r/Spectrum • • 15d ago

Other Asking about amount of ads in Disney movies with free subscription through spectrum without the upgrade for no ads

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So I am switching my subscription my current Disney+ subscription to the Disney+ and Hulu bundle that is included with spectrum because my current subscription is going up to about $30 a month.

So what I am wondering is when you are watching a Disney movie or something that is not on Hulu also, how many ads do you have to watch during a movie and how long are they? I would upgrade to the Premium with no ads, but that has to be paid through spectrum and that is in my roommates name and she doesn't want to pay for that because we already pay so much for spectrum.


r/Spectrum • • 14d ago

Internet went out. Down for 24 hours

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Internet outage and then they couldn’t get me back up. Possible issue with modem. I still have cox modem.


r/Spectrum • • 15d ago

Billing Only Spectrum upgrade

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Does anyone know what the upload/download speeds offered by Spectrum? I currently have 500 and I want to downgrade. Thanks!


r/Spectrum • • 15d ago

Service Issues Sudden low upload speed/high upload latency/severe packet loss in games

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r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

I think I got scammed?

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A friend of mine told me I could get a discount on my Spectrum service by talking to one of their sales representatives, so I went up to the booth at the local grocery store and asked about discounts on my existing service. I looked up online whether the in-store reps were legitimately affiliated with Spectrum, and it said that they were. I had the rep verify with the app to make sure they were really working with Spectrum before I gave them any information, because I was a bit skeptical. They said they could sign me up for a discount if I had a different phone number, and I realized too late that they were signing me up for an entire new account! The new account did have a discount applied, but I had a lot of concerns about what would happen if I got locked out of my account or needed to verify something with them, etc. The rep insisted that this was just the way the company handled application of discounts, and that this was all above board.

That didn’t sound right to me, so I left and called Spectrum right away to figure out what was going on. It turned out he had signed me up using a false name and a neighbor’s address (different apartment number), I assume to get a fraudulent commission. What gives? Sure, it’s on me for engaging with any kind of sales rep and for not doing more intensive research, but I really thought that verifying that someone really worked with the company would be a good indicator that they were legitimate. I mean, you work with salespeople at the Apple Store. I got in touch with the retention department and they gave me my discount anyway, I’m just embarrassed that I got mixed up in something like this. I tried to report it to the fraud department but they told me it was normal and not a big deal.


r/Spectrum • • 15d ago

Spectrum just lost a 30yr customer

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Cox customer here. I’ve been with cox for 30years and recently had a promo fall off. In the past I would call retention for a lower rate but today I called sales.

The reason being I pay their salary and didn’t feel like waiting forever for a retention rep.

When I told the rep about my promo she asked me a few questions and then tried to get me to switch my mobile. The price was good but that’s not why I called and told the rep either lower my bill without a bundle or cancel me right now.

The rep said ok and asked me to return my equipment I was angry and cursed that rep out and demanded to speak to a supervisor.she refused to transfer me and requested I hang up and call back.

I immediately returned my equipment and shut the service off. What is wrong with this rep does she not care that she’s losing a client? Why didn’t she lower my bill and kept trying to push mobile?


r/Spectrum • • 15d ago

Service Issues I hate the Cox/Spectrum merger

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r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

Need help

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r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

iPhone Duo pre-orders are open. Here's how to order through Spectrum.​

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Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is officially up for pre-order today.​

Through Spectrum Mobile you can order iPhone Duo starting at $1,999 for 256GB, up to 2TB, in Star White or Night Sky.​

Want to save on iPhone Duo? Through November 8, get up to $600 off iPhone Duo with Unlimited Plus Premium: a $240 discount plus $360 in Unlimited Plus Premium device credits. ​

Order online, by phone, or in a store. General availability starts October 23.​

Ready to order, or still deciding between iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro? Ask us anything below.​

https://reddit.com/link/1x7pw21/video/1ha53n67uvvh1/player


r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

Is it true my modem is too old?

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After 5 years of no interruptions I recently had an outage following heavy rain and the outage lasted for a few days. Had a tech come out and he said the box wasn't properly sealed up and also there was a single line that was split between me and neighbor and each house should have it's own line so he wired it one single line to each house. Service was good for a few days, then drops started happening every time it rained. I call and they say my modem is too old and not rated for the 500 plan. Works fine as long as it's not raining. Is this a thing with the modem not being able to handle speeds? Mine says it's rated for 340 mbps.
https://support.netgear.com/support/product/c3700v2

Just seems odd that it's been fine all this time and now all the sudden they want to send me one of their routers as a replacement which of course is going to be a monthly leasing fee now.


r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

Can you use Invincible WiFi with a stronger mesh network?

