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- 142 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 40 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:03/20/2023
Type:Status:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I moved to a new apartment and got ready to set up my wifi equipment. For some reason it wasn’t working and we reached out to cox and talked on the phone with them for almost an hour trying to troubleshoot the modem. When the technician came out he said the equipment we had was broken and that he replaced it and that was all. When we talked to cox on the phone the tech before the tech came out he said if it was coxs equipment that was faulty we would not the charged a $*** fee. When I looked at my bill for March 27th 2023 they added the $*** charge even though the technician said the equipment we had was broken.
Business Response
Date: 03/20/2023
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist our valuable customer.
We have contacted our customer directly and
addressed his concern. We sincerely apologize to our
customer for any inconvenience. Thank you!Customer Answer
Date: 03/20/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
Collin ********Initial Complaint
Date:03/16/2023
Type:Status:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Acct ***************
There is no service here, yet the bills, threats, weekly, more and more.
The cox people flubbed my order 12/10.
Could have been the easiest thing any of us did all day.
Yet months of bullying.because they don’t know what’s going onBusiness Response
Date: 04/07/2023
We want to thank the
customer for taking the time to file his concern. In
receipt of this complaint, Cox spoke with the customer on March 16, 2023.
The customer was disputing collection notices from a former Cox account. We
advised the customer he would need to provide customer privacy notification information
to discuss account information and he refused. We educated the customer he
could visit a local Cox retail store to reset his pin number and the customer
declined both methods of authentication. Cox records show no record of recent
payments on the account or return of Cox rental equipment. The account balance
is valid debt. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Should
the customer have any further questions about this matter, we ask that they
contact our Executive Escalations Specialist at the phone number provided to
them (via voicemail).
Thank you.
Cox CommunicationsCustomer Answer
Date: 04/07/2023
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:I am not a customer. Haven’t been for ** years.
there is no service here. It never worked. There was never any service provided.
it was ‘activated’ by the people at said store 2 weeks early, not honoring my online order at all,
cancelled by the landlord, and then activated again? By whom? They have 2 accounts, for me, so how would I know?
I have no idea what they did. But there was never service here. At the risk of repeating myself.
there is no @ccount. To activate. To give the pin for.
the magic decoder ring referenced is a myth.
I will not ‘activate’ my account , whichever one it is, that doesn’t exist for service that never was.
every time I get a threat, the amount changes
now, ********** ************ *** wants a completely different amount.
id like that cleared up, too. Please. Acct #**********
Sincerely,
Kurt *****Business Response
Date: 04/18/2023
Hello, Cox attempted to reach Mr. ***** and work with him regarding his complaint. Cox has attempted to reach Mr. ***** by both phone and email. Cox advised Mr. ***** through email that we would need to verify him through our authorization process for security reasons to discuss his billing. At this time Mr. ***** has declined to provide this verification. Cox would be happy to assist Mr. ***** with any further concerns regarding this matter. If he wishes he can reach a Cox representative at the contact information provided to him.
Thank you.
Cox Communicaitons
Customer Answer
Date: 04/19/2023
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:
Cox can reach me just fine.
They’re a one-string violin, for a month, that’s what we’ve talked about, just plucking that same string over and over. ******* ** ****** ** **** ******* **** * ***** He’s really insulting to me when he gets frustrated,
Large ******** American corporation steals ****** ******** **** money from anold geezer who doesn’t have an account, doesn’t have Cox service, hasn’t for ** years, doesn’t have any equipment.
What else does one need to know? Isn’t that really really really clear?
Your people are trying to destroy me. I’ve had enough.
Could we talk about that? Please, oh please?
It feels like there are words coming out of my fingers, honk if you understand.
I feel like a 9 year old.
I attempted an online order, Dec 10, the day I moved.
The kid at the Cox store handed me the gear and actived it right away.
I couldn’t tell him the order number, he wouldn’t listen, he knew better,
Several days before my desired due date, knocking out the previous tenant, so my land lady had the order cancelled.
That’s the last order or attempted order I have committed. Honest,
Now I have 2 accounts and nothings gonna move until I run down to the store, the very cox store who’s bullying ******* me in the first place,
and score a magic decoder ring with a secret pin inside,
Until I can produce such magic pin, they’re goi g to continue trying to destroy me.
Every account I had ended Dec 4, because of their bullying.
Now I have 2 accounts, pin?, account, ?for what?
I must present my pin to *** ***** cox, which account?
I wonder.I’m so confused. I’d just like the collections agency to stop.
I wish no other contact. I Offer no other explanation nor services.
