove that the Modem was my own. I explained it has been almost 2 years that I bought the Modem and I don’t have the receipt anymore. She said I must pay the bill in that case. So I finally paid the $75 billed for a modem that I never rented from Spectrum. Everyone, if you buy your own Modem please keep your receipt otherwise you might be billed by Spectrum saying that you did not return Spectrum’s Modem.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
I have had Time Warner, now Spectrum for a few years since my move to Port Hueneme. Unfortunately, last year I became too ill to work and no longer could afford paying $164.00 a month for TV, Phone and Internet. I spoke to Spectrum several times about how best to reduce my bill, with no assistance. Finally, I went into a Spectrum office, and was told that if I changed my account from Time Warner to Spectrum, my bill could be reduced to $140.00 a month. I have been asking about what I could do to reduce my bill for over a year. Now it appears I have to pay a one time charge of $289.00 because I changed 2 days into the new billing cycle (therefore, I had to pay the old rate in addition to the new rate). I was not told anything about this additional payment.
Also, if you look at their ads on TV they talk about how you can get Phone and Internet for $29.00 each... That would mean that their TV is $80.00 a month, which I know is not the price they brag about on TV... Sorry, I don't recall what price they state. Anyway, they are the most expensive option, and I now may decide to go with DirecTV, which is $50.00 a month... Even with a contract, I will end up saving money. I am so angry that no one at Spectrum told me to switch to Spectrum from Time Warner to save $24.00 a month for over a year (that would have saved me $288.00 in a year). This may not be much, but for someone on disability, it is a great deal.
If I go to DirecTV I will save another $30.00 a month. I would advise everyone to be careful when dealing with Spectrum and their Customer Service representatives. They appear to be dishonest, and unhelpful, unless you go directly to their office carrying a cane and looking ill. Also, being angry and a bit assertive may also help.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
I sign with Bright House on 12/16/2015. My promotional price was $54.00 for 12 months, on November 8 2016 I receive a letter that said my "special offer is about to expire; however your services will continue at a new price. Beginning with your December 2016 bill statement, your monthly bill will change from $54.00 to $74.00." Now Spectrum send me another notice and it says "when you signed up for your services, you received a promotional discounted rate on your bill. Your discounted rate for your promotion is expiring and your services are scheduled to be billed at the standard rates. Beginning with your next statement, your monthly bill will be approximately $90.00 plus applicable taxes and fees." I call this morning and Spectrum said it will be $105.00 a month. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT FROM DECEMBER 16, 2015 TO DECEMBER 16, 2017 MY INCREASE WILL BE $51.00. Could you help with me this issue. Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
We have received numerous offers from Spectrum Cable company that tells us we are qualified to get better service and value on what we have now. Shows on paper what we have now and what our new services would be all for $89.97 /mo for 12 mos. TV+ Faster Internet (100Mbps) + Voice Service No contracts ever. Nowhere on this offer does it say for New Customers Only to get all 3 for this offer price. I went to their office wasted my drive and time to find since I already had all three that I was not qualified for that offer. If I wanted to upgrade it would cost me $129 a month. I consider this "false advertising." If a store did this they would have to honor the offer. We have received over 10 of these letters addressed to us in less than 2 months. What a waste of wood and postage. Hopefully soon we will get another company out in this area that offers internet service. That is the only reason I am still with this Time Warner now Spectrum.

Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
Just moved to another unit in the same building. They left my old account open in my payment going to the account that they were supposed to close... bad customer service, slow internet, rip off. I felt that I was forced to get the triple play to get a "DISCOUNT"... **. Just the worst experience. Can't wait to cancel. Waiting for my lease is over. I will move just to never give a penny to this pig CIA.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
As a current customer of Spectrum with only Internet service I received a call from a Spectrum agent that told me I could get an increase in Internet speed to 100mbs for only 1 dollar more than I was currently paying if I combined it with phone service. After several attempts verifying it with the agent that the increase would only be 1 dollar after taxes with no installation charges or anything else. I checked my bill 2 days later and I was being charged 132 dollars, 35 for installation (which was just a tech bringing out a phone cable) and now 89 dollars a month. Talk about dishonest salespeople. To top this off after increasing the speed on the internet I spent most of the day having issues with my internet was speed tests showed me at my highest speed of 32mbs.
So here I am spending almost 2+ hours on the phone with Spectrum in order to get these items removed. This needs to change - we should not have to be held hostage by 1 internet company. So after spending time on the phone with Spectrum I get the charges taken off, but told my bill will now increase 6+ dollars a month over my previous bill because they now have me moved over from Bright House to Spectrum. Basically that is telling me that they are telling their own customers lies in order to get them over to the Spectrum system in order to in the end increase their bill by an average of 6 dollars a month. At first look this doesn't appear to be much, but take that over thousands of Spectrum customers and you make a killing. This is the second worst company I have ever dealt with, Frontier Communications is the worst...
