My internet connection went down. One call to DC Access and Katy (extremely competent…read morereceptionist) got me sorted in no time. She had Tony & Darnell at my apartment pronto. Between them they solved the problem (a worn out, ancient, cable, along with a vintage router). Both replaced quickly. DC Access a God send to our community - very affordable and no waiting days for an in-home visit, then staying put at home for half a day waiting for someone to turn up. Thank you DC Access. Maggie Hall, Capitol Hill.

In an era of rising prices, shrinking service, and companies replacing people with automation, DC…read moreAccess is a total unicorn. They're local and deeply committed to exceptional customer care. I've paid the same low price for almost a decade, and on the rare occasions I've called for tech support, a helpful human answered immediately and resolved my issue. One experience in particular prompted this review: my router went out on a Saturday night, and I fully expected to wait until Monday for help. Instead, I reached someone around midnight who helped troubleshoot the issue. Even more remarkable, a skilled and kind technician--who had originally installed my internet years earlier--came first thing Sunday morning to replace the router. This level of service is truly unheard of. DC Access sets the standard for excellence!

In total transparency, my internet service is occasionally spotty. However, I had the same issue…read morewith Comcast paying 2-3x what I pay Starry. Where Starry shines is their ease of use and customer service. They're serious and straightforward about no hidden fees. Installation was super-easy. I'm moving out of the area, and they've made that very easy, as well. SUPER-friendly and helpful staff, which honestly... we all need more of when it comes to ISPs. Thank you, Starry!

I have used starry for at least a couple of years and they have the worst customer service. First…read morethey were charging me more than what they supposed to. And when you call them they were very rude. The internet doesn't work half the time. And when I cancel, they charged me $150 for their equipment that I have returned using their provided label and they keep saying that it was not received and the equipment was not returned. I called their customer service and again they can't do anything about it . It is not in my control if the equipment didn't get to them when I have told them multiple times that I dropped it off at UPS. DO NOT USE THIS INTERNET PROVIDER. THEY WILL SCAM YOU. THEY HAVE THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Bruce was great from the very beginning! He was quick to respond to my inquiry. He tried to help me…read moreover the phone right away in case it was something simple. When it turned out to be more, he came to my house to diagnose the issue. When it was found to be more than he could fix quickly in-site, he took my laptop with him to repair. He kept me updated along the way and made me feel very comfortable. In our initial conversation he told me, "I respect your data and will make sure to keep it in tact", this was what solidified my decision to use him. The repair was secondary, recovering my data was my top priority- and he did just that!! My laptop is back up and running and all my data has been restored. Thank you, a million times, THANK YOU, Bruce!!

For 20 years, I have relied on Bruce's expertise and experience to bail me out of software troubles…read moreand to repair/replace my computers. In addition, his advice on hardware and software purchases has been spot on. He is amazing!

DO NOT RECOMMEND -- BILLING, SECURITY & CUSTOMER SERVICE NIGHTMARE…read more I have only had Xfinity Internet for two months since relocating to Upper Marlboro, and although it was cheaper than Verizon, it has been one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. On July 14, we received what appeared to be a legitimate Xfinity call to pay our bill. The caller had our information, and we even received an Xfinity verification text. We paid, received an email saying the bill was paid, and later discovered serious concerns that our payment and account information had been compromised. When I called Xfinity, I was told my account would be credited by July 20. Instead, I was charged another late fee. I called again on July 27 and was passed around to representatives who gave conflicting information, read scripts, and continued asking me to pay an incorrect balance instead of fixing the problem. Even my installation experience was terrible. The technician asked personal questions unrelated to the installation and made me so uncomfortable that I asked my husband to hurry home. Two months in, I've dealt with security concerns, incorrect billing, late fees, broken promises, and terrible customer service. I will be canceling as soon as Xfinity corrects and zeros out my account. I would not recommend Xfinity to anyone. The cheaper price is NOT worth the frustration.

Appalling service. We have no reliable internet which means that I cannot work. I have spent a…read moretotal of some 12 hours on the phone and negotiating with a visiting tech over the last 4 days and we are no nearer to resolving the problem. Customer service is a horror story - non-technical staff spend a long time bluffing their way around, repeating the same questions with no knowledge of or interest in previous attempts to fix the problem. A company with the slightest concern for their customers would have escalated this problem some time ago.

I was required to return a device to a store location following the completion of my contracted…read moreservices. The team at this store was prompt in acknowledging me upon entering and made sure a team member was available to address my reason for visiting. My item return was quick and easy and I was out of the store pretty fast.

This location is good for those who need to handle their business in person. I had to come here…read moretwice within 2 weeks because the equipment that I picked up on the first visit was incorrect. I spent hours on the phone with XFinity Customer Service trying to get the equipment activated and after the 6th phone call to customer service, they declared that it was the wrong equipment. Fast forward 2 weeks later, walked into this location, I was welcomed by the staff. I was told that it would take a few minutes before someone could help me swap out the equipment. I used the restroom, then sat down in their VERY LARGE TV THEATRE SCREEN lounge area to watch the playoffs game. Only one other customer was there. I arrived at approximately 6:30p. I got my new equipment at 7:15p and I stayed until 8p when they closed. I paid for parking both visits and it took me over 20mins to find parking both trips. Very inconvenient. Overall, nice staff, great location to relax in, but parking is definitely a big challenge in this busy location. Next to the Metro is convenient for those who ride it.

