Does Verizon REALLY care about customer service?

OK, to be fair, I do realize that I've been attempting to make an order for a high demand product on a day when thousands of others are doing the same thing. But, I guess I expect a company like Verizon, one that boasts how cutting edge their technology and networks are, to be a little more prepared for the influx in website and phone traffic. It took, no less, than 2 hours to complete a pre-order transaction due to technical failures on both the web and phone support. Isn't this what my $30 upgrade fee is supposed to cover? Wasn't I told that the additional money I pay to upgrade is to ensure a "positive customer experience"? Well, my experience was anything but positive today. The website crashed 3 different times. I was disconnected at least three times, and when I received an autocall for a customer service survey, even THAT didn't work! Verizon, do you want to know the answer if my recent experience with customer service solved my problem? I'll tell you, the answer is NO. Do you care? I doubt it.
I'd threaten to leave as a customer, but unfortunately, where I live, Verizon is my ONLY option. I'm in a rural community and there are literally no other providers in my area. So I pay ridiculously high fees, for substandard service. I can only have successful phone conversations from the south end of my home, while standing near a window, completely motionless. If I move, call drops (even with good signal strength).
But I guess I should be grateful for the experience of being a Verizon user, and continue to pay them additional fees for the privilege of being one of their valuable customers.
While I am forced to be a Verizon customer due to my geography, you can bet that when asked by others what my opinion is of the company, I'll encourage everyone to make a different choice if they can.

Thats why I normally do not get involved with writing on message boards, especially corporate boards, too many company employees write comments like that on behalf of their office…and yes, cellular service and home communications services are a little more that a “soda” and yes, I do expect loyalty to be a two way street….end of thread, unsubscribed from this farce….

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    I need some answers on my bill and no one to talk to....what is going on Verizon?

    My frustration is that I cant get a live person on a timely basis like I use to be able to. I have always valued customer service from Verizon and have complimented several times in the past.  But now it seems we are forced to send emails (the chat was not even working the other day as everyone was busy).
    My specific question is that I cannot see my discount from my work on my bills and wondering where this shows up at?
    >>Personal information removed to comply with the Verizon Wireless Terms of Service<<
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  • Does Verizon really care about the windows phones??

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    Thats why I normally do not get involved with writing on message boards, especially corporate boards, too many company employees write comments like that on behalf of their office…and yes, cellular service and home communications services are a little more that a “soda” and yes, I do expect loyalty to be a two way street….end of thread, unsubscribed from this farce….

  • Does verizon wireless have a customer service policy?

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        unhappypotentialcustomer,
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    KevinR_VZW
    Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

  • Creative Cloud - Does Adobe REALLY Care About Customers?

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    Nice sentiments, could not agree more.
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    I hope this occurs across the globe with students ("potential" future Adobe customers) whom may be hindered in their monetary abilities but not in seeing the truth towards what it being placed upon them by Adobe concerning the Cloud mirage. This is a great opportunity for educators to truly educate their students about Adobe.
    xIDx wrote:
    One thing I am supremely sure about is Adobe has got it really, really wrong on the Creative Cloud strategy.
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    http://macperformanceguide.com/blog/2013/20130508_1a-Adobe-legal-agree ment.html
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  • Why Apple don't fix half year serious problem with HD3000, Lion and Adobe products? Doesn't Apple really care about advanced users?

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  • Does Verizon Wireless care more about sales or customer service?

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  • Does Verizon Wireless really care about its customers?

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  • Verizon does not care about poor service

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    I keep paying the bill so I won't have to deal with the issues involved in changing carriers, but I am getting close to twisting off.  It is due again.  Maybe it is time.........................

    bobvz wrote:
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    It most certainly does not indicate a "breach of contract." Per the Customer Agreement you were accepting when you came to VZW:
    Where and How Does Verizon Wireless Service Work?
    Wireless devices use radio transmissions, so unfortunately you can't get Service if your device isn't in range of a transmission signal. And please be aware that even within your Coverage Area, many things can affect the availability and quality of your Service, including network capacity, your device, terrain, buildings, foliage and weather.
    What Are My Rights for Dropped Calls or Interrupted Service?
    If you drop a call in your Coverage Area, redial. If it's answered within 5 minutes, call us within 90 days if you're a Postpay customer, or within 45 days if you're a Prepaid customer, and we'll give you a 1–minute airtime credit. If you're a Postpay customer and you lose Service in your Coverage Area for more than 24 hours in a row and we're at fault, call us within 180 days and we'll give you a credit for the time lost. Please be aware that these are your only rights for dropped calls or interrupted Service.
    The bold in the last sentence was mine to emphasize the most important qualifier of the whole. In the first paragraph, it essentially states that the service and quality is not guaranteed (even if VZW is historically the most reliable provider in the country). The second paragraph states that you can be compensated for the lost time and that this compensation is the only right you have regarding dropped calls or interrupted service (outages and whatnot). Terminating the contract would still generate the early termination fee, which you would certainly be responsible for.
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  • Wow I can see from all the negative feed  back that Verizon does not care about  customer loyalty.

    I have 4 i phones I pad 2 mac books and internet,landline and cable all through verizon. i have contacted verizon customer service I have been to A verizon store and have been lied to by there customer service department. Two of my phones that belong to my son and daughter where severely damaged at a school function. I inquired about having the two phone replaced of which the phones are up for renew in 6 weeks.I find it unbelievable that a loyal customer who has been with them for 7 years and pays there bill every month( 500.00 ) absolutely refuses to help me just mind blowing. I had my mother two sisters and brother switch to them and now will let them know of this. Shame on them they don't deserve customers like me and will be looking to changing to att and comcast for my services.

        Good morning dupi17.  I want to to start off by thanking you for your continued support over the years.  I am sorry to hear about your kids phone getting damaged while at a function.  Its always disappointing to see something like that happen. For situations like this, it is always great to have insurance.  What kind of damage was on the device? Do you have insurance on the device?
    If you don't have insurance, you can take a look at our Certified Pre Owned program.  These are phones that are in like new condition, but are sold at less than full retail, to make the cost more manageable.  For more information on our Certified Pre Owned Program, please visit http://vz.to/rcDvLW.
    NickB_VZW
    VZWSupport
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  • Questions about Customer Service and Prepaid Phones

    Yes, I have had Straight Talk for over two years. The phone service its self was wonderful. I only came across three places within a 50 mile radios of not being able to get reception. After asking around I found out that Straight Talks service is through Verizon. Everyone I talk to says the Verizon Tower reception was the best. I have been waiting a total of 22 days for Straight Talk to send my replacement for my broken phone. I have had it and I am going to sell the phone on Ebay when I receive it. My service with Straight Talk ends in four days and I am really considering Verizon.. Wanting to do this over the weekend. I know if I purchase a phone from Verizon directly it will be shipped overnight.
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    uses the com.bea.p13n.mail.MailManager command-line java class (JavaDoc
    at http://e-docs.bea.com/wlp/docs81/javadoc/index.html). This can be
    invoked from cron or at for regular email delivery. Also, the emails are
    deposited in the MAIL_* tables
    (http://e-docs.bea.com/wlp/docs81/db/4Schemas.html#1064602), so you
    could implement a delivery system from that as well.
    3. There are no parameters since the email delivery is invoked from a
    command-line process.
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