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
I have had a seasonal contract with Bright House/ Spectrum for several years. Came down last Friday... 6 days ago, and still have no phone service. On the chat line with 4 or 5 people, had a serviceman in for over an hour and a half last Sunday... and still, NO PHONE!!! Absolutely amazing. This company is for the **. Our condo association pays the basic, but if it was up to me, I would be looking elsewhere. Avoid these guys at all costs.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
I called to cancel my service after 8 days because I had to leave to Mexico for the earthquake situation. I talked to a rep called Nora. She was really nice and told me my account was going to be at 0. I won't have to pay anything. That way when I come back I could reinstall my service. Well I'm back. I called today 11-9-17 and found out my account is in collections and the guy I was talking to said that they can't do nothing about it and when ask if I could talk to someone else he let me on hold for almost 15 minutes, talked to someone else and said I have to pay my past due balance. This is not what Nora had told me and they can't credit my account because Nora didn't write that in her notes. I feel I should not be in collections because they told me my account will be at 0. I find this really frustrating as they can't keep what was told to me from the beginning.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
Spectrum pricing is deceptive. I tried to upgrade my service from internet to internet and TV but was forced to buy the triple play --- internet, tv and phone for $110. The next day I get a brochure in the mail for internet and tv for $39.99 each but when I called to get this service I entered a chain of six people only to find out that $39.99 times two is still the same $110 price. I get so annoyed when I call them that the only thing I want to do is cancel my service. They told me I could cancel the telephone but I would still have to pay the same price. And of course as we all know in 12 months the price will suddenly jump to $139 a month.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
Only 2-3 months service and we're getting very poor service, and Spectrum doesn't care what they do to the customer... Totally vicious customer service. Reading all the below complaints... Now tells me and confirms to me that Spectrum is ripping people off millions & millions of dollars. Why isn't the government stepping in to stop this injustice? Instead of an actual person breaking into my home robbing me, I'm PAYING Spectrum to rob me.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017
After inadvertently making payments to my old Time Warner account (I discontinued cable which virtually closed out the old account with them, but kept internet which was now through Spectrum), my statements were now coming from Spectrum (same statements, but unbeknownst to me the account number changed). I contacted Spectrum to have the $$ transferred to my Spectrum account. They acknowledged the credit balance and agreed to transfer funds to cover the amount due on my Spectrum account. Four calls to 4 different CS reps, and the problem has STILL not been resolved.
Yesterday received a letter that my internet service would be disconnected if payment was not received within the next 2 days. Called AGAIN, spoke with yet another person who assured me payment would be transferred but "our automated payment system takes at least 48 hours before the $$ is posted." Same story the 4th time. The last and previous calls I was assured this transaction was escalated so that it would be taken care of. I asked if I could get a confirmation when this was posted for my own reassurance and was told there was no way they could notify me when my payment did post.
I don't blame the service representatives for having their hands tied. I do blame Spectrum for having such poor accounting/billing policies that they cannot expeditiously take care of issues without going through what has now been a 2 week teeth-gnashing effort to get my account issue resolved. The customer has no recourse or guarantees their issues will be resolved. When I asked the last CSR how could I know that my payment had finally posted. His response: "If you still have your internet service, you'll know." And this is how a communications company wants to do their customers? I NEVER had an issue with Time Warner in the 13+ years I dealt with them. Spectrum's off to a very, very bad start with me.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
Bought Triple Play and decided 2 days into having product that it wasn’t worth the money, tried to exchange for only internet and was told I would incur a 25% increase of what the internet was available for prior to trying Triple Play. I call this BULLYING. Someday a real rain will come and wash…

Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017
After Hurricane Irma around September 29th we decided to get Spectrum Cable Phone and Internet bundle. Which included one Cable Box only. I was told my monthly price would be $105.00. After 12 days of having the service we received a bill of $441.58. Then on 10/03/17 I was billed $294.47. Then on 10/27/17 I was billed $333.59. All these bills for one month of service. We have already paid $158.00 plus $82.00. I do not understand what is going on. And a lot of people I know are having the same issues. Spectrum is scam!!! I never have problems con Bright House, help please, all my statement are for 37 days!!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017
Consider that as -1 star please. Thank you. Started my services last year, when I moved to Orlando. Had a bundle for internet, no contract or anything. Suddenly this month, bill is $20 higher. I called the customer service, they told me that they are stepping up. Stepping up what? Do I get better, higher speed internet? "No, you get the same old internet with a lot higher prices." Did anyone send me an email or post regarding this change? "No, why should they?" Did anyone tell me at that time that promotion will expire in a year? No, the technician rather informed me that this rate will stay as long as I had the internet at this apartment. (Really!!!) Can you transfer my call to the person who is capable of making any change? "No way, we are not authorized for that." So, Just pay the damn bill, or go to hell! And yes, you have to pay next month bill, this month. Cherry on the top! Well, you don't have much of a choice, so suck it up!!!
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2017
Subscribed for cable/internet/phone 9/2014 with stipulation I can pay bill @ end of month (fixed income). Was told "no problem". First 3-4 mos, kept getting late fees; called & they were waiving as I told them they could pull conversation and see that's what was agreed. I also didn't want my bill to go over $99/mo since my income wasn't increasing. They then said they couldn't keep waiving late fees; fine. I kept getting minor increases often; then serious increases along the way due to expired promotions! I said I didn't want a promotion - charge me a flat rate that won't go up - no such thing.
I asked why it was that their ads advertise very low ($29.95) triple bundles when my bill is now $165/mo for BASIC cable & low MG internet??? "That's for new customers" was told. I contend that their "promotions" are a scam to enable consistent rate hikes! The loyal customers pay the brunt of their "new customer low rates" and it seems to me there should be a law against that! I just canceled my cable TV; with internet & phone only, plus the local channels - no cable, my new rate is $115.95 - ABOMINABLE! I have no choice since I have no car & must have some form of diversion to subsist. Spectrum should be audited by FCC for fraud in my opinion (I should mention there were costly errors in their favor along the way to which they tried to compensate with a gift card that never materialized & couldn't win the debate since no one seemed to acknowledge the verbal commitment from one of their agents!)
