Direct TV Service Lets Down Many Customers

Aziza Shumba
Earlier today, there were many Direct TV customers who experienced a technical error with their cable service. The Direct TV remotes were stuck on one channel and when people tried to get help, there was none available. The contact number was not available and that caused a major inconvenience. My cable service is through Time Warner, which honestly is a scam because they charge way too much in my area. Direct TV isn't even offered where I live but now I see no matter which cable service you choose to pay for, or have to pay for, there will be technical glitches from time to time that you will have no control over.

There have been plenty of times where my screen has frozen for hours and there was nothing that I could do about it. I can understand how frustrating this could possibly be especially when it affects hundreds of people. In the world of technology, it should be no surprise when there are occasional glitches, but we expect to get some type of customer service to assist us through these problems. When there is none available, then you start to wonder what exactly are you paying for. Where does our money go? When it comes to cable, there are only so many options to choose from so it seems like we just have to deal with the occasional glitches.

Published by Aziza Shumba

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  • ameyer131/16/2011

    I can understand your frustration with technical problems and feeling like you have to settle with them because the company you have is not resolving the issue. i have had a few providers and have had similar issues where I could not get the help I need and then I'm paying for a service I'm technically not getting. I happen to work for Dish now so I've been able to be a part of something that makes those differences possible. Because of that I now use Dish. The technical Support department is always open for help on any level and work hard to find a resolution. Customer feedback is taken seriously and service agents are help to a standard unlike any I've ever seen! Over all I think the issues are less tedious because they are taken to a different level and therefore the issues are getting resolved and the customers are happier.

  • Tony Payne6/10/2010

    It's so frustrating isn't it, and the companies want to charge you more and more each month for the same poor service as well.

  • Jasmine Watts6/8/2010

    The customer service standard says so much about a company. If only all companies knew how important this really is.

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