Cable Provider Support Error Removes Bundled Premium Channels During Correction
A customer trying to add one premium channel add-on had a support agent mistakenly add a different, more expensive bundle; when it was corrected, several other premium channels were removed and the customer's bill increased rather than decreased. Untangling the support-caused billing error required multiple calls with no resolution.
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