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
I have a serious complaint about Spectrum and my apartment complex The Gables. We were forced to include your internet and cable services for an additional $80 a month included in our rent part of our lease, that I did not want. So management advised the tenants that as of August 11, 2017 our personal service accounts with Spectrum would be termed. And that as soon as the internet and cable were installed our first month was going to be free. I have the emails from The Gables to prove it. I am currently being billed by Spectrum for billing dated 09/28/2017 for usage from 10/02/2017 to 11/01/2017.
I have paid my October's rent included are the $80.00 for Spectrum and I have paid November's rent including the $80.00 from Spectrum. Every time I contact you people you have a tunnel vision and you are not interested in resolving this issue. I chatted with one of your representatives she was not listening to what I was explaining to her. She was following the script that I had to pay my bill for $78.00 in order to avoid my services being interrupted. I will have to contact the Better Business Bureau and if you interrupt my services making me break my lease you can expect a lawsuit.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
Spectrum Time Warner Cable is a terrible company. I watch a lot of TV as I am disabled. I like to watch it on my laptop in bed. Right now I cannot watch as there is an issue with online TV. I spoke to customer service. They have no idea when online viewing will resume. This company also has no regard for nonprofit businesses in my area, which is very depressed. So any business is welcome.
However TWC charges $99 for installation for internet only plus a monthly fee of $65 for only internet. Company doesn't give a hoot about anything but money. I am retired, on a fixed income but my bill with them has consistently risen. I really wish I had recourse but I am nobody against a big company. I can't even switch to another company.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
I moved today and had called ahead to have my service transferred and was told no problem. Big problem!!! Not only did I have to fight to get the same service, I have to now pay 22.00 more for it! Really? After 11 years with the same company... Now Spectrum buys it and I not only have to pay more for the same service... I had to argue with a superior sounding witch who would not give me her supervisor! Spectrum... I will be looking for different services.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
Spectrum cable is horrible. We have had Time Warner for years with sub par service but when Spectrum took over it just got worse. Tv service is even worse than before, now instead of one box for the house and cable service for every tv in the house you now have to have a box which now costs 5.99 per box per month for basic tv channels. As far as streaming services for phone, computers or tablets, don't even bother, they are constantly buffering and loading, it is not possible to watch a complete show without missing half of it due to buffering or loading issues, they say you can watch DVR from devices, this is not true. You can set to record or cancel recordings, that's it. I bought a 30 dollar antenna and receive 56 channels for nothing of open air tv. It's your best bet instead of wasting money on Spectrum. Their service dept could care less about you or any issues you may be having. So in short save your money and buy an open air antenna instead.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017
We signed up for a bundled service with Spectrum for TV/Internet/Phone. Our first bill arrived October 4, 2017 covering the 10/3/17 to 11/2/17 service period, for $115.51 which is about what we expected. On October 1, 2017 we returned to Spectrum a DVR box since we had no need for it. When we returned it to the Spectrum Office in Rockland, ME we were told that our monthly fee will be reduced because there will be no rental fee for the DVR box. On October 25 we received a new bill for $181.50 for the period covering 11/3/17 to 12/2/17. When we inquired about the high bill, we were told that returning the DVR box took us out of the Bundled package and put us in another non-bundled package... And they cannot put us back in the bundled package even if we take back the DVR box.
This is wrong for many reasons: 1) We were clearly told at the Spectrum desk that we will get a discount rather than an increase when we returned the DVR. 2) There was no mention of us not being eligible for the bundled package price. 3) Nobody bothered to call us before switching us to a different plan. We are requesting to be put back into the bundled package we were on in October with or without the DVR Box... Your policy is unjust, unfair, misleading and unethical and should be unlawful.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017
I've been a customer for almost 2 and a 1/2 years. Always paid my statement bills which Spectrum called me a courtesy call. Payments were made on the time allowed. I always paid on my bill the amount of past you never ever did I have a problem paying the full amount, on the 25th of this month paid $137.04. Midnight my service was interrupted. I called about my service payment, Spectrum explained through all my years always paid their past due,
Spectrum now says I have to pay $600.00 to get my service going. Supervisor from last was bringing out 3 month passed, but however I explained to him that I always got a bill and the past you was printed in red. I was never question about the amount past it. Was always being the month precedent highlighted in red which needed to be. Supervisor was very rude telling me that Oct for went back as of August which I explained to him when I do get the bill it's always highlight it red which need to be paid and the amount highlighted in red was the amount I always. Never was I question about my whole entire bill, as long as the highlight red amount which I always paid.
I feel that this is not right. The supervisor was very rude did not even give me a chance. Was making me feel very upset. Didn’t not want to make any type of arrangements. I had payment 137 for the month Oct the past due and ask if arrangement on the 2nd of Nov 2017 pay 200 on top of the payment $137. He telling me to return the equipment, he then told me $600.00 is now due. And I hope years a being with this company. I've always paid the past you on the payment due date highlighted in red never did I have any problems until the 25th.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017
Like most other reviews, SPECTRUM IS HORRIBLE! Save yourself the frustration & do NOT go with them! The customer service is horrid & all they do is LIE! They'll send you a bill stating one thing, then next thing you know, your internet is cut off early & you call them to see what's going on & they tell you all this BS that they only see on their end! You know damn well they CAN turn it back on, they just don't WANT to! & they'll make it a big struggle, even when you call them out on all their BS! They do not care to keep customers. So don't even bother going with them.
