ISP Account Cancellation Blocked for Overseas Customers
Xfinity customers living or traveling abroad cannot cancel their service because cancellation requires an international phone call that Xfinity does not support. The AI chat assistant attempts to upsell international plans instead of facilitating the cancellation. This structural access barrier affects expats, military, and long-term travelers who have already vacated their residence.
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