Astound's 5756 Georgia Ave center has a employee who likes solving problems and knows how to do it…read more Lisa fixed an issue that 2 hours on the phone did not begin to touch, If you have an internet problem, go in to see Lisa. She's great!

I returned my Astound equipment to the DC office and based on how the outside of the building…read morelooks, was surprised at how clean and nice it the office was on the inside. The woman who helped me was Stacy. I had some questions about my bill, that had increased astronomically, overnight. Stacy clearly explained that charge would come off of my final bill now that I had returned my equipment. Her demeanor was professional, explanations clear and service was quick and efficient. I would recommend Stacy (at the DC hq) to anyone using Astound services.

I had a nightmare situation with my phone and Micah got me up and running in minutes! Thank you…read moreMicah!

This is awhile ago (Aug 2024) and I should have done review right away since staff may have…read morechanged, but such an awful experience. Was told the old cracked phone I was trading in for new Iphone was reported stolen awhile ago (so why didn't Verizon notify me???) and they could not process new transaction. Manager and staff guy were so frustrating - I was in the store over 3 hours with no progress. Long story short - I was charged TWICE for a new Iphone - staff at the store told me to take it up with Verizon Customer Service -= and I could never get a live person there to talk to me -- and when I emailed or did live chat, it was just AI auto-messages responding back -- and they would not fix the double charge. Anyway, so I ended up disputing charge on my credit card bill. Nightmare.

As our business at Social Driver grew in size, we needed an Internet service that was scalable…read more Allied Telecom provided us with the dedicated Internet speeds our business needed as we increased in size.

My Employer decided to make the switch from analog to a cloud-based telephone service. I wasn't too…read morethrilled because I was going to be the one to take the lead on this project, with all I currently have going on. The allied team made the switchover effortless; providing one on one training, speaking with staff and being available to assist with any questions I presented. We are about two months into the switch and it has been WONDERFUL!!!

iPhone 17 phone not working or picking up the network. Was met by Marlene who has the personality…read moreof a doormat. Knows nothing about phones and tells me to go up the street to some other Verizon store where they can work on it. I ask where and she says she doesn't know because she is not from here. She did not even know the address nor cared to find out. Ridiculous. Don't waste your time in this store. Horrible customer service. Maybe it's time for T-Mobile!! Update: Went to Apple Store and was greeted courteously. Met with the technician who diagnosed the issue in literally 5 minutes. It was a pleasure to have an intelligent and knowledgeable person to interact with me. Take note Verizon!

I scheduled an in-store appointment to trade in two iPhones after receiving two upgraded devices by…read moremail. I have two active lines and have been a Verizon customer for 21 years. In the store, I was told in-store assistance to set up the phones would cost $30 per device. To avoid the $60 charge, I attempted to complete the setup myself. During this process, I encountered an error message on one phone. I asked a nearby associate--who was not assisting another customer--what the error message meant and how it could be resolved. I was told curtly that I would need to pay for in-store assistance, despite clarifying that I was not asking her to set up the phone, only to explain the error message. While I continued to troubleshoot on my own, I observed the same associate assist other customers with similar issues in a noticeably more congenial and attentive manner. I was not once asked if I needed help as I struggled through the process. The difference in treatment was stark and deeply concerning, and it raised serious questions about bias. Regardless of intent, the experience was unprofessional and unacceptable--particularly for a long-standing customer.

Outstanding service from Skye and Andy today. We went to the store to switch from Samsung Android…read morephone to iPhone 14s. It was a big decision driven by a need to communicate with grandchildren and Generation Z. Both Andy and Skye provided excellent customer service and technical support. Thank you.

Great service from Moses, with backup from Doreen. There was a third rep who I didn't interact…read morewith, but she seemed lovely as well. I visited this store in person because I had spent over 4 hours on the phone and in online chats with Verizon, trying to buy a phone, with reps who were perfectly nice, but totally ineffective. Won't go into great detail here, but the phone I purchased through the phone rep and delivered by FedEx required a signature. Since nobody was at home, it ended up being sent back to a Verizon warehouse. The phone rep neglected to tell me about the signature requirement. If she had, I would've headed straight to a store to buy the item. I didn't expect much when I made an appointment at this store, but I figured it couldn't be worse than the time I spent on the phone. Moses was a total pro, and I walked out with a new phone. I was there quite a while, but that was because there were technical glitches at Verizon. Moses was so sweet and patient, and listened to my whining about the awful experience I had trying to buy through the phone rep. Another customer was helped by Doreen. He was so unhappy and frustrated with Verizon service, but Doreen helped him in no time at all. He was so thrilled, he came back with a lovely vase of flowers. She deserved it! All the reps in this store were knowledgeable and professional. It looked like every customer was attended to, and got the results they needed. Some older reviews about this location were negative. I'd say give this place a shot; I suspect you won't be disappointed.