On another note for OTHER people, some I know have started with Brighthouse & then they merged to Spectrum, prices have gone up for them! Yet all "new" customers get the cheaper prices? That's WRONG! Old customers should have the new cheaper prices. Also, on the radio, it ADVERTISES for 100mbps down/ 10 Mbps UP, for $44.99 a month, yet when you call in to get that offer, it's apparently ONLY ON THE WEST COAST OF FL. for that! Even though it advertises it HERE!
They don't even know where their own company is advertising! Then all it is a let down from there! I stress, save YOURSELF from stress & do NOT go with Spectrum. These companies were MUCH BETTER BEFORE MERGING! Spectrum has nothing but liars, & they don't care about keeping customers or getting good reviews. They'll have to eventually make things better if they want to keep running.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
I have only internet now with Spectrum, and on Saturday I spent an hour and a half on the phone with them trying to determine why we had no internet. After an hour and a half they determined they needed to send a technician out to our home. The appointment was set for Monday between 6-8pm. I was informed by the technician scheduling my appointment that the technician coming to our house would do a call ahead before heading to our appointment. We confirmed the phone number on file, which is the one that is used to reference my account. We patiently waited at our home, then at about 7:30 pm I contacted Spectrum to check on the status of our technician, as I have two little ones who need to get ready for bed. I was informed that our appointment had been Cancelled due to a failed attempt. I asked which failed attempt?!!! Nobody has been here, no call has been made!
He apologized to me and stated I needed to call in before the 8:00 pm cut off, I explained to him it WAS 7:28 pm. He then scrambled to get a supervisor and stated on would be calling me from the dispatching department. The technician from the dispatching department informed me they would not be coming this evening and would reschedule me for another time. I told him no call was made and nobody has been to our home, all he could say was "I do apologize." My family set our time aside to wait for them for 2 hours. I have never seen such terrible customer service!

Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017
Forced to move from Bright House to Spectrum - Now I pay more for less. 200 MB vs 100 MB and they refuse to support my two access points. INTERNET DROPS TWICE A DAY. Awful phone service and idiots will service your house in person. NO OTHER PROVIDER OR WAY TO UPGRADE!!!! THANKS TRUMP!!
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017
Had Time Warner - they switched to what they call it now as "Spectrum." My bill for exactly the same TV package - without even a notice or upgrade or changing any equipment modems etc. went up suddenly $58.00 per month more - said I was on some kind of "promotional" feature that they had come up with. I hope they keep their promise of NO DISCONNECTION FEE - 'cause that is exactly where this scam is going! You wouldn't think the FCC would let them get away with this. The "FAKE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION."
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017
The WiFi constantly goes out and even when I had the home phone it would go out for DAYS. The service is terrible. Then last week I had a salesperson come here more than once trying to convince me that I do not have Spectrum and to sign up for a package. Even after I showed him my bill he told me that wasn't possible as I wasn't showing in the system. I don't know who he thought he was fooling, I've had Time Warner for years. That was extremely unethical and makes me question their business practices.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017
I am a property manager of an apartment complex that provides Bulk Internet Service to our tenants. Originally through Time Warner, until Spectrum took over. This has been a horrible experience. We have no retention department, changing our contract, charges that were not agreed to, disrespectful "representatives". It has been a nightmare. DO NOT CHOOSE THIS. If you can, utilize another company. Do not give this company any of your hard earned money.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017
I was a Bright House customer. I went in to see if I could lower my bill. They disconnected my phone when I told them not to. When I called to tell them to turn my phone back on and ask again about lower my bill they told me since I went in to have my phone turned off I was no longer grandfathered in to my Bright House rate. My bill went up 30 plus dollars the next month. This sounds illegal to me. I am looking for a new way to watch TV. Everybody should...
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017
Not happy with their internet services at all. They bought out my previous company, Time Warner, and greatly increased the internet speed as to force people to pay more. I was able to negotiate a lower price and keep a slower internet speed, but within the last several months, I can't even watch regular tv on my laptop without the show constantly stopping, freezing, and/or not playing at all. I am extremely frustrated because there are very few options for services in East Dallas and cost are extreme.
Updated review: Nov. 17, 2017
On a further call I got someone genuinely helpful who arranged for a technician to come out who replaced the broken outside wire box which resolved the problem of the loose dangling wires blowing in the wind and disrupting my cable reception. Therefore I'd increase my rating based on this.
Original Review: Oct. 14, 2017
Since Hurricane Irma September 10, an outside metal cabinet which holds the Spectrum TV cable wires for the building I live in located in an apartment complex has been broken. The door has been forced open and will not now close. All of the cable wires for Spectrum customers in this building are hanging out of the box. When the wind kicks up beyond a breeze, TV reception cuts on and off.