Sincerely,
Kurt *****Business Response
Date: 04/25/2023
We want to thank the customer for taking the time to file his concern. In receipt of this complaint, Cox has communicated numerous times by email with Mr. *****. Cox would like to be helpful with this matter. At the same time,
we are tasked with maintaining certain security standards regarding customer
information. The customer was disputing collection notices from a former Cox account. We advised the customer he would need to provide customer privacy notification information to discuss account information and he refused. We educated the customer he could visit a local Cox retail store to reset his pin number and the customer declined both methods of authentication. Cox records show no record of recent payments on the account or return of Cox rental equipment. The account balance is valid debt. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Should the customer have any further questions about this matter, we ask that they contact our Executive Escalations Specialist at the phone number provided to them (via voicemail).
Thank you.
Cox CommunicationsCustomer Answer
Date: 04/25/2023
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:
Here’s the email I shared with Hassan a month and a half ago,Its cox’s email thanking me for returning the equipment.
Sincerely,
Kurt *****Business Response
Date: 04/25/2023
Hello, in order to help resolve this matter Cox has issued a one-time courtesy credit for the remaining balance on this account. Please keep in mind that normally this balance would be a customer's responsibility. The assigned collections agency for this balance should be updated over the next 30 days. Thank you.
Cox Communications
Customer Answer
Date: 04/29/2023
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:
When my wife left me ** ***** ***, she left a trail of bill collectors from nowhere who harassed me for a decade.
-“Well, you’d better help us find her or else . .“. .
That’s what it feels like you’re setting me up for right now.
I don’t belong on those people’s **** *****. I won’t accept that.
This is all because of order that cox couldn’t do for me, just to catch you up, just because it feels like we’re talking about 2 different things.
My crime is, I placed a cox order online.
This was started by an order that was over before it started. in November.
I know how important security and integrity and accountability are for you.
Maybe you can help me with this one.
How much did cox damage me by selling my personal, private, super-secret personal information ** *** *** ****?
information that wasn’t cox’s to,share?
How much do I have to worry about that now?
Sincerely,
Kurt *****Business Response
Date: 05/03/2023
We
want to thank the customer for taking the time to file his/her concern. In
receipt of this complaint, Cox spoke with the customer and we believe he/she is satisfied with our
efforts to resolve this matter. We sincerely apologize for any
inconvenience caused.
Should the customer have any further questions about this
matter, we ask that they contact our Executive Escalations Specialist at the
phone number provided to them (via voicemail).
Thank
you.
Cox CommunicationsCustomer Answer
Date: 05/07/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
Kurt *****Initial Complaint
Date:02/17/2023
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Asking Cox cable for a refund and an overpayment. When asked they are asking for copies of bank ledgers and balance totals. They were happy to take the deposit that was overpaid but will not provide a refund without seeing private documents. I have asked multiple representatives that tried to help but they can't and won't forward me to any employees that have the authority to help.Business Response
Date: 02/23/2023
We want to thank Mathew ******** for taking the time to file his concern. In receipt of this complaint, Cox spoke with Mathew ******** and we believe he is satisfied with our efforts to resolve this matter. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you.Initial Complaint
Date:02/14/2023
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 2/13/2023 I had a past due balance of ******. I paid ****** through the cox app. The remaining past due balance showed ***** my fiancee used his card to authorize the transaction for *****. That is the past due amount that appeared on the app in red. But when the payment went through. It charged his card the full pay due balance of ******. I reached out to their chat service since it was after hours for an agent over the phone. The agent stated in the chat that the collections department would be able to refund the amount back to his card. I reached out to Cox's billing department and told the agent our situation. She stated that the accounts receivable department would be able to reverse the charges. She then connected me to that department. After telling the accounts receivable agent our situation. He reached out to a supervisor. The supervisor said no they would not reverse the charges. He proceeded to tell me in some situations charges can be reversed. I asked him why not our situation. He stated he did not know. I asked to speak to the supervisor who proceeded to talk over me and said I had to call the bank. But we had talked to the bank on 2/13/2023 and they stated it would be faster to speak with the merchant and get the payment reversed. I feel we should not be held accountable for an error made by an app that was created by the company. I have had so many issues with this company,but unfortunately they are the only internet provider I can use that has a strong enough connection. Since I work from home.Business Response
Date: 02/23/2023
We want to thank Ashley ***** for taking the time to file her concern. In receipt of this complaint, Cox spoke with Ashley ***** and we believe she is satisfied with our efforts to resolve this matter. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you.Initial Complaint
Date:02/12/2023
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I canceled my services for a cheaper company. While on the phone canceling I was told I didn't need to return any equipment and after paying the final payment I was told everything was completed. Two months later I got a letter stating I was being set for collections for $*** for not returning the equipment when I was clearly told and even asked the employee several times if she was sure I didn't need to return it. I've tried calling them and I just get stuck being transferred from department to department. They have everything on their voice recording but are still trying to charge me for equipment I was told to throw away.Business Response
Date: 02/16/2023
We have contacted the customer directly to address their concerns and have provided a successful resolution. Thank you.Initial Complaint
Date:01/29/2023
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I took my internet equipment back to Cox
on October 31, 2022 because there internet
service was awful. Ever since then they keep
charging my credit card for internet service.
