Directv vs Spectrum Communications
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Our website collected and compiled various consumer reviews about Directv and Spectrum Communications as well as customer ratings and recommendations for these brands. Each brand score is calculated based on set of relevant criteria and displays company performance over time.
Directv and Spectrum Communications Overview
Directv was first mentioned on PissedConsumer on Oct 9, 2007 and since then this brand received 12974 reviews. It is 12938 reviews more than Spectrum Communications received since Apr 30, 2017.
Directv and Spectrum Communications Consumer Ratings
Rank
218
out of 1945 in Telecommunications category
293
out of 1945 in Telecommunications category
Customer service
169
in category
147
in category
Product or Service Quality
149
in category
147
in category
Price Affordability
263
in category
289
in category
According to consumer ratings and reviews, Directv ranks 75 points higher in the Telecommunications category than Spectrum Communications.
People gave Directv 1.4 stars for Customer service criterion in Telecommunications category and it is 395 points higher than the worst rated brand in this category.
At the same time, Spectrum Communications was rated 1.5 stars for Customer service criterion in this category and it is 417 points higher than the worst rated brand in this category.
If we look at Product or Service Quality criterion, than we see that Spectrum Communications has a higher rating than Spectrum Communications.
Regarding Price Affordability criterion, consumers gave Directv 1.7 stars and it is 53% greater than other in category.
Spectrum Communications however was rated 1.5 stars and it is 51% worse than other in category.
Directv and Spectrum Communications Rating Details
Reviewer's quote
...99/month with free HBO for life as long as I had my cellphone service with AT&T. Now I have never changed my cellular plan. I have been on the unlimited family plan for over 6 years now with 7 phone lines on my account plus a home line plus AT&T internet in my home...
Donnita
Asked the company to stop sending me solicitations about their Internet service in large part because they were recently sued by New York State and lost the largest ever internet fraud case in the state of nearly $180 million. Obviously, Spectrum had and possibly still has a criminal enterprise....
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Product or Service Quality
Reviewer's quote
Called to see about getting bill lowered. Luke asked what channels I watched and I told him.He said sure after a few minutes he came back and yes he could put me in family package for $55 a month.I quoted the channels (only 6 of them is all we watch) he said yes.Well today I only have 2 channels...
Corliss
...I now have broken wires in the attic, hours wasted on service calls, broken promises from Spectrum, a $354. 48 bill including at least $90 up to $ :dead: 120 for service that never worked, late fees of at least $64 and never saw the credit anyway. I cut the cord for another service that works better...
James E
Reviewer's quote
...They raised our price on the 13th month to almost double. This after they installed the wrong boxes, we had the main one and then two others in different parts of the houses. These folks couldn't tell the truth if it came notarized on their tongues...
PissedConsumer1727154
...WGRZ will just hold them hostage again and cause a further price increase for its inferior programming. Want no part of that! Dump Spectrum, dump WGRZ! They both STINK!..
PissedConsumer1682926
Directv and Spectrum Communications Pros and Cons
Pros
- Picture quality
- Having tv when it does work
- Service installer was courteous
- Initial bait and switch offerings were appealing
- Offers mentioned on commercials
- And obviously they are trained to lye
Cons
- Poor customer service
- Evasive billing practices
- Broken promises
- False advertising
- Customer service
- Everything else about them
Directv and Spectrum Communications Most Positive Reviews
Top rated reviews
I called directV at the end of my 2 years, my contract was coming to an end and I wanted to cancel and move on to Goggle...
I purchased a bundle of tv, internet, and phone. I went to the spectrum store to pick up my equipment. Installed the...
Directv and Spectrum Communications Most Critical Reviews
Lowest rated reviews
We have had Direct TV for just over 1 year. We purchased it through a satellite provider that had a booth at the Ohio S...
My problem was I had problems with the billing I have bundle with the Communication company and one of the bundles I...
Directv and Spectrum Communications Latest Reviews
Recent published reviews
I get charged. “Regional Sports Fee” when I don’t subscribe to any sports channels nor do I watch sports on tv.... this...
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They changed the terms of service to be a monthly subscription in May/June but I never received notice. I cancelled...
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Directv and Spectrum Communications Products and Services
Most reviewed product and services
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Directv Tv Service
(2703 reviews)
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Directv Tv Guide
(1328 reviews)
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Directv Customer Care
(1222 reviews)
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Spectrum Communications Bundle
(8 reviews)
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Spectrum Communications Tv Service
(4 reviews)
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Spectrum Communications Cable Tv Service
(4 reviews)
Spectrum Communications vs …
How would you compare Directv vs Spectrum Communications?
Well Spectrum has priced themselves out of the market with me. I called and asked about a little relief on the prices since I had been a loyal customer for almost 10 years.
I was told that this was the best they could do and if I was dissatisfied with their price I should look elsewhere for my service. Well Guess What......I did and for the difference in pricing, I can live with the little inconveniences that I have experienced thus far. As for the Direct TV Customer Service, at least they were honest enough to tell me to stay with Spectrum for my internet service as Direct could not touch them in that area.
So you see, all is not a gloom and doom as is alleged with Direct TV. Spectrum, come back to reality and charge a reasonable price for your product and I might, MIGHT come back!