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Suddenlink Communications

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Suddenlink Communications has a rating of 1.6 stars from 128 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Suddenlink Communications most frequently mention customer service, several times, and worst company problems. Suddenlink Communications ranks 282nd among Internet Service Provider sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Bravo!”

Mary B.
4/7/18

Your agent Andre in Tyler is the best! He walked us through procedure we requested clearly--step by step. Very clear and concise. Best agent we have ever gotten at Suddenlink. You are very fortunate to have him!

Top Critical Review

“FED UP WITH THE RUN AROUND!”

Keisha C.
3/23/22

We got all excited when the Suddenlink Sales Rep knocked on our door! I don't have a problem with the TV, the internet service or sales! The first main guy that came to install our service ripped our vent off of our house because, he didn't want to take his behind under the house! I would have had more respect for him if he had just said that he didn't want to go under the house. Between my husband and myself we have talked to 7 different people all promising to do something with 24 hours. 3 WEEKS later my vent is still unrepaired and at this point Trouble Shooter sounds like my only option!

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Thumbnail of user laurieb127
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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July 24th, 2018

I've had call you guys out to my house to fix my cable and each time the other guy messes it up even more. But you want to raise my bill higher than it's supposed to be. How bout you guys taking a big chunk off my bill or give me a month free for all the chaos that I'm having to go through with the cable guys messing it up every time.

Thumbnail of user maryb765
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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April 7th, 2018

Your agent Andre in Tyler is the best! He walked us through procedure we requested clearly--step by step. Very clear and concise. Best agent we have ever gotten at Suddenlink. You are very fortunate to have him!

Thumbnail of user renem100
Texas
3 reviews
14 helpful votes
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March 9th, 2019
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My service was down for days when Sudden link came out and got it back working by running a temporary cable in the street adjacent to the curb from a terminal box about a hundred feet away. This was on October 23rd, 2018, it is March 9th, 2019, and it is still laying in the street!
Do not even get me going on the slow Internet speed half of the time, not quite the scenario I was presented with when I signed up...

How do you tell if a Suddenlink representative is lying? When they speak!
September 1st, 2018
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How do you tell if a Suddenlink representative is lying? When they speak!

I have been with Suddenlink for three months and have been lied to every time I have had a conversation with them. Customer service is non existent! After hours on the phone with representatives concerning billing and technical issues, they do nothing. They tell you something to appease you, then do nothing to correct the issue.

Their goal seems to be to force you to sign up for autopay so they can charge you whatever they want. Every time I talk with billing I get a different number.

They sent my first bill which I paid early and now they refuse to send me another paper bill and are now trying to charge late fees after I have called three times asking for and being told I would receive a bill in the mail. I was told I would receive 200 mbps and have yet to break high 90's. Scammers!

Reason of review: Problems with payment.

Thumbnail of user tanyab449
North Carolina
1 review
4 helpful votes
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July 11th, 2022

I have been waiting on new service for 2 weeks since relocating. Poor communication, poor customer service, and they have been paid in full since 6/13/2022. Please explore all options before choosing Sudden link for service. The 1st tech told me to go get firesticks because the job would take too long. The attorney general needs to be notified of their practice. If I am having all these issues I am sure the elderly and disabled customers experience the same service.

Thumbnail of user terryd58
Ohio
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
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March 23rd, 2023

Their domain registration information is incorrect, the "abuse team" probably takes the complaints right into the trash, no action is being taken to stop criminal hacking activities in their network. America's Finest... They should be shut down for supporting criminal activities and ignoring their obligations to act on complaints.

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Thumbnail of user normaa103
Texas
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June 6th, 2021

My service base been out for four day's and no one at Suddenlink can tell me when it will be up. I have been on the phone numerous times trying to fix this situation with no luck. Internet has probably been out at least 4 times this year alone with no credit to our account. No one can tell you what the issue is or when the service will be back up. This company may have a higher speed the other other companies but the problem is they have outages at least once a month and you have no way of knowing when it's going to work again. Customer service is horrible. Stay away from this company and go for slower speed rather than very, very unreliable.

