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WIDE OPEN WEST.COM
Computer Network or Wiring Install or Repair, Computer Repair, Troubleshooting or Upgrades - For Business, Commercial Computer Network or Wiring Installation or Repair Service,
About us
DBA: WOW.
Business highlights
29 years of experience
Services we offer
CABLE TELEVISION AND TELEPHONE SERVICES., HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
Reviews
3.917 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| 47% | ||
| 24% | ||
| 12% | ||
| 12% | ||
| 6% |
Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews
Aurora P.
Jul 2015
Techs had to visit three times to determine the problem was actually in their pole to pole line, but each time they were punctual, friendly,professional and very helpful. They also credited my bill fir the inconvenience, and apologies profusely for the issues!
Karen K.
Aug 2014
It was a positive experience.
Martin R.
Jun 2014
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Joseph B.
Feb 2014
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John S.
Oct 2013
Initial contact to place order was very good - helpful and very professional. Installer was prompt courteous and professional.
Linea R.
May 2013
I find there customer service to be phenomenal, I wish all companies had such a good service.
Don C.
Jan 2013
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Mary K.
Dec 2012
Customer service is always polite and quick. The technicians who come to the house are usually polite and knowledgeable, but I don't understand why, when they fix one issue, another comes up. In the past three years, I have gone through 4 HD DVRs. Each one had the hard drive burn out. Now I have a newer one made by a different company and it has lasted longer than the others. It still has a problem with pixelation and picture freeze, just like all the previous HD DVRs. The wire from my house to the pole has been changed because of low signal strength at least twice. I think it's not the wire.
Right now WOW is fielding calls from numerous customers because of glitches in whatever improvement they just made with their system. I would be one of them, but I keep getting a busy signal. We have two other televisions with cable but no box that have to be reprogrammed every two days to get back many of the channels that suddenly disappear, or are placed under new numbers (NBC 203 becomes 24-203, but we have to scroll through to find it since our remote doesn't have a hyphen and we don't know what the new channel number is anyway, or if it's still there.). We are moving at the end of the month, so I will put up with it until then. WOW does not service the area in our new neighborhood, so I won't be able to find out if the new change has improved anything. I can tell you that it hasn't improved anything here...yet.
I still have hope for WOW and wish them the best. They had the channels we wanted, the price wasn't bad and the internet has never gone down or had issues with speed. They always seem to want to fix what is wrong and are happy to serve the customer. When I visit others, though, and see how well their cable works, it makes the problems with mine more glaring.
Right now WOW is fielding calls from numerous customers because of glitches in whatever improvement they just made with their system. I would be one of them, but I keep getting a busy signal. We have two other televisions with cable but no box that have to be reprogrammed every two days to get back many of the channels that suddenly disappear, or are placed under new numbers (NBC 203 becomes 24-203, but we have to scroll through to find it since our remote doesn't have a hyphen and we don't know what the new channel number is anyway, or if it's still there.). We are moving at the end of the month, so I will put up with it until then. WOW does not service the area in our new neighborhood, so I won't be able to find out if the new change has improved anything. I can tell you that it hasn't improved anything here...yet.
I still have hope for WOW and wish them the best. They had the channels we wanted, the price wasn't bad and the internet has never gone down or had issues with speed. They always seem to want to fix what is wrong and are happy to serve the customer. When I visit others, though, and see how well their cable works, it makes the problems with mine more glaring.
Donna B.
Aug 2012
How has the preformance been going??? Horrible. I still have TV picture freeze, digital breakup, Not able to use my internet connection. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH WOW?? A supervisor needs to look into the situation for the Royal Oak area service.
I've asked to speak to a supervisor several times when calling and CSR say they can help me.
I'm am not rude, yelling or out of control when speaking to the CSR. I believe that type of behavior does not get you anywhere when trying to solve a problem. I've been a long time customer and am more than ready to call the competion who are quickly changing over my complete neighborhood to ATT and Comcast providers. We as neighbors talk to each other and share our experiences regarding company performance.
maybe by posting frustration with WOW service on Angies list I can finally get some satisfaction!
I've asked to speak to a supervisor several times when calling and CSR say they can help me.
I'm am not rude, yelling or out of control when speaking to the CSR. I believe that type of behavior does not get you anywhere when trying to solve a problem. I've been a long time customer and am more than ready to call the competion who are quickly changing over my complete neighborhood to ATT and Comcast providers. We as neighbors talk to each other and share our experiences regarding company performance.
maybe by posting frustration with WOW service on Angies list I can finally get some satisfaction!
Kathleen B.
Aug 2012
I had previously used other services that were priced too high for me. Once WOW came in our area I began to use them and the cost was a lot more affordable. I like the selection of movies and channels they offer and I also like that I can use DVR. I also like that when I call them for service they come right out for repairs.
Kristy Q.
Jun 2012
They are spread out nationally. They have come out several times to do the installation, updated my modem boxes for the wire with Internet and cable. They were in and out within 20 minutes flat. The guys were early for their appointment, they weren't late, they were early; it was like almost an hour both times. They were super nice, very professional, very sweet, they tolerated the dog well. They are cheaper than everybody else around them. I checked out for Comcast, WOW, ATand T, and Horizon. They had the best prices.
HARRY B.
Feb 2012
It's been very good. I had one problem: one of my boxes went bad but I called them and they came right out and replaced it. I think the price is high and just went up at the first of the year. I'm considering switching to satellite and dropping my land line phone.
BETH M.
Oct 2008
We've been customers since the beta days and have always found the company to be very responsive to any issues. The technicians are always great, and one by one our neighbors have become customers too.
Deborah R.
Sep 2007
Shaun did a great job and went over technical reasons why an analog phone will still work with Voice over IP (VOIP) technology. He left a book which further explained how to set up caller ID, how to set up voicemail. He also showed me a website, which shows how fast your Internet service is if you want to compare it against your own. The total install took no longer than an hour. The technician Shaun even gave me advice on which router to buy. You only need a router if you want to have more than 1 computer use the web on a wireless basis. I would recommend WOW to someone who wants fast Internet and static-free phone service. I'm sure their TV/Cable offerings would be fine but I didn't want it.
CHRISTINE M.
May 2007
Horrible. The company showed up on time. Disconnected Comcast (illegally) and installed and connected the service that WOW offers. The cable, which the WOW representative claimed had hundreds of channels and was easy to navigate, offered 30% of the channels Comcast offers, operated at a turtles pace, and relied on an unfriendly remote and viewable (via the TV screen) catalog of channels/list of channels, i.e. pay-per-view and on-demand. I do NOT recommend having WOW come to your house!
KEN S.
Oct 2006
Wonderful experience. The installation was fast and I haven't had any service issues needing a call.
RANDY W.
May 2006
They do not let you know that you are on the lowest level of speed. I called to get assistance, and they took a long time and then just hung up. I then called back and talked to a supervisor, and she was even worse. I then was able to get the president of the company, and he was upset so they sent a service person out.
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FAQ
WIDE OPEN WEST.COM is currently rated 3.9 overall out of 5.
No, WIDE OPEN WEST.COM does not offer free project estimates.
No, WIDE OPEN WEST.COM does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, WIDE OPEN WEST.COM does not offer a senior discount.
No, WIDE OPEN WEST.COM does not offer emergency services.
No, WIDE OPEN WEST.COM does not offer warranties.