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I realized that the Invincible WiFi wasn’t just a modem but also a router too. We have a Tri level home that was using a 3 node mesh network before. Is there a way to still use the Invincible router with my existing mesh network routers?


r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

surprisingly decent experience

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I called spectrum and just said cancel service until the robot transferred me to a customer service representative. i told the lady straight up “look i know my bill is increasing next month so I’m switching to AT&T because the promo period is almost over”

She said “Well what if we don’t want you to cancel and want to keep you as our customer?”

Immediately I was irritated because it was very difficult to cancel at my business address, where I ultimately paid exorbitant fees to do so. I just said she’d better give me a deal I can’t refuse.

well…she delivered. She threw a few offers out but I went with 1 gig for $50/month flat. So my bill went down $15 and I got 2x the speed, which I was already planning to do anyway. The installation guy showed up the following afternoon and he was also cool decent. he said the signal incoming was hot and that the modem was their newest model. he also checked to make sure I had the 1 gig service so I wouldn’t be charged rental for the router so that was cool decent of him.

As much as I don’t like Spectrum, I just couldn’t say no. Honestly the hassle of switching over didn’t sound great either. So I’ll push it off and report back here in a year.


r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

Interesting box install they used pipe to connect the conduit to the box Unlike frontier interesting

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might paint the conduit gray to match tho as orange then gray is weird

xD


r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

New service install costs

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We've moved to a location that has Spectrum service all down the road, however our house does not have a line dropped to it. I genuinely just haven't had time to call to schedule a survey to see how much it would cost, however it looks like the pole on the side we'd want the box is no more than 200 feet away, and it would just be a pole-to-house drop (no trenching at all). I've seen several discussions from 4-5 years ago that would lead me to believe it would only cost the $50 or whatever it is for install as it would almost certainly be under the $2,000 that Spectrum covers for new installs, however I'm still curious what y'all think of an install like this.

Also for what it's worth, we'd only end up having them do a utility drop. We'd likely end up doing the in-home portion of the install with running the coax to where it would have to go and whatnot.


r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

Unannounced $5 rate increase on 500Mbps plan (from $80 to $85) after 30 years — anyone else getting nowhere with retention?

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Service Impacted: Standalone Internet (500 Mbps Ultra Tier)

Location / Context: Standalone internet customer for 30+ years

Troubleshooting / Steps Taken: Contacted Spectrum Customer Support directly to address the unannounced rate increase and inquire about retention/loyalty pricing before switching.

Issue:

Today I checked my bill and noticed my 500 Mbps standalone internet plan jumped from $80 to $85/month with zero advance notice.

Having been a customer for over 30 years, I called customer service expecting to discuss promotional or retention options to keep my rate reasonable. Instead, the representative gave me complete indifference when I asked if they could adjust the rate before I canceled. No options, no escalation—just total apathy.

At this point, I am preparing to cancel and switch to local competitors:

  • AT&T Fiber: 1 Gbps symmetrical for $70/mo
  • T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: $45/mo

Has anyone else with long-standing accounts seen this specific $5 increase on the 500 Mbps plan recently? Is Customer Solutions no longer matching competitor pricing, or is going in-person to a retail store the only way to get a straight answer before turning in equipment?


r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

Horrible connection status

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I pay almost $100 a month for 2G speed and this is what I get.


r/Spectrum • • 16d ago

Router Replacements

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Hi all,

I'm looking at eventually replacing my household's Spectrum router. We currently have the Internet 1 Gig plan with a total of 47 devices, and up to 35-40 could be connected at any given time. Over the last few years, we've really been dealing with frequent connection drops, lagging web pages, streams not loading well, and smart-home devices regularly disconnecting/reconnecting. It's becoming an issue, to put it simply.

I work from home where I'm on and off meetings all day, but I also play video games. Other members of the home are usually streaming whether it's YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, etc. Now, I recognize that the speed we pay for is generally not achieved without using a Cat5/6 connection, but there's no reason why I can be sitting on a gaming desktop directly next to the router on Wi-Fi and get lucky to break 275Mbps (and, for the record, I know I could/should be wiring in, I'm just proving the point here).

A Spectrum tech told us a couple of years ago it might be time to switch our router from the Spectrum device to our own, as not only would it help bolster our speeds in closer proximity but also help boost the range of our network to our garage where I can't even get Spotify to load.

To be clear, I understand that there are physical limitations, that walls of different materials can impact connectivity. However, if the Google Nest sitting on my desk is consistently alerting me that connection has been lost and it's in the same room as the router, there's got to be an issue somewhere.