Thumbnail of user paulh2310
Texas
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December 6th, 2021

Moved to Greenville, NC 4 years ago, found that Suddenloss was the only cable internet service in town. S far, I would guess my service is about 30% reliable losing work data, lost streams, dead wire. 3 times service calls came up with no problem. 4th time service rep said there was an outside problem on their line and he would report it. 6 months later, no fix. They even charged me late charges for missing payments and I am using the auto pay feature they provided. Each time I call for help, I can't understand the helper for poor English skills. Overpriced, poor service, unreliable, throttling my speed and THEY DON'T CARE.

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Thumbnail of user rangan1
Washington
3 reviews
22 helpful votes
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May 25th, 2014

They will try to hook you with special deals that disappear in thin air when you call them. You will then get the deal after your persuasion but your bill will be different every time you talk to someone. This is a scam company. Do not ever be tempted to do business with them.

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Suddenlink H. – Suddenlink Communications Rep

Hi Ranga - My name is Ashley, and I'm with Suddenlink. I'm sorry to hear that your experience with us was less than exceptional. If there's anything I can do to help, please feel free to contact me directly at socialsupport-AT-suddenlink-DOT-com. Thanks!

Thumbnail of user kaytlyns
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 24th, 2020

They suck at communication, didn't even tell me they cancelled my appointment just didn't show up wasted my time. Made me lose money since I only worked half day today to be here for them when they showed up. Then tell me it's gonna be a week before they can get back out here. I'm in college and due to COVID it's all online and I don't even have WiFi now thank suddenlink for your great business!

Thumbnail of user jk640
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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April 13th, 2020

We cancelled our service at the end of February, and we just received a bill for 240.65. They refused to cancel my bill. They told me when I talked them that we didn't owe anything and we got this bill today.

Thumbnail of user edr135
Texas
2 reviews
13 helpful votes
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August 17th, 2018

In North Texas, I have used Suddenlink around 20 years. This company is the absolute worst in customer service, out of the call center in Tyler, Texas. They promise this and that, and nothing ever happens. This new corporate owner of Suddenlink, is Altice, and they really suck. We don't even have a manager here to talk to. There is no one up the ladder who we can complain to. They just don't care, and I spend over $200.00 a month for their garbage...

Thumbnail of user wendyj291
California
1 review
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January 7th, 2022

My cable went out and when I called to speak to someone the person named Cassandra stated my phone number was incorrect so they would not help me! Unbelievable! I am calling on the cell they said was incorrect and when I asked to speak to a supervisor she wanted to know why and said no one was available. I asked to have a supervisor call me back no one ever did. Some one from technical support called me and when I tried to explain how poor suddenlink had treated me he hung up on me as well. No I have spoken to today has a clear understanding of English and so they say they understand when they do not. Terrible you can't get a live person on the phone and when someone calls you back you cannot make them understand your issue. I would give them a zero if I could. Don't waste your time!

Thumbnail of user samo379
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 22nd, 2022

Sudden Link is one of the most terrible internet services. It is constantly lagging and losing service. The upload speed is always inconsistent as well. I stream on facebook for video gaming. Do yourself a favor and avoid Sudden Link at all costs. It would be a huge mistake on your part.

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Thumbnail of user tressiec
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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August 7th, 2020

Didn't give discounted prices as advertised. Unable to reach anyone except for call center for purchasing services. Refuse to allow you to speak with a supervisor. Lies about having a supervisor call you back. Rude and poorly trained. Should be denied license to provide services.

Thumbnail of user dawnp265
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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July 4th, 2020

Raising price internet data caps no value... i switch to dish got frontier internet no data cap may not be as fast but i can count on frontier than suddenlink... and years after i cancelled they came to my house wanted me to come back i told them NO. Cancelled suddenlink and get something else dish or directv not suddenlink.

Thumbnail of user camerona65
Kentucky
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 21st, 2020

We've had Suddenlink for a couple years now and it was generally good internet service. They were recently purchased by Altice and ever since that happened, the internet service has been pure $#*!. We pay for the fastest internet service they offer in our area (gigabit) and it was blazing fast before Altice came into the picture. Now, our internet speeds are ridiculously inconsistent and it constantly goes out for ~30 seconds before working again. They gave us a new modem, but still terrible internet service. I truly don't understand how or why another company would purchase Suddenlink and make the internet service so awful. The only other option in this area is Frontier and they suck too. These expensive internet companies are screwing rural America and making us pay for the pleasure.

