Lost channel
docmarino
Enthusiast - Level 2

I've contacted Verizon support TWICE now in the chat lines, each time being sent to a "specialist" for further information.  Both chats were dismal failures.....They will NOT explain why Hallmark Movie Channel was just DROPPED from my existing Extreme HD line-up......They won't even admit that it WAS in my line-up.     I feel as if I've been robbed.....I signed up for a 2 year contract, and HMC 239 was one of the reasons we settled on Extreme, along with a couple other channels we watch constantly.   Now, suddenly and without warning or explanation, the TV screen says that we are not subscribed, and must pay $20. per/month MORE to get the channel.    FUMING isn't the word...... I can control anger, but this kind of busoness practice REALLY rubs me the wrong way.    One of the chat reps told me that they "strive" to  make my viewing experience better....that was his reasoning for our sudden loss of hallmark, BUT he wouldn't acknowledge that we ever had it to begin with..... I guess we've all been dreaming for a year and a half, watching the channel nearly each night.......perhaps we have a disease that's erasing our memory..........OR, perhaps, JUST perhaps, VERIZON JUST TOOK THE CHANNEL AWAY for NO GOOD REASON, and WON'T ADMIT IT.     I am frosted, I am disgusted with their customer service and "support", I'm insulted, and I'm fed up to be plain.    If this company won't even admit that they've done something like this, WHY SHOULD I TRUST THEM and give them my business ??

Re: Lost channel
ElizabethS
Moderator Emeritus

Your issue has been escalated to a Verizon agent. Before the agent can begin assisting you, they will need to collect further information from you.Please go to your profile page for the forum, and look in the middle, right at the top where you will find an area titled "My Support Cases". You can reach your profile page by clicking on your name beside your post, or at the top left of this page underneath the title of the board.
Under “My Support Cases” you will find a link to the private board where you and the agent may exchange information. This should be checked on a frequent basis as the agent may be waiting for information from you before they can proceed with any actions. To ensure you know when they have responded to you, at the top of your support case there is a drop down menu for support case options. Open that and choose "subscribe".
Please keep all correspondence regarding your issue in the private support portal.

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Re: Lost channel
docmarino
Enthusiast - Level 2

If I've already done this twice now with your support agents, and they will give NO reason or accountability, why should I do it again?   Why can't you just admit that you've removed the channel, for no reason, and leave it at that?  This is really disgusting.....and now you don't want me to "discuss" it in the forums......Can't imagine why. 

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Re: Lost channel
Verizon_Support
Customer Service Rep

We did not hear back from you on your Private Support case. We hope you were able to find resolution to your issue.

If you require further assistance, feel free to make a new post, and we can be sure to look into your issue. As always, we're available for support around the clock.

Thank you,

Anthony

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Re: Lost channel
tns2
Community Leader
Community Leader

Not surprised you didn;t get an answer.  But the answer of course is cost.

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Re: Lost channel
catrine
Newbie

I just lost HMC today without any notice. I've had fios extreme for years and hmc was always included. They had no answer when I called. Just to say they move around channels. If I downgrade, I can get it back. That doesnt make sense to me. Optimum is sounding better. Nothing but problems with verizon

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Re: Lost channel
HokieDave
Contributor - Level 2

I don't understand this for the life of me.  HMC is included with "Select HD" or "Preferred HD", but not "Extreme HD"???  (This change just happened - it didn't used to be this way.)

It doesn't affect me at all because I have ultimate, but it seems rather ridiculous ... if you want Hallmark Movie Channel, you can drop down to a lower level and get it?

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Re: Lost channel
SinCara
Specialist - Level 2

It has to do with cost and contracts between the network and Verizon. It's not like they just said lets screw people over and remove it. Does it make sense? of course not, but every cable provider does this from time to time even Directv and Dish.

A typical Verizon rep. isnt going to know why it was removed. They don't see the contracts between the network and Verizon nor do they talk to the person who decides these changes.

It's in the terms of service when you sign up that they can add/change/remove channels at anytime.

Only thing you can do if you must have the channel is downgrade or upgrade.

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