Comcast Equipment Return Impossible for Rural Customers
Comcast customers in rural areas with no nearby drop-off locations face impossible equipment return logistics, yet are still sent to collections when returns are delayed. The nearest options are 80+ miles away, creating a structural service failure for underserved regions. No software gap is apparent, but reflects broader last-mile ISP accountability failures.
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