I reported this issue over a week ago and someone came out. I was appalled when he asked me if the wires were supposed to hang out that way! He just photographed the box. Could not tell me a time I could expect issue to be fixed. I got no further response and no indication of Spectrum intending to fix this issue. It seems it would be a simple matter to fix a broken hinge on a cabinet door. Spectrum continues raising the cable TV rates at every turn, the latest raise is to cover "road construction required by local government" but when it comes to getting a response to an issue they are indifferent. Due to the location of my apartment, satellite service is not an option. If Spectrum will get this issue fixed I will be glad to update my rating to a higher number. The ball is in their court.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017
Don't trust Spectrum's advertising for $29.99 per service (when combined: WIFI, VOICE, TV). I received the ad by mail and then saw it on TV so I called and was told I qualify for this offer and there is no installation charges. The next month I got the bill, it is $137+$64. Then I called to find out why they practically told me that was a bate, then they told me the $64 was for installation. Spectrum is the most dishonest company there is, don't trust a word they tell you.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017
Service outages, called cust. service, tech says cable bury from box to house is unsat., need new cable in conduit buried. He calls in bury ticket. Dispatch unilaterally cancels that ticket. I restore it, they unilaterally cancel again. I call supervisor to restore, and he assures me notes on ticket will NOT cancel. Today it's cancelled a 3rd time unilaterally. Cust. service & customers not allowed to talk to dispatch, they are insulated from contact and never return messages. So they can decide to just not work and cust. service says "oh well, nothing I can do." This is UNSAT. a company that doesn't do work they promised, cust. service that can't schedule and verify work done or escalate to get someone to do their job... Why isn't dispatch cleaned house and get people in there that actually will do the job?
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
This is insane, the most nasty people I ever spoken. I been with this company for more than 5 years and it seems that the price is going up every time. So I called to change the plan since I have almost 300 channel and I don’t watch too many TV. I asked for a basic channel and internet. Well after I spoke with 3 people, which they don’t have a knowledge and don’t know what they doing, I asked for a manager which her name was Drew and she was even worse, and rude and sound more like a robot, by repeating herself that she was given me a best deal. Well how the hell you are giving me the best deal, do the math. I have almost 300 channel with internet for $120. And you are giving me a best deal with 9 channel and internet for $100. What kind a deal is this, but yes a best deal for the company.
This a rip-off company which they trying just to make money for themself. Disgusting insane company, they don’t care about customer, and when I asked for the plans they have online, she said that's not for standing customer. It’s for new customer only so (they get them in) and that was with this unprofessional, rude and robot manager Drew which she was repeating herself about the good deal, over and over without thinking. These people don’t care and don’t DO NOT value the customer. Unbelievable... I hope that everyone leaves this company like I’m going to do, so they can lose their job and their business, so they can understand and value the customer, which pays their bills... Disgusting insane a rip-off company!
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017
They unilaterally dropped my service until I paid them approximately $300 which I didn't know I owed. They claimed they had emailed me 5 days earlier but I never received it. After 18 years as a customer their actions and subsequent customer service were terrible. They would not send me a copy of the alleged email and were aggressive in their comments. Since they have taken over Bright House they've raised rates twice and continue to have numerous monthly interruptions. To better ensure I get their emails so I know I owe them money before they disconnect service I asked them to send a paper bill as well to which they told me they charge $1. If you have an alternative get rid of Spectrum.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
Spectrum is horrific!!! Please we have to do something. I'm calling for a boycott. I know winter is coming but this company is out of control. This is the worst cable provider I have ever had to deal with!!! My bill was $148. Spectrum took over and it went to $194. I called to discuss this. Was quoted $154 losing channels and my home line. I was fine with that. THEN GET THIS! I was transferred to someone to disconnect my home phone and told I was given the wrong information, he said sorry but... ready for this??? You will still lose cable channels and your home phone and pay $202 a month. I couldn't even respond. I just hung up.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
Just about every month Spectrum calls and harasses me after I've told them several times that I don't want to upgrade my service. All I want is internet, I don't want their tv or phone package that they are trying to push down everyone's throat. Why do I need a home phone when I have a cell and why would I pay for cable when I can get Netflix, Hulu and Amazon cheaper and watch what I want. But that's not the straw that broke the camels back with me, about every 2 or 3 months they call me saying that I've missed a payment. How is it that possible, I have plenty of money in the bank and it's on autopay. I tell you how it's possible, they are doing it on purpose. So that you have link a bank account number to your Time Warner account, so it's harder to cancel. But I have news for them, next week I'll be canceling my service with them.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017
Spectrum, perhaps the most despised company where I live, has the nerve to run incredibly sappy ads promoting its excellence. In fact, locals call it speculum ~ which is a medical device ~ insinuating they screw their customers. How? Price, promises, and impudence. First, my service includes basic tv with no extras or premiums, landline which I don't use, and the lowest internet speed available, all for the amazing price of $156 per month. I am told that this is as cheap as it comes. Though my Spectrum bill has doubled in six years, my income has gone down. When I asked to quit my phone service, I was told that doing so would cost me $15 per month MORE. Charging more when removing a service sounds downright illegal.
Second, just try to take advantage of an advertised price. In my experience, it doesn't apply to existing customers or so I'm told. Admittedly, I have given up the "trying." Third, I don't need to address the rudeness issue as so many reviewers (at this website) have already done a great job describing their experiences. Just a few cable companies control the market like AT&T controlled phone service a number of years ago before it was broken up by the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Is it time for government to take a look at the cable monopoly?
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
Right now when you call them the standard response via automated voice is "We are experiencing a high volume of calls at this time, please hang up and call back." Does not matter what time of the day it is - same response. Useless service provider but there are not a lot of choices out there -- unfortunately!!
