Lost my free DVR for "life"

[nikeo02]

When I signed up for FIOS in 2011, I was given free DVR for life. I have had my service since then without issue. After my first contract was up, I even called to lock in a new price, without an negative affect on my offer.

My latest contract ended in April. I contacted Verizon via chat last Wednesday to discuss lowering my bill as I no longer use the landline. The person on the other end was helpful, finding me a plan that would save me $20 dollars per month. In the chat transcripts (that I saved), I clearly state I wanted to keep HBO. I also asked, repeatedly, about my DVR offer. The rep confirmed HBO and my free DVR. After I received the notification via email, I asked AGAIN about the DVR, the rep again insisted it would be free. I agreed to the contract based on those terms.

Order was processed. Alas, no HBO... No free DVR...

I called tonight to cancel this contract and revert my service. While I can (and did) cancel my contract, they cannot revert my service to my prior terms. While I currently have what I want, for the price I want, but I am paying for my DVR. (I would even be willing to take the landline back). How can it be free for life, but I’m now paying for it, and I’m still very much alive?

I have been on calls and chats for 3 hours, and everyone keeps feeding me the line. There is no way to bring it back, there is no escalation.

Verizon, this is an easy fix I was given DVR free for life. Please make it so.

[ElizabethS]

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