**** * ******** ************* *** ******** *** ****** **** ***** *** *********** **** *** ** *** *** ** *** ** ********.Business Response
Date: 02/01/2023
Cox made attempts to reach Jane ********** in receipt of her complaint; however, we did not have the opportunity to speak with them. Should she wish to discuss this matter further, they can reach a Cox representative by calling ************.Initial Complaint
Date:12/24/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Cox communications has provided unreliable internet in my neighborhood for the past week. This problem continues today. Cox communications fails to recognize that the problem is with their service and threatens to charge a $** to everyone on my neighborhood to help resolve this problem. Their best resolution time to have a technician investigate is 5 days from now. Given the large number of cox customers in my neighborhood that are without service should be a clear indicator to Cox that there is a problem. Cox refuses to use basic technology to monitor their uptime and instead blames the customer.Business Response
Date: 01/20/2023
Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/12/29) */
We want to thank Kevin **** for taking the time to file his concern. In receipt of this complaint, Cox spoke with Mr. **** on 12/28/22 and advised him of completed work on our network as of yesterday. We attempted to follow up with him today but did not reach him again. If he needs further assistance, he can reach Cox at **************. Thank you.
Cox Communications
**************Initial Complaint
Date:12/14/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Cox is continuously adding false fees for over data usage charges to my bill. I am constantly contacting them every day to come to a solution and their agents are ***************** I've ever encountered, disconnect chats randomly and they're also ************* and don't proof read before sending messages which is very **************. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************. I cancelled my services and switched to the much better option in town and Cox is refusing to right $*** is false wrong fees that I refuse to get bullied into paying.Business Response
Date: 01/13/2023
Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/12/16) */
We have made attempts to contact Mr. However, we were unable to reach him. Should he wish to discuss this matter further, he can reach a representative at **************.
Consumer Response /* (3000, 7, 2022/12/19) */
(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
They have not made a single attempt to contact me about the matter. ********
Business Response /* (4000, 9, 2022/12/21) */
We have made multiple attempts to reach Mr. at the number listed on this complaint leaving multiple voice mails. Should he wish to speak with us, he may contact us at the phone number we provided. Thank you!Initial Complaint
Date:12/05/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have been a Cox customer for ******* years between *********** and ************. My primary email, **************, has been disabled. I was able to check my personal email account on 11/28 with out any errors. On 12/1, I went to check my email and received the following message:
"We're sorry, but the cox.net email address associated with your Cox account has been deactivated due to disconnecting or moving your Cox Internet service, lack of use over the last 6 months, or opting to delete your Cox Email account. Please follow the steps outlined below if you would like to reactivate your Cox Email account:"
I have not received any notice that there was a problem or that there was going to be a suspension. I called technical support and was told, initially, the email was active on one of the tools, but not on an other. The technician I spoke to on 12/1 said a ticket was created with the number: ***********. I was told that it would take 24 to 48 hours to resolve.
On 12/3 I checked my email and found the same problem. I called in and went through the same gambit. I have another ticket the still has not been resolved.
On 12/4, I spoke to 7 different technicians, including the CAG. One told me that the email is not recoverable. The call was dropped twice and did not receive the courtesy of a call back.Business Response
Date: 01/06/2023
Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/12/05) */
We want to thank Mark **** for taking the time to file his/her concern. In receipt of this complaint, Cox spoke with Customer Mr. **** and we have addressed their concerns. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you.
Cox Communications
**************Initial Complaint
Date:12/04/2022
Type:Status:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
i tried to start services with Cox, around Sept 28th, with a self install kit, i have had cox services before and im famure with some of it, the wireless tv boxes they gave me wouldn't hook up to the required internet modem, i made several trips to the cox store to exchange boxes after the boxes would give me bad codes per the call in help phone line, i asked about a installer come out to figure it out and i was told that would cost me extra at this point. also i couldn't work on this everyday ******************** and needed rides to get to the store it took about 3 weeks, because it was within there 30 day money back guarantee i gave up and figured i would try a different provider, i turned in all of the equipment and have been trying to get them to drop the charges, they have claimed that because they bill in advance that the first bill was issued when they turned on the service even though it didn't work on my side. they gave me a credit of about half and still claim i owe for the first half. they created a ticket the called it, and that dept without contacted me made this determination so the bill still stands, and now no one i can get ahold of will try to fix it.Business Response
Date: 12/30/2022
Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/12/05) */
We appreciate the opportunity to assist Mr. We have contacted him directly and addressed his concern. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!
Consumer Response /* (2000, 7, 2022/12/06) */
(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)
thank you for fixing the bill, sorry it had to go this far
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