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
I paid a new bill that was 353.00 and then they cut me off. I had service for 3 months. Now I have a extra bill that I never had. This company is a rip off. They told me to call a collection agency. I did. I was told no one had me in their account. No one can help me. I want my money back. They are fraud. No bill. No account.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017
Worst company ever. Why we pay for service... I have no idea. We can't get any of our channels to work and the internet service is down about 80% of the time each day. We have had someone come out to "fix" the problem. Within a hour or so the problems start back up. Ridiculous to pay monthly for no service.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017
I’ve had Spectrum (formerly Time Warner) service for many years. I would switch service to AT&T or Spectrum depending on who had a better deal at the time. Both companies are terrible but that’s for another review. Internet service has always been bad with Spectrum but there are no other internet providers in my area and they take advantage of the legal monopoly. If you want the internet speed you paid for you have to call at least every other week for them to “reset your modem” or whatever they want to tell you the problem is. Then After a 30 minute phone call your internet is magically working and you may or may not be able to pry a few dollars of credit out of the customer service representative.
This past month they really got me upset when my service was constantly below 10mbps (worst it’s ever been) when I was paying for 50mbps. I’m working two jobs and going to school and I didn’t have time to call customer service for the whole month. Today I set aside time to solve the problem and sure enough after a 30 minute call to customer service my internet is magically fixed again. After demanding a credit on my next bill and stating I had records of every speed test I’ve done in the past month I received $5.
My bill is $50 for 50mbps, I was getting 10mbps or below for a month with proof of poor service. They said that because I was still receiving some service and that there were no “outages” recorded, they couldn’t give me any more credit. I would have been happy with $25 or at least $15. I mean seriously, it’s going towards my next bill for heavens sake. But they just give you $5 to shut you up, and hope you don’t have the patience to call back next month. This is plain stealing, a business that has any care for its reputation will give its consumers their money back if they’re good or service does not deliver what was agreed upon.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
I always feel there is room for improvement. Like letting their customers know when there is going to be a rate increase. I am on a fixed budget so I have to watch every penny. I switched from CenturyLink who was double what I am paying now. Their every month would creep up, with NO explanation.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017
I called Spectrum yesterday thinking I was calling Bright House. I told them I wanted to set up my internet in my formal dining room area. They said they could do it. First, the service person called me and was making every excuse he could not to show up, I told him to get here and hung up. He gets here and I tell him what I want done and he says, "Oh I know Bright House use to do that but we don't do that stuff." I then asked, "What the hell do you do?" And kicked him out the door. Thank you Bright House for ** us over!! Now we have a cable company that doesn't want to do what everyone else does and is used to. Spectrum you are a piece of ** company!!! ** you piece of trash company!!!
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2017
I received an invitation for a special cable and internet combined promotion. When I called to accept the offer the customer service representative very rudely told me that their prices had gone up from the three days prior that I got the offer and it was no longer valid. When I asked to speak with a customer service manager she left me on hold for about 15 minutes before coming back and telling me no one was available that someone would have to return my call. Here we are two weeks later three phone calls in and about 7 emails with no resolution nor any contact.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2017
If possible, never do business with Spectrum (formerly Time-Warner). Customer service is the poorest I have ever experienced. Discovered them digging in my yard one day to replace their cable which did not work any longer (I was not a subscriber at this point). Their effort so far had damaged my lawn, broken the sidewalk with their boring machine, and broke a lawn sprinkler head. I opened a complaint and was assured that damage would be taken care of. Met on site with both Spectrum rep and contractor rep who documented problem.
Since my house was for sale, I think they decided to just ignore problems. I had to purchase a sprinkler head and fix the damaged irrigation system myself when the rep who was supposed to fix it just did not return as scheduled. I made several calls for reimbursement of repair expenses and was told that someone would call me but they just don't. This is why I don't do business with them as they do not care about customers. Mathew ** was the supervisor from Spectrum I met with and Mike ** from Cat 5 was the rep who was to repair the damaged sprinkler. My claim number was **. Should anyone care to verify my complaint. They can change their name but their services remain poor at best and dishonest at worst.

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017
Bright House went to Spectrum, and Spectrum for my TV with Showtime, one DVR and one HD box and within two years they've gone from charging me $140 a month to $195.31 a month. I called to complain and spoke with Miss **, a supervisor, because everybody I spoke to lied to me. After complaining profusely, I was told I would be charged $185.01 per month, and when I received the very next bill it was $195. TV, telephone, Internet and Showtime. My friends and I are all changing to Frontier (FL) PS. Their CEO signed a $75 million contract to go with them. Nice, huh?!?
Reviewed July 3, 2017
I have been with Bright House for many years now. Ever since Spectrum took over the customer service has seriously declined and the service (primarily internet) is basically non existent. I have to reset my cable modem and router every day, sometimes multiple times a day. They always state their signal is fine, etc but my I can access the internet much faster using a hotspot on my phone even when my 4G is all used up.
I also have had billing issues. The most recent stating that my last ACH payment came back NSF. This is impossible for two reasons. One, I have had plenty of money in my account to cover whatever comes through. Two, both of my banks have confirmed to me that no ACH payment was ever presented to them by Spectrum. They charged me the NSF fee and will not remove it from my account. They told me it is impossible to do. As a person who has worked for service provider companies and have dealt with these issues, I know that is a lie.
Also, they cut off my internet (I thought it was just the usual issues or thunderstorms causing me problems) and I am a student trying to complete my final projects. I had already used up all of my 4G because I wasn't aware they cut off my internet until I got the notice I'd used all of my 4G and so without my internet I had to buy more 4G and hotspot to work on my school work.
