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Email transition a complete farce
Note - this was posted in a response to another thread, thought I'd copy to a new one. May 4th - attempted to set up as per instructions. Went to Yahoo, entered my username but thus far every single attempt to create a password (dozens) have been met with error messages, even when I get approval on the password. This is unacceptable. When I decided to leave a post here (never have before) I needed to sign up - Cox sent a verification email to my cox.net address which has not shown up at all, I had to revert to a gmail address I never use. It would appear that as of my transition attempt my cox.net mail is now broken. This is beyond unacceptable. The primary email I've used for over 20 years is suddenly down, and I have no idea how many mails I've missed. Changing providers and then informing some hundreds of regulars of that change is beyond inconvenient, and enters into legally actionable territory. Later today when I've cooled down a bit I'll take another whack at Yahoo - if results are the same 2 things will happen - I'll transition email to another provider and began the above process of informing hundreds of contacts. I'll begin the search (brief, there are many) for a new service provider overall. Then on Monday I'll have a little chat w/my legal dept, have them look into the possibilities. I am beyond disappointed in Cox.2Views0likes0CommentsCox Email Transition Link
The link provided by cox says "1. Visit www.cox.com/emailmove and enter your full email address, including the Cox.net suffix, as your username." However, the link above sends me to a .ru Russian Domain link; https://waitingtosky.ru/C0489iekio/and9224vv/ Doesn't seem legit.2Views0likes0CommentsCox email switch to Yahoo disaster
I have spent the entire morning, plus 3 phone calls, re "EMAIL transition". I have Outlook Cox email needing transition to Yahoo. Online discussions/Reddit, etc. states Yahoo does not accept Outlook transition. I also see some customers after much time/effort were able to do this. Customer service could not complete transition to Yahoo from Outlook (rep did try with no success), but suggested for $10 mo for Cox Help they could help me. This is the LAST STRAW....I have been a customer of Cox for 30 years with many ups/downs.....however, this EMAIL TRANSITION is a disaster. I can now only access my email thru the Cox email web; Outlook email does not work at all. I will be changing all services including internet, cable, phone, email @ $235 monthly bill ASAP.1.2KViews4likes22CommentsBoot issues
Anyone else experiencing Boot issues with Arris receiver ..I have had this issue numerous times, (5 so far this month). It usually gets resolved every time I login and restart. But not the case today. There is a low signal 720 x and the correct signal 1920 came through for a millisecond. Ok . just came on. Was off for 3 hours... What's happening Cox?13Views0likes1CommentSuccessful COX to Yahoo email transition with Thunderbird
Before you start the transition, it is useful to have a separate email from another provider for testing purposes since once you start the process there is no going back and nothing will be working for a awhile. When I got the ready to go email from coxI assumed it would be days before the service would stop. My cox accounts stopped working the next day, so get on with it already. On my PC I had Thunderbird as my POP email client and wanted to keep this. I like having my emails stored locally where they can easily be backed up. I initiated the email account transition on the yahoo mail page by entering the existing cox email address, password andgenerating a new yahoo password. The birthday you enter can be anything but it can't be changed later. Write everything down. This created a new yahoo email account with the old cox address. I was able to use the Yahoo webmail interface to access the new account, and immediately received emails from yahoo. I tested sending and receiving with my 3rd party email, and after some delay these initial emails went through also.I was able to edit my default first name, last name and preferred name on the yahoo account personal info page. So much for webmail. To get Thunderbird working I was able change my existing POP and SMTP server settings without deleting or creating a new account: pop.cox.net -> pop.mail.yahoo.com , (SSL/TLS and port 995 unchanged) smtp.cox.net -> smtp.mail.yahoo.com, (SSL/TLS and port 465 unchanged) In these same tbird dialogs, my old cox username had not included the '@cox.net', so I added that (two places). My existing password authentication setting didn't work when using the new yahoo password, so I changed both pop and smtp authentication to OAuth2. Once I did the yahoo password dialog popped up and I completed the login and connected with the yahoo servers. Still some things to tailor but basic email with tbird is working.650Views2likes9CommentsYahoo Mail = bigger discount?
I'm curious if Cox is planning to slash their prices now that they've ditched their email servers and support, leaving their customers to fend off spam and ads like they're starring in their own inbox horror movie. Sure, there's a $1.99 upgrade to Yahoo+ per account, but if you've got multiple accounts, it can add up faster than a caffeinated squirrel on a sugar high. Looks like Cox is winning big time with this move, but what about the rest of us? And no, I don't want a mobile phone. I'm just trying to get my emails without needing a degree in spam warfare!15Views1like0CommentsTuning Adapter (High-Split) Converter Problem
I have a TV ROAMIO that has been used without problems with a tuning adapter for 9 years. A few months ago I was sent a new High Split Converter (HSC-1-H) and I installed it and it worked without issue for 2 months. At 2 am a week ago, I could not receive any channels. When I unplugged the HSC tuning adapter - everything returned to normal. I replaced the Cable Card - no effect A COX tech spent 2 hours in my house and was unable to find the problem. He verified that all my wiring, splitters, and signals to the unit were fine. He replaced all the cable and splitters. I replaced with TIVO with a new ROAMIO - No change - Nothing will work once I plug in the Tuning Adapter. COX sent me a new Tuning Adapter (HSC) and everything worked for about 24 hours - then, once again at 2 am - the problem returned. No channels unless I unplug the tuning adapter. I have changed all the USB cables, twice, changed every component in the system, twice, and watched the COX tech work on the problem for 2 hours - Nothing. I have an open support ticket, but no one ever updates the status. Any suggestions? Firmware updates?640Views1like42CommentsCox email transition - has anyone completed the transition to Yahoo
Has anyone completed the email transition to Yahoo? It would be appreciated if any Cox customer would answer this question. I have been trying to get some information about when; and all I receive from Cox is we don’t know. In my opinion this response is unbelievable - a significant customer service change and the company’s help response team can’t provide an answer is unbelievable - implies a lack of transparency or worst. So that’s why I am calling out to any Cox customer and provide some feedback about the “actual” transition. I and many of us have received the preliminary emails about the future. Has anyone's completed the transition?6.5KViews2likes67CommentsFiled an FCC Complaint
Internet service not only does not adhere to advertised speeds, but also neighborhood/community has been without service for more than 24 hours three times in the past two weeks. The most recent outage has already surpassed three days. No notice was given when crews began work on-site when services were disconnected and now more than 50 businesses and homes are without service. Cox stopped providing estimate reconnection times more than 24 hours ago. I sincerely doubt that anything will result from the complaint, but this fiasco is one more reason to avoid Cox like the plague. In four years of being a Verizon customer in the same exact area, I never suffered a single outage that was not due to adverse weather or a power outage in the area.104Views0likes3Comments