unsonny Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo2365 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Feign ignorance. "I thought the basic had all these channels." It's their job to know what you are paying for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Trust me, Comcast will correct it on their own once they ring up your next bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsonny Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Feign ignorance. "I thought the basic had all these channels." It's their job to know what you are paying for. there is a cheaper one.........we're THAT poor - i got the NFL NETWORK though for the extra $5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUSkinsFan Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 so we downgraded from Direct TV to Comcast....got a cheaper package...the cable guy comes out and gives us the higher package....before he leaves I say "dude, when do all the other channels turn off?....we're paying for basic only".......dude says back...."oh dont worry about it, i'd have to put a filter on the box and you'd only get 20 channels or so, not a problem"so the question is...should i call Comcast and tell them i'm getting more channels than i'm supposed to? can i be charged for this if they find out? what should i do getty up!!11 keep your mouth shut and like others have said, if they charge you just play dumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 so we downgraded from Direct TV to Comcast....got a cheaper package...the cable guy comes out and gives us the higher package....before he leaves I say "dude, when do all the other channels turn off?....we're paying for basic only".......dude says back...."oh dont worry about it, i'd have to put a filter on the box and you'd only get 20 channels or so, not a problem"so the question is...should i call Comcast and tell them i'm getting more channels than i'm supposed to? can i be charged for this if they find out? what should i dogetty up!!11 LOL by the end of the day you will get the channels you are supposed to, whenever a new install is done you get EVERY channel until they reconfigure your line at the office. Also if your cable box ever dies and you return it for a new one, you will get ALL of the channels, they always say when exchanging cable box's "call us when you get this new box installed" DONT DO IT , i never do you'll get free channels for half the day at least I've never been billed extra for not calling them when i get a new box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Playing dumb sounds like your best bet man *Edit: And if they do say something about it and try to charge you tell them it was their eff up and you refuse to pay for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 If you have a box by your house that they actually put filters in comcast will never know without checking that box. Most systems have the channel set back at the cable office nowadays though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthor99 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 so we downgraded from Direct TV to Comcast....got a cheaper package...the cable guy comes out and gives us the higher package....before he leaves I say "dude, when do all the other channels turn off?....we're paying for basic only".......dude says back...."oh dont worry about it, i'd have to put a filter on the box and you'd only get 20 channels or so, not a problem"so the question is...should i call Comcast and tell them i'm getting more channels than i'm supposed to? can i be charged for this if they find out? what should i do getty up!!11 I worked for Comcast for over 2 years. You should say ABSOULTLEY nothing. They don't have wont have any idea. I actually did this for several customers. Often times I wouldn't have a limited trap on my truck (what blocks out the channels) , so I would just hook them up with basic. I would often times have people who would get nervous that they were doign something illegal, and if they complained or were too worried I wouuld usually come back and throw a trap on there so that there concerns would go away. But, others didn't seem to mind. Trust me they won't find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 One of my friend who recently just got a new apartment. Had the same thing happen. Except the installer was slick... he was like if you pay me $50 bucks I can give you more channels etc. So they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 so we downgraded from Direct TV to Comcast....got a cheaper package...the cable guy comes out and gives us the higher package....before he leaves I say "dude, when do all the other channels turn off?....we're paying for basic only".......dude says back...."oh dont worry about it, i'd have to put a filter on the box and you'd only get 20 channels or so, not a problem"so the question is...should i call Comcast and tell them i'm getting more channels than i'm supposed to? can i be charged for this if they find out? what should i do getty up!!11 Ask one of the Mods here to delete this thread ASAP (and clear any record they may keep in backup, just in case)!!!!:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsonny Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 please delete this thread!!!11 all is well now i called back and they said it might get fixed if they have an audit in the area......she was cool about it.....said dont worry about it and enjoy the channels it was our mistake please delete thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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