To make matters worse, when I had noticed that the payment had not come out of my account on the 18th of June, I made another payment while waiting for that to resolve. This did not prevent them from turning off my internet even thought the other payment had been returned (according to them). They still refuse to provide any satisfaction to this situation. I finally told the third customer service person that I spoke to that they can just close out my account. I paid the final balance and their stupid NSF and late fees. I can't deal with their terrible customer service and terrible internet service anymore.
Reviewed June 29, 2017
Poor quality service. I have been experiencing problems with Bright House since I moved to Florida in 2014. Now that Spectrum has taken over it's even worse. They continue to have service outage and my bill keeps going up. Why can't this town in Florida offer more competitive service like Cable Vision or DirecTV? Where I live I have no alternative but to go with Bright House. It is a scam. In the politicians to do nothing to protect the consumer... There was Bright House Spectrum service outage in Davenport, FL today. I have no landline phone, no Internet and no cable TV. This is the second time I called them and told them I want two days' credit. I'm not paying for service that I don't have! If it's happening to you call and get your credit on your account. This is ridiculous.
Reviewed June 28, 2017
I have been a customer of Bright House for a few year. On Jun 27, 17 I talked to a bright house employee in the morning (still have record log in my cell phone). She said that Bright House change to Spectrum and she will send out someone to pick my old modem and send a new faster modem between 12-2 pm. The new modem will run faster speed 60 mbps compare to old 25 mbps. And she said our monthly price will be $44.95. A lady showed up to pick up the old modem around 12:30 pm and I asked her "Are you dropping of the faster modem". She said "That person will come behind her". So I keep waiting and nobody to show up to drop off the new faster modem. I called Bright House and asked them and spoke to Victor (supervisor) from North Carolina plant. They said they have no record of the dropping off the new modem but he saw I called in the morning.
Finally, They disconnected my service and want to charge me around $65 monthly and also want to charged me a reconnection fee $35. I told Victor "This is your employee fault and now your company increase my monthly to $65 and charge me a reconnection fee $34? Is this fair???" The lady picked up the old modem lied to me and the lady representative lied and did not do as she said.
Reviewed June 21, 2017
Back in 2014 we were currently customers of Bright House we had moved and had to open up a new account. Upon doing that our payments were being put on it account that was supposed to have been closed. They sent me a bill say to stating I owed $465. Upon calling them to settle the issue I was told they put it on the wrong account and there was nothing they could do about it or was going to do about it. I have disputed it several times and still they have not fixed their mistake. Just recently about three years ago my husband decided to give them another chance when we moved to our new home. They continued raising prices changing everything so we cancelled service. they came and picked up the equipment and now they are trying to bill us once again for equipment saying that it wasn't returned.
We called them with our confirmation that they picked it up and still more bull crap stories. I would not recommend this cable company to anybody. The only thing I have on my credit is Bright House as being negative and yet has been able to get this issue resolved considering that I've already paid the bill. I don't feel that I should have to pay it again but yet it's still being held against me and hurting my credit score. So when looking into cable companies I highly suggest stay as far away from Bright House and Spectrum as you can.
Reviewed May 21, 2017
DVR cable box stuck for 3 days on l-3 with no service. Replaced box 2 times still the same issue. Call services support, reboot device many times, still the same issue. Tech came, check signal and all good but still the same issue. Now waiting for the second tech arrived to my house...paying for something that I can't used.
Reviewed May 12, 2017
Prices have skyrocketed. I called about the new pricing and was told that I would lose 40 channels and my price would go up $11 if I went to the same package it was over $20 per month more... I was transferred to retention who offered me a package where I would lose 40 channels but my price would actually go down $8. I agreed. They were able to change to the new package as I was on the phone. I took notes and reviewed to make sure I understood. I then left town for 3 days. Upon my return I find out that I did not lose 40 channels. I lost over 100 channels. I was told that I would have 165+ channels.
My channels also now turn very slowly. I called to make sure that a mistake was not made. I was told then that I was only given the 125 channel package and there was nothing they could do. WHAT? NO ONE EVER SAID ANYTHING about a 125 channel package. I would not have lost over 100 channels for $8. That is just stupid! I was actually talking to a very nice guy in sales named Larry who sort of made it better. My price went up $15 but I gained back some of the channels. So now I have 175 channels compared to my 225 plus channels and I am paying a lot more money. DO NOT change your package if you are on an old Bright House package. I am very unhappy as there are no other options. Have no TV or get ripped off. I thought there were laws against this!
Reviewed April 29, 2017
We've been w/ Bright House-- now Spectrum for 7 years-- started with exact same package under $100 per month for cable, house phone & internet. Understanding inflation, completely acceptable to expect rate increases over the years. HOWEVER, approx TWICE a year, all the sudden your monthly bill changes, with no warning, nothing. In the past, when we've called to inquire, the company was usually pretty good about putting you on whatever their most recent promotion is, helping to keep the bill reasonable. Now, here we are & in less than 2 months, my bill has gone up TWICE-- a little over $3 last month to approx $151. per month, and now this month to over $167 per month.
Upon calling both times, we are told, "Sorry, that's the best you can have"-- REGARDLESS of being a perfect pay customer of 7 YEARS and REGARDLESS of new customers receiving bundled services, for the SAME 3 services we have @$29.95 each = less than $100 per month!!! Buyer Beware --- YOU WILL GET SUCKED IN AT A GREAT/FAIR PRICE-- BUT DON'T SET UP AUTO PAY OR SET YOUR BUDGET FOR SAME PAYMENT EVERY MONTH. Further-- there is zero loyalty from this company to their long term customers. Shopping out services from other companies NOW...
