Anonymous
Rochester,#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Mon, February 02, 2009
As a former Charter employee, I must ask if your modem was leased/purchased from Charter? If so, Charter is responsible for resolving the modem issue. If not, Charter customer service reps are instructed to tell you it is a "third-party" device, and they are trained to inform you to contact the manufacturer (even if they know how to resolve the problem). Yeah, it isn't right. But it is what it is, and it is legal (but maybe not ethical when it comes to customer satisfaction). That is the main reason I don't work for Charter any more. Despite my knowledge, I was emphatically told to only address issues directly related to Charter products/services, or I would be violating policy. As far as not being able to cancel services, as far as I know, Charter has no contract with subscribers, and you can cancel at any time. I suggest going to your local office to pay the final bill and getting the cancellation in writing. If your modem was leased, take it with you when you pay the final bill and get a receipt for returning the equipment. I no longer work for Charter, nor will I ever give them my business again due to the shoddy service/business practices. I would rather troubleshoot my own equipment. Good luck to you.