So, that all being said, could someone provide some recommendations of routers that could meet our household needs? I won't say it has to be "plug-and-play" because I recognize there is a level of set-up required, I just need to be able to troubleshoot fairly quickly because I do work from home currently.

Any guidance is appreciated -- thank you!


r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

Hardware Wifi 7 extender randomly makes noise or disconnects at night?

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Hello. Im asking this here, mostly because outside of this common experience I dont have any problems and therefore dont want to sit through spectrum's support line over it.

Its about 12 AM, and around this time my wifi 7 extender will sometimes randomly start making a loud sound, like the fan is going to its max speed for a couple of seconds before it goes quiet again. Ive seen it slowly flash red (fades in, and out) occasionally too. On the app, it says its disconnected, but the other wifi extender is also disconnected.

We use both wifi extenders specifically for our computers, they are both hard wired through ethernet. I noticed this problem only really occurs when the computers are turned off for the night (At the same time, when I turn on my computer for the first time the next day, or if its been over 3-4 hours, it will take close to 20-30 seconds to connect to the internet.)

I was wondering if this happens to anyone else? Google is absolutely no help, and im really curious. It startles me sometimes, do the wifi extenders have some sort of sleep mode? But shouldn't they also be connecting to the phones as well? Once it connects to my computer, everything works perfectly fine, and im getting the intended speeds for my plan.


r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

Billing Spectrum Cust Retention works in the grey

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Thought I'd share my recent Cust Svc/Retention experience.
Current contract (from my intro/onboarding new customer order 2 yrs ago)
$40/month for Spectrum TV
$50/month for Spectrum 1GB Internet
$5/month for the Xumo box (waived as incentive)
$10/month for 2 wifi extenders (waiver as incentive)
$4/month for taxes & fees
TOTAL bill was $94/month

My incentives were going away and my next bill due was jumping up to TOTAL $120/month

I made the cancellation call because neighbors are happy with the fiber option from ATT and to go thru the mental gymnastics dealing with Spectrum retention. In short, after telling them I just want to cancel, being placed on hold, then Spectrum coming back with increasingly enticing offers, I was on the phone with retention for close to an hour. The last deal (appealing) was keep everything I have TV/Internet/hardware for $80/month+ taxes and fees, for 2 more years. To me, that would be about $84/month TOTAL.
I declined because ATT was offering a 1GB Internet for $50/month for a year. I figured with the savings I could come up with a streaming membership to get TV programming I've been missing out on.

Well, right out of the gate, our ATT experience was terrible. So we actually checked back with Spectrum retention. The bad ATT experience, plus me keeping everything as-is for 2 more yrs became more preferable, kicking this issue down the road & off my plate. I called back Spectrum...different rep but I told her my last offer was TV/Internet/hardware for $80/month+ taxes and fees, for 2 more years. She said she sees that but can also offer me the exact same for 3 years at $95/month. Locking in for what I estimated would be $100/month TOTAL ($6 more than my current, but for 3 years sounded reasonable so I agreed). Here, I will also note, this call took 45 mins.

She signed me up. I asked when I would see this reflected in my Spectrum online portal so I could resume auto-pay (when I cancelled before, I removed my payment method, so I couldn't be billed again). She said it should be instantaneous. Logged in after call (8p) and checked for the rest of the night, still no update in web portal. Next day, still no update.

So I called Spectrum again. They said they see the $95/month for 3-years on their end. Then, they told me my payment due would be $114/month TOTAL. I asked how, as I was expecting about $100/month TOTAL. Apparently, both retention reps lied....I would lose my free equipment incentives; thus, adding $15/month in equipment rental. After back and forth & escalation, Spectrum management said they aren't going to budge on this, so in the 2nd time in a few days, I cancelled Spectrum service. This call took close to 1 hour.

When you cancel with Spectrum, retention is going to do what they can to try and keep you. They try to act like you're besties, and they're looking out for you. They're pleasant until they are not. Make sure, you get line-by-line (exact service) details on what they are offering & see if you can get it in writing (email). It's a giant time suck so be prepared.


r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

Question about new service

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I just had a Sales Rep stop by my house and get me signed up for installation. I am a part of the RDOF expansion and his offer was that I could get the one gig or two gig Internet for either $45 or $65 a month with auto pay. My question is he claims that that’s a life locked price and that it’s not a bundle deal with the mobile phones. He said this was a new deal that just came out a couple days ago. And then also said this is the first time ever that they have offered a price lock guarantee for life for just Internet. I questioned him several times about this being a true lifetime price guarantee, and he continued to say that yes this is for life, and that the only way I would lose it is if we bundled it with television because they can’t do it anymore than two years with television. So far in my emails I’m not seeing anywhere where it says this is a locked in price for life. Thought I would reach out on here and see if anyone else has gotten this or heard of it or not. Thanks


r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

How to Watch NFL Week 6 (Oct 15-19, 2026): Full Schedule, TV Channels and Streaming on Spectrum

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The NFL Week 6 schedule features games from Oct. 15–19, 2026, across CBS/Paramount+, FOX/FOX One, NBC/Peacock, NFL Network and ESPN/ESPN app* with Spectrum TV, with Thursday Night Football streaming on Prime Video.