Reviewed April 25, 2017
We have been a loyal customer of Bright House Network for 16 years and have never had a problem with them. Of course, prices go up and discounts expire; however, all you had to do was call Bright House customer service and they would work with you and offer new promotions/discounts and life goes on. NOW we have to deal with SPECTRUM and the only thing that they can offer is less for a lot more money. Why is this, because we do not qualify for any of their promotions because we are/were Bright House customers. I spent almost an hour on the phone with SPECTRUM customer service and no matter how they worked it out, I pay more for less.
Reviewed April 19, 2017
My condo association changed our cable contract to Bright House / Spectrum. On January 1, 2017, my service was changed over. Every bill that I have received from them each month has not been correct. I was billed for a Spanish channel for 2 months. Called to get credit. $20.00 credit was never applied. Showed my account past due because the credit was not applied and showed a balance of $20.00. Was charged $8.95 late fee. Called to get late fee credited and to be sure the $20.00 credit was being applied.
Next bill... totally screwed up. I called again. Was told adjustments were made and told me what I should pay on the next month's bill. I paid what I was told. Next month... I was billed late charges again, because adjustments/credits still not applied. I paid current month's bill on 3/29/17 (not due until 4/16/17). Said they did not receive the payment. (My bank verified it was sent. I had to fax the proof to Bright House Cash Management so they could trace a "missing payment.") I kept receiving automated calls that I was past due. When I finally got to actually "talk" a person in Cash Management regarding all the errors on my account, she mentioned, "Your service has been turned back on." I said, "Why was it even turned off???" Then I go to my account online, and I was charged $4.99 to reconnect for nonpayment???
The errors on MY account are made by Bright House / Spectrum. I have done EVERYTHING I can do to keep my account paid. What happened to customer service??? They should make sure MY account is correct, and then figure out what is WRONG in their system. It should be an internal issue, and the customer (me) should not have to continuously receive INCORRECT STATEMENTS. I just want to receive a bill for exactly what I owe every month. It should always be the same... I don't add anything or order anything. I just want to be billed for what my account was supposed to be set up for on January 1, 2017. It is now April 19 and I have yet to get a correct statement.
Reviewed April 13, 2017
Was called and sold on a $10/month upgrade to add basic cable and telephone line. Was told there would be no installation fee and I would have two boxes. Had one box installed and received a bill that was $50 higher than usual, not the $10 increase I expected. Called and they said there was an installation fee and that another box would be $5/month. I was either lied to or they are incompetent. If the other choices for internet were not so poor, I would drop Spectrum in a heartbeat.
Reviewed April 12, 2017
I have contacted the Tech Support several times, I've had techs come to the house twice but the problem continues. I have been told by Spectrum and the HOA that many of my neighbors have also complained about the internet connectivity, and that techs will be sent to fix the problem. Last time I called the internet support tech said the outages in the community has been resolved that same day, and that they could offer for another tech to come and change the equipment.
Shortly after the tech left today the internet dropped again. The tech over the phone instructed me to unplug the power and wait, the same thing I have been told to do each time I call. I explained to him this is a reoccurring issue and that removing power will only temporarily fix the issue, he replied with nothing can be done by him.
I am disappointed in the quality of service I have received in attempt to fix this issue, I've had techs immediately respond and try and fix the issue and others who want to get off the phone, either way the issue isn't resolved. I just want consistent internet service. I am paying over $140 for their fastest internet speed, even when the internet is up it is incredibly slow as shown on many speed test done by me and over the phone with a internet tech.
Reviewed April 11, 2017
My father was in the hospital, hospice, and we have to deal with funeral home (Feb-March). So we call, they had a $370+ bill, then they said was now over $700. My son took the March 17 bill and death certificate (March 4th) to their office with the equipment. Bright House Networks know he did not use Feb and March but would not waive it one dime. They bill until you cancel they said (but they did disconnect his service in March; liars too). Well I don't think my Dad could cancel then or now. He's passed. My father died and they still billed him for non usage. These people are crooks IMHO. No respect for my family during this very sad time. All about the money. We paid so probate does not get hung up. People try anyone else, trust me.
Reviewed April 3, 2017
My bill continues to increase. They are advertising $29.99 bundles. I currently have basic Cable with Phone and Internet. My bill is over 200 per month. I called about the bundles they are advertising and was told the promotion is not for existing customers. Only new customers qualify. I don't understand. I've been a customer for 13+ years but yet I don't qualify for a bundle or promotion? I asked if there was anything that could be done for their loyal customers and was told there is nothing. When I advised that I would have to shop elsewhere to lower my bill I was told by the Rep "I do understand". I guess they only want new customers and screw all the long time loyal customers. Time for a change.
Reviewed April 3, 2017
Coming from the North (Now I am in the South) I was looking forward to getting Xfinity from Comcast. Unfortunately Comcast does not service my area instead I am tortured by Bright House Spectrum which has the worst cable service ever. I barely watch TV as is and when I go on On Demand to catch up on my shows I get an error message or the box will freeze. I have only had this service for 3 weeks. I never thought I'd say this but I miss having Comcast. Bright House is the only option for my cable so I am stuck with it but I am not happy at all. I am also not looking forward to my $150 month bill either for such crappy service.
Spectrum Company Information
- Company Name:
- Spectrum
- Formerly Named:
- Bright House Networks
- Website:
- www.spectrum.com