Comcast has been finding new ways to reach out to its customers and make it easier for them to dialog. They have the twitter account Comcastcares and now they have launched in Philadelphia COMCASTU. COMCASTU (short code 266278) is a SMS text service which gives customers instant access to many of the most frequently requested account functions. COMCAST4U even allows users to text a “CALLME” request to have a Comcast customer care representative call them back directly, per Comcast in just a few minutes.
National Roll-Out Over the First Half of 2011
COMCAST4U is now available at no additional charge to Comcast customers in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, New Jersey and Northern Delaware. It will roll out nationally over the course of the next few months, with most customers expected to have access by the first half of 2011.
Customers can easily sign up or deactivate at any time, as often as they like, and can set and manage their preferences from the COMCAST4U portal, located at http://text.comcast.com. Users simply register their mobile phone number. By registering for COMCAST4U, customers will receive periodic text messages providing updates and information about their Comcast products and services.
Examples of Periodic Text Messages
- Appointment Reminder -“ provides appointment details 24 hours in advance
- Payment Confirmation -“ confirms a payment has been received and posted to an account
- Service Alert Information -“ provides information on potential service interruptions
- Account Due/Past Due -“ alerts the user when an account is past due or late
Sample Commands
Command |
Response |
|
NOW |
Provides a list of what’s on TV at that point in time | |
PRIMETIME |
Lists that night’s primetime TV lineup | |
VOD |
Offers highlights of On Demand content | |
SPORTS |
Delivers sports schedules and scores | |
CALLME |
Places the customer in queue to receive a call back from Comcast | |
BAL |
Provides current account balance | |
OUT |
Advises if the address is experiencing a known service interruption | |
HIT |
Sends a reset signal to equipment | |
NOAPPT |
Allows customers to cancel scheduled service calls | |
LOC |
Offers the address of the nearest payment center |
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