Thumbnail of user mikem2773
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 1st, 2021

My door was knocked on 4 times to be told what was being done its been 3 weeks and they finally bury the cable the so called foreman barely spoke english wouldnt listen and when told of critical time of service being down he just shook his head Suddenlink doesnt care about its customers if your pay on time any problems is a slow response however if you dont pay they cut off your service thats the only thing they do quickly

Thumbnail of user mathewv7
Texas
1 review
7 helpful votes
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January 4th, 2020

Your customer service sucks. That is why you are loosing so many customers. And you just lost another. Dish and direct are so much better, no bull$#*! when you call customer service and they take care of the problem.not beat you around the bush. Advertise specials that are bull$#*!. 59.00 dollars for life bull$#*! program

Thumbnail of user robinr422
Texas
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5 helpful votes
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September 3rd, 2020

I was looking into getting a new internet service and Suddenlink was available in my area. I called to see what the pricing would be and the amount of disrespect coming from customer service was ridiculous. They do not care about helping you. She gave me pricing for TV + Internet after telling her 4 times I only wanted internet. Then I asked for all pricing on all services I qualified for, she then would only offer one at a time and pressure me into getting one specific plan. I told her I was not interested, she hung up without any kind of "goodbye" "thank you for calling", NOTHING. I will never recommend this service to ANYONE!

Thumbnail of user johnyp3
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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September 14th, 2020

For the past 5 years now my internet has been going out on a regular basis, daily here in pineville LA. I am switching to AT&T soon and would have switched much, much earlier had it been available to me. Countless of techs, engineers, and customer service reps and half a decade later, the same putrid service and daily outages occur.The recent hurricane Lara has only heightened my already boiling frustration and anger with this company due to the fact that I have not had a connection in over two weeks. Where are all the techs and engineers when I need them the most? I have called a dozen times and it's always the same; wait on hold for hours and hours only to eventually get hung up on. If I had the amount of money and power needed to bring this greed ridden, corporate abomination down, I would gladly do so in a heartbeat. $#*! this company to hell. The end.

Thumbnail of user pamelal583
Texas
1 review
8 helpful votes
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February 1st, 2021

My cable service was out for 2 weeks in November and every time I called I reached someone in India who had no idea what was going on. I asked for supervisor call backs several times, but no one ever called. Finally, I filed a complaint with the FCC, and voila', my service came on the next day. Then I was promised a credit on my bill, which I never got. Oh well, I guess it's back to the FCC...

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Thumbnail of user shellyt99
West Virginia
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July 19th, 2021

I been a customer with them for 15 yrs. The last 8 or so with internet and phone. Have always had unlimited internet. In mat my bill went up to $200.59 i call and get somebody from India that tells me i went over my data. She then transfers me to somebody else also from India and this one tells me there is a mistake i got unlimited internet. I go to the Local Suddenlink and they told me i only owed $140.00 June's bill same way was $350 again told wrong and told what to pay, now we are in July my bill comes its $376,00 i go back and told wrong you pay this so i did after that Suddenlink disconnected my phone and will be disconneciing internet soon if i do not pay the balance of $376,00 very $#*!ty company to do business with worse customer service. I have went back to Frontier

Thumbnail of user julief654
Texas
1 review
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January 4th, 2022

I requested seasonal hold in August 2021. Service was not put on hold as requested. Called and talked with an agent and the instead still unresolved. Now it is January and I get a bill for a ridiculous amount. For a service that was not viewed for 5 months.

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Thumbnail of user jagdipp1
Illinois
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July 22nd, 2022

I called sudden link and let them know that I don't have any service for cable and internet since mid month. A technician came out and could not fix it, because technician told me the hub station is on your neighbors land. I cannot fix it. You talk with your neighbor and set up appointment for me to come out again so I can fix it. I stated I am not going to watch my neighbor when he comes home and go to my neighbors house to set the appointment for you so you can fix my cable and internet. Now suddenlink will not refund my money. I think suddenlink robbing their customer. I already paid in advace for the month. I have not even had service.

Thumbnail of user theresar398
Texas
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November 1st, 2021

We have had issues with out internet going down almost every day for 6 months. We have reported it several times and they keep telling us they are doing maintenance and don't know how long it will be. They will not credit my account any until it is resolved but can't tell me when it will be resolved. I can't work from home because I never know if the internet will work. They basically told me to deal with it until it is resolved. Asked to speak to a supervisor and they refused to talk to me. They have the worse service and customer service of any company I have ever dealt with.

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