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E-mail/ Outlook ***
Cox.e-mail not working for two weeks nows. Outlook had trouble connecting to server at one point, not it connects with outlook but does not download the e-mail . I have to go to web main to do it. At the random times the e-mails are finally downloaded. Please figure out the E-mail Basics, We only ask the simple thing to work from our ISP.
Can't send e-mail using Outlook, Mail (OS10.11.6) or Mail (iOS)
Okay, please bear with me cause this post will be somewhat long. Problem in a nutshell: I haven't been able to send e-mails since June 1st, 2017. I've chatted online with two tech reps, and today I discussed the issue on the phone with a fellow named Ron. Here's some info from the second online chat: Dear Cox, I chatted with one of your tech reps yesterday regarding my inability to send e-mails. After a lot of back & forth re: making sure that I had the correct POP e-mail account settings, she eventually found out and then told me that Cox was in the process of updating their “e-mail platform,” and that I should try again in a few hours. Could you please update me re: the status of this; it’s a day later and I’m still unable to send e-mails. Here’s the background info re: my issue: I am currently not able to send outgoing mail, although I was able to send mail on May 30th. I’m using Outlook 2011 as my e-mail client. My OS is El Capitan 10.11.6. I’m able to receive messages. I believe I have the correct POP settings as specified on your website page “Cox Email Server Settings.” When attempting to send an e-mail I get the following error: fed1rmimpo209.cox.net cox connection refused from 68.6.118.7 It’s very strange that I was able to send e-mails up to May 30th, but not able to June 1st. Please advise and update; any assistance and new info would be greatly appreciated! After waiting a day with no feedback or resolution, I started another chat, opening dialog as follows: Hello, there’s been an ongoing problem with me not being able to send e-mails using Outlook 2011 on my Mac-Mini (El Capitan, 10.11.6). I’ve chatted with several people to date, and have confirmed that I have the correct POP settings for my Cox account. The last person I spoke with submitted a support ticket, and said I’d have a reply within 48 hours; the support ticket was issued on June 2nd and I have yet to hear from anyone, so I’m starting to get somewhat frustrated. I’d greatly appreciate if you could get me an update. The problem started on June 1st. I was able to send e-mails before that date without any problems. Please help! I was eventually told that the problem was with Cox's servers and that the issue would be resolved within 24 hours. 48 hours later, I'm still not able to send e-mails. So today, I called Cox and had a long discussion with the aforementioned Ron. We did a lot of tests, tried different port settings, etc. and he came to the conclusion that the problem was with my Outlook application (which I was doubtful of, but heck, I'm no techie). I decided to test Ron's theory and did a test run using my Mac's Mail Application, which to date I hadn't used. Not surprisingly, I was unable to send e-mails using Mac Mail either! Again, I tried various outgoing server settings, all with the same negative results. Just to take it one step further, I attempted to set up the Mail program on my iPad, which to date I'd never used. This also failed, giving me the following message: "The SMTP server "smtp.cox.net" is not responding; etc, etc. While doing all these tests I also performed extra steps like taking Outlook and Mail offline after making account changes, deleting outbox messages and creating new ones for testing, etc. Which leads me to the conclusion that there is indeed something wrong on Cox's end, as I was originally told during my second online chat. I'm hoping someone on this forum can provide some insight, as I'm going a bit crazy not being able to send e-mails, and Cox support has been useless to date. I may have to start using Cox's Web Mail application to send e-mails (which works) but I'd really prefer to use my desktop's Outlook application! Any help and insights will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks, DavidNot happy at all
I have had Cox since I have moved out of my parent's home in 2005, Tried to move but came right back. Every time I have an issue I try to chat but am always sent to the loyalty department. Chat seems to be useless if all they do is give a number to call. And Loyalty really doesn't treat you like they truly care about how long you have been there. I was told when I got my contract last year that HBO would be free the life of my 24 months but this month I have been hit with the $15.99/mo. not only that I have called to cancel several time and was told different things about the cost to cancel. One minute I am told it is $10/mo (12 months remaining = $120) for the remaining months of the contract and then the loyalty dept tells me it will be well over $200 to cancel. I called in like I usually do to see about getting another promotion so my bill doesn't jump and was told there is nothing that could be done, so pretty much pay the $200 and something to cancel plus the bill I owe, or simply shut up and deal with what I am being charged. This was by the same agent in the loyalty dept. I repeatedly stated I do not need the phone or tv, but still no help. Now All I want is the internet and phone which I found with AT&T will only be $60/mo plus tax, but through Cox it will be close to $120/mo which doesn't save me jack when I am or was paying $45 per month for tv phone and internet. TV you are paying for all commercials, have to subscribe to watch any good movies even with HBO there is nothing. I am disgusted in the service. My internet is always slow and frustrates me so much I hate getting on my computer. AT&T service was far better and I had no problems. Now my bill is $190.18 including the HBO that was suppose to be free and I am being told that what I have is the cheapest! Loyalty customer service not for the customers and I remember now why I cancelled the first time.
