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Chat Subject: FiOS Television (Other)
Your Question: Box is cycling every few minutes.
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George : Chat ID for this session is 03191189238. (21:15:22)
George(21:15:27): Thank you for using Verizon FiOS Technical Support. I apologize for any delays in reaching an agent today.
My name is George, for security purposes please post the name and address on the account as well as a good can be reached telephone number.
While I access your account and start running some diagnostic tests, please open a new browser window and type http://www.verizon.com/inhomeagent in the address bar and follow the prompts to download our new In Home Agent support tool, if you?ve not already done so.
Ferdinand Reinke(21:15:28): I don’t think there is much that can be done. The box is recycling every few minutes. And, my other box is running fine. Argh!
Ferdinand Reinke(21:16:11): I don’t want the inhome agent on my hardware.
George(21:16:36): please provide the information, i have asked for above please
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George(21:17:30): address on the account also
Ferdinand Reinke(21:17:45): {Extraneous Deleted}
George(21:18:20): ok
George(21:18:30): After our chat session is completed, I will send you a helpful email to the email address listed above reinke@reinke.cc
George(21:18:30): I’m sorry for any frustration this has caused, but I’d be glad to assist you with your issue today.
George(21:18:51): For security purposes can I please get you to confirm the account number, the last amount you paid, or the install date, please.
Ferdinand Reinke(21:19:07): I have no idea of that information.
George(21:19:42): i also need that information, i can wait also. if you need me to
Ferdinand Reinke(21:20:26):
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George(21:21:01): thank you
George(21:21:27): also which box has the issue, the dvr or the sd box?
Ferdinand Reinke(21:21:51): the hd dvr box
George(21:22:22): is there any clicking or humming noise from the dvr/
Ferdinand Reinke(21:22:29): no
George(21:22:50): are you in front of it now?
George(21:22:55): i just flashed the programming on it
George(21:23:00): i need you to test it and see if it reboots
Ferdinand Reinke(21:23:03): sounds like the other tv has stopped playing
Ferdinand Reinke(21:23:19): press menu
George(21:23:34): i programmed both
George(21:23:40): go ahead and press menu
Ferdinand Reinke(21:23:44): done
George(21:23:54): picture?
Ferdinand Reinke(21:23:57): yes
George(21:24:03): let it play ok
Ferdinand Reinke(21:24:08): yup
Ferdinand Reinke(21:24:18): recylced
George(21:24:29): just did?
Ferdinand Reinke(21:24:32): yes
George(21:25:07): I’m going to mail out a replacement Set Top Box to you. It will arrive by UPS Next-Day Air (typically within 2-3 business days).
1. Once you receive the new Set Top Box, unplug the bad STB and power adapter and use the new STB and power adapter.
2. Then send back the bad Set Top Box using the supplied UPS shipping label and dropoff at the nearest UPS Store (www.theupsstore.com) or UPS Dropoff location.
Ferdinand Reinke(21:26:11): And I’m supposed to be happy about that. I’m without the TV service for 2-3 business days and I lose all the programs on the DVR?
George(21:26:31): yes you will lose all the recorded programs
Ferdinand Reinke(21:26:47): I know but I am NOT happy about that.
George(21:27:02): i am sorry, there is nothing we can do to make it not reboot
Ferdinand Reinke(21:27:36): OK let’s delete the DVR service completely. Just send me a replacement HD box.
George(21:28:06): can not do that, you have to talk to billing to do that
Ferdinand Reinke(21:28:26): This is the third DVR box that is being replaced.
George(21:28:31): if you want to swap to a lower priced box, they will have to do an ordr
George(21:28:36): i am sorry, but this isnt billing and orders
George(21:28:52): we do not, do orders to downgrade your box
George(21:29:02): i can only send you out a like for like unit
George(21:29:07): no downgrades
Ferdinand Reinke(21:29:43): Well you can credit the bill for at least four days out of service.
George(21:29:53): no
George(21:29:59): this isnt biling, this is repair
Ferdinand Reinke(21:30:04): NO>
George(21:30:24): repair, does not handle your bill or orders
Ferdinand Reinke(21:30:25): just shaking my head.
George(21:30:45): you understand, in repair we do not handle billing or orders
George(21:30:45): correct?
George(21:31:00): im going to send you out a replacement unit for your dvr
Ferdinand Reinke(21:31:00): I understand only to well.
George(21:31:05): since it keeps rebooting
George(21:31:11): it has been ordered
George(21:34:07): do you have any other questions, about the replacement unit
Ferdinand Reinke(21:34:32): NO!
George(21:35:08): I’m glad I could help. Chat Support is available everyday from 8am-9pm Central. Additional information on all 3 FiOS services can be found online at http://verizon.com/residentialhelp/.
Also, we have the Verizon In Home Agent that you can download at http://www.verizon.com/inhomeagent Thank you for choosing Verizon and have a great day.
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This is not help.
This is the THIRD DVR!
VERIZON FIOS is NOTRECOMMENDED!
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