bug reportConsumer & Lifestyle · Telecom & UtilitiessituationalCable TvIspBillingService Reliability

ISP Channel Add-On Fails to Persist After Activation

Customers attempting to add premium channels through their ISP find the subscription disappears within hours of activation. The issue recurs across both phone support and online self-service channels, forcing repeated contacts.

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