Malicious Phishing - WARNING
Dubious intent is Phishing for Cox user ID's and passwords. BE WARNED Malicious Sender: INFO From: Cox Online [mailto:syschasebank@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2017 10:26 AM To: Undisclosed-Recipients: Subject: Account Alert Subject line : ACCOUNT ALERT DO NOT CLICK THE LINK !!!! Body of the message: Cox needs to be aware of this and warn their clients of this malicious phishing. Clicking the link will redirect you to a software sniffer that will capture your user name and password and may also install malicious spyware on your computer. I hope this is helpful
RE: Downgrade Internet Service
NicholeC is a Cox hore! Forum: Internet Forum Posted: 14 Nov 2015 Post Subject: RE: Downgrade Internet Service Post author: NicholeC Hi Medginful, The purpose of the Cox Internet Forum is to allow customers to discuss technical topics related to residential Cox High Speed Internet services with other customers. If you need help with billing or other account specific issues, please reach us on Twitter at @CoxHelp, visit us on Facebook, or at cox.help@cox.com. Thank you,RE: Downgrade Internet Service
Response from Cox Moderator is *** **! The fact is, Cox or any other communication provider will not allow on-line down-grades! You're screwed man! The providers want to make it *** near impossible to downgrade services. They will gladly "upgrade" (= more $) your "service", even if it already screws you! I know Cox wont post this, but at least I can vent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Forum: Internet Forum Posted: 14 Nov 2015 Post Subject: RE: Downgrade Internet Service Post author: NicholeC Hi Medginful, The purpose of the Cox Internet Forum is to allow customers to discuss technical topics related to residential Cox High Speed Internet services with other customers. If you need help with billing or other account specific issues, please reach us on Twitter at @CoxHelp, visit us on Facebook, or at cox.help@cox.com. Thank you,
New Construction Install Request
How can I get someone out to my address to verify that the equipment in my yard is in fact a Cox pedestal so we can get service at our new home? I've been trying for weeks to get someone out here but everyone that I have spoken with acts dumbfounded. I was in the industry for 12 years in Kansas City and when someone had the same situation that I currently have, I would have a technician out at that address to look at it and 9 times out of 10 we had them built in the billing system and services installed in less than 24 hours. Since I've started this process, I have been forced to go with Dish (shame on you Cox) and we are using our phones as hotspots for connectivity.
Cox Has got to be bent
For over 6 months I've been trying to get my internet fixed .Called in numerous times about it dropping connection. I replaced every cable in the house replaced the splitters. Even ordered a new modem. Called in to see if a tech could come out and check the drop to the house.One never showed up . But yet these turds want to charge me full price every month for 1/ 20th of the service. I don't think so . Do you think if I sold a half assed product I could make someone pay for it .NO WAY. I do not understand why it is so hard to do something as simple as fix an internet connection . And no I'm not paying another red cent until it's fixed. Do not call me again unless it's to tell me it's fixed . nuff said
Upload connections and streaming to twitch
Ever since the weekend of the superbowl I have been unable to properly stream gaming content to twitch. I am able to watch streams with no issues and browse sites during these stream issues. I have made contacts to both Twitch and Cox and was informed the issues was most likely on my ISP. Out of frustration I also tried streaming to youtube gaming and got the same issues. My computer is more than capable of handling streaming as I had done so months before the super bowl. Currently I am at a loss after contact support and speaking to level two support being told there is no issues when clearly there is. I have a tracert attached to show my results below. Please any ideas or help for this would be appreciated as this new found issue has become overly annoying. TRACERT: Tracing route to live.twitch.tv [199.9.252.254] over a maximum of 30 hops: 1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 192.168.0.1 2 6 ms 8 ms 7 ms 3 13 ms 13 ms 9 ms .26 4 7 ms 8 ms 8 ms 248 5 20 ms 20 ms 21 ms langbprj02-ae6.0.rd.la.cox.net [68.1.5.139] 6 * * * Request timed out. 7 * * * Request timed out. 8 * * * Request timed out. 9 * * * Request timed out. 10 * * * Request timed out. 11 * * * Request timed out. 12 * * * Request timed out. 13 * * * Request timed out. 14 * * * Request timed out. 15 * * * Request timed out. 16 * * * Request timed out. 17 * * * Request timed out. 18 * * * Request timed out. 19 * * * Request timed out. 20 * * * Request timed out. 21 * * * Request timed out. 22 * * * Request timed out. 23 * * * Request timed out. 24 * * * Request timed out. 25 * * * Request timed out. 26 * * * Request timed out. 27 * * * Request timed out. 28 * * * Request timed out. 29 * * * Request timed out. 30 * * * Request timed out.
