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Comcast Downgraded HD Channels After System Update Without Customer Consent

A 30-year Comcast customer lost HD channel access after an April 2026 system update and was informed they would need to pay $10 more monthly to restore service they had been receiving. The downgrade happened without notice or consent. This is a consumer service dispute and billing trust issue, not a software market opportunity.

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