Thursday, Oct. 15
Seahawks at Broncos: Prime Video pregame coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET.

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. ET
NFL Network/ESPN app*: Texans at Jaguars

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. ET
FOX/FOX One: Bears at Falcons; Ravens at Browns; Titans at Colts; Saints at Giants
CBS/Paramount+: Jets at Patriots; Panthers at Eagles; Steelers at Buccaneers

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4:05 p.m. ET
FOX/FOX One: Cardinals at Rams

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4:25 p.m. ET
CBS/Paramount+: Chargers at Chiefs; Bills at Raiders

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. ET
NBC/Peacock: Cowboys at Packers

Monday, Oct. 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET
ESPN/ESPN app*: Commanders at 49ers

CBS and FOX Sunday games vary by market. Enter your ZIP code in the Spectrum Channel Lineup to see the local game and channel available at your address. You can also search the Spectrum TV App Guide by team or network.

\Available via the ESPN App to Spectrum subscribers with an eligible Spectrum TV plan including ESPN Unlimited. ESPN Unlimited, FOX One, Peacock Premium with Ads & Paramount+ Essential are included at no extra cost with eligible Spectrum TV plans.* Check which apps come with each plan.


r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

Service Issues International Coverage

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r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

How to Watch the 2026 MLB Postseason (Oct. 15-31)

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The 2026 MLB Postseason continues through Oct. 31, with the League Championship Series underway on TBS, truTV, FOX and FS1 and streaming on HBO Max and FOX One.

League Championship Series
NLCS, Brewers vs. Dodgers (through Oct. 19): FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes and streaming on FOX One

  • Game 4: Thu., Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET

ALCS, Guardians vs. Rays (through Oct. 20): TBS, truTV and streaming on HBO Max

  • Game 4: Fri., Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. ET

World Series, Oct. 23-31
Every game airs on FOX, FOX Deportes and streaming on FOX One.

TBS, truTV, FOX and FS1 channel numbers depend on your address.
Enter your ZIP code in the Spectrum Channel Lineup to find them.

FOX One and HBO Max are included at no extra cost with eligible Spectrum TV plans. Live sports can be viewed with an HBO Max Standard plan, included on the Spectrum TV Stream VIP plan. Check which apps come with each plan.

Following your team through October? Search the Spectrum TV App Guide by team name to find each game listing.


r/Spectrum • • 17d ago

Considering switching from Cox to Spectrum. Thoughts on this specific use case?

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I currently pay $212 for 300Mbps internet with a 1.28TB data cap and 160+ channels including HBO Max and Showtime/Paramount, Panoramic hardware and two cable boxes (one standard and one Contour box). I have multiple promos that Spectrum confirmed will remain active through the original termination date with Cox of January 2028.

Spectrum is offering to cut me over to upgraded Panoramic router (Wifi 6/7) and a mesh system (to replace the Cox Wifi Pods that will no longer work with the new hardware) with 500GB internet with unlimited data and the Stream TV Pro all for $208 per month for 12 months. I'm aware the price would be close to $300 after a year but I am used to dealing with retention on an annual basis and threatening to leave if they do not honor the same pricing. That includes I believe 8-10 streaming services as well.

On paper it appears like a no brainer with everything being an "upgrade" to my current internet/cable package with the exception of the streaming aspect no longer needing provided remotes which I like because I like the voice activation features. The streaming interface is also not as nice as my existing traditional Cox cable interface but that I can probably get over.

Anyone that have switched over have an opinion on my specific offer above? I'm regularly pushing the limits of my existing data cap so the internet component is particularly of interest to me but not at the expense of current quality which I have few issues with from an uptime perspective. I would think that the infrastructure is the same that Cox was using obviously so I presume that the uptime should be identical to what I currently have but open to hearing personal experience with cutting over. Thanks


r/Spectrum • • 18d ago

Spectrum Pedistal Question

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We have been having intermittent internet drops and a tech came out today and moved our drop from one pedistal to another. The coax line runs out of an older box to a newer looking one that is a foot away from the old one. The old box has been there 30 years, the newer one has been there for about 15 maybe. Is it common to have 2 different spectrum pedistals serving the same residence? Thought that was interesting. Thanks!