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Wilkes Communications

1400 River St, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, 28697-2108

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After a through research of many TV provider options, I selected in Dec of 2019, Digital TV Service with Wilkes Communications (WC). I wanted basic TV service as I live in rural NC where local networks via antenna will not work. One of the criteria used was streaming service as most TV providers provide this as part of their plan.
WC was no different as they had something called "WatchTVEverywhere". Since WC met several requirements that I was researching, including this one, I decided to proceed with their TV service. Fast forward to today, while we were in a stay at home order, and everyone was watching TV more, I wanted a few more options of streaming network channels.
Upon calling them to set it up, I was told since I didn't have the correct TV package, I didn't qualify for this "WatchTVEverywhere" option. It was only available the 2 higher TV packages. When researching this, there wasn't any indication that a higher tier packages is required for this, or even a disclaimer that it may not be available for all packages, or a call for more information. This can be found on there FAQ Webpage here: http://www.wilkes.net/home/digital-tv/watchtveverywhere I thought I mentioned it while setting up service so they went back and reviewed the call and it wasn't mentioned. I wanted to cancel my service and go to another provider that would provide streaming service and was told that I was still responsible for the remaining contract amount since I didn't mentioned it in call.
I have spoken to them several times to figured a plan out and the only option they give me is to cancel and pay the contract out.

Wilkes Communications Response • Apr 15, 2020

Re: Complaint # ***

Please find the attached document with the full response to the above complaint.

Best Regards,

Amanda P

VP Sales & Marketing

Wilkes Communications

Customer Response • Apr 20, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:

In regards to the WatchTVEverywhere service as the information provided on your website originally indicated when I sign up for service, it was included in the Basic service. With this misrepresentation indicates false advertising as WatchTVEverywhere was included in all packages, not just the 2 higher tier packages. How am I suppose to know that's it's not included? Now if it was worded like it is today, there would not be any issues.In response to the rate response, I feel like this was a fair offer when compared to services that I can currently get at my house. In order to get WatchTVEverywhere, I was accepting that I would have to go up in a package and was willing pay you (WC) for that, but not more than I would pay for other comparable services that I could receive. It doesn't matter the size of a business, if you are not competitive in the marketplace, you will not received the business. From a consumer's perspective, I'm not sure how it's not effective to compare TV services with each other. As a consumer, we compare service, price, product to make a purchasing decision. In this case, the product is the channels we are purchasing. Service is many things but not limited to, how frequent will the TV service go out & if I do have issues, how is the customer service. Lastly, is the product, which another way to look at is what else do they provide. My rational was the price was the cheapest because I was getting less channels than other comparable TV services, which I was fine with because the additional "products" that I was interested in was included and the select channels that I wanted was included (mainly the local networks).However, I do understand your perspective that you are a smaller/local business. With that said, I would be OK paying slightly more, keeping that money within the local economy than sending to corporate giants. Currently you are saying that a $20 credit is too much. At what price would be fair to you and cover your costs? Previously you offered me a $5 credit. This is my preferred option to remain a customer, as I'm sure it is yours as well. In response to the termination fee, it was agreed on the basis that this WatchTVEverywhere would be included. There was no indication provided from any medium that it was not included. This is a service/product that was not fulfilled based on the information that was supplied through your web-page. It is not about programming, but is about the product (WatchTVEverwhere) that was falsely misrepresented.Lastly, I have tried to make contact with the Customer Service Manager. I have made/received a total of 3 phone calls and sent 1 email. The first phone call was to an agent/associate (non manager) to inquire about the WatchTVEverywhere and was told that I didn't have the proper package to get it. I didn't understand why it wasn't included and that person was suppose to get my information to a manager that was currently in a meeting. A day passed by and no one called me back, so I sent an email. That same person (agent) called me back (assuming as a response to my email) to let me know that the manager was pulling my phone call to my agreement and that they would be call me back. I indeed did receive a phone call back, but the person that called me was that same agent/associate. That manager never did call me to explain to me nor was I never given the opportunity to speak to that manager. It seems like I have no option other than to pay nearly in full (minus $5) for the higher tier plan to receive the WatchTVEverywhere service, or pay for some type of termination fee. In the end, I'm upset with the level of customer service that was given to me. I would loved to speak to a manager/director to resolve this issue internally, but was never given that opportunity. I even communicated my cell number to make sure I was easily available and not miss the phone call. If you feel like we can work this out via a phone call, please feel free to give me a call on my cell number that has been provided.Thanks for your time and look forward to your reply.

Wilkes Communications Response • May 05, 2020

To whom it may concern;

Our Customer Service Manager, Natasha G, was able to reach Mr. and dicuss all of his concerns. At this time Mr. has decided to leave services as they are while he looks for an alternative television provider. Should Mr. need additional assistance, Mrs. G has asked that he call her so that she can ensure the account changes are completed to his request.

Best regards,

Amanda PVP Sales & Marketing

On December 27th,I returned two set tops,one power cord and one remote control to the headquarters of Wilkes Telecommunications on River Street because I was transferring my account to my new address. I admitted to the customer service agent that one remote control had been stolen by my previous roommates and the power cord for 1 set-top had been chewed in two by my puppy. The customer service agent took the damaged cord into another room to find a supervisor to ask how I should be billed. The customer service agent was gone for an unnecessarily long time. When she returned she told me that I would only be billed for the replacement of one remote and one power cord because all of the power cords were interchangeable for each set top. I agree and left the room. When I received my bill I saw I had been charged for $182.31 for the replacement of one set top along with $9 for the replacement of one remote control. I called customer service to inquire about the billing and was told that I was charged for the set-top because they could not be used without a power cord. I told her that I had been told I would only be charged for a power cord because they were interchangeable and she told me she could not help me and the conversation ended. I do not think it is appropriate to be charged for the set-top after I was told I would not be charged for it and I was never contacted about such a change. I would like for my bill to reflect a change of the billing to what I was originally told when I returned the equipment and that would be charges for one power cord and one remote. The customer service agent was in the process of training another agent during my visit so there is a witness to what I was told when I returned the equipment.

Wilkes Communications Response • Jan 29, 2018

To whom it may concern;

Ms. did return the mentioned equipment, minus the missing peices. After reviewing the order and speaking with the staff involved in the event in question I have confirmed that Ms. was advised a charge for the box would be applied to the account. There is no practice in place that charges for just a power supply, as a set top box is not able to be returned to stock for reuse without the power supply. Because I did determine Ms. was not quoted what the actual cost of the equipment was I am issuing an adjustment of $91.16. This reduces the cost of set top box by half.

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to resolve Ms. concerns.

Best regards,

Amanda Perry

VP of Sales & Marketing

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