Learn your options to get your voice heard and make Charter Spectrum pay
Do you have an issue with Charter Spectrum and now you want to file claim against Charter Spectrum?
Maybe your complaints is that they’re overcharging you, or a salesperson misled you, or their service isn’t what they promised.
At this point you’ve probably tried calling Charter Spectrum’s customer service. You’ve spent hours on the phone with hold messages, computerized menus, and—if you’re lucky—a few humans. So now you want to know: How do I file a legal claim against Charter Spectrum?
File a Claim Against Charter Spectrum in Small Claims Court
What is it? You’re not allowed to bring a claim against Charter Spectrum in most courts (it’s true — it’s there in the fine print of your contract with them). But the exception is small claims court, which is an opportunity to bring your claim locally before a judge, up to a certain monetary limit.
What you need to do: Follow the steps laid out here in FairShake’s Guide to Sue Charter Spectrum in Small Claims Court.
What to expect: If you follow all the steps precisely and have a strong claim against Charter Spectrum, there’s a good chance you’ll get compensation.
File a Claim Against Charter Spectrum with Your Credit Card Provider
What is it? Any time you pay for something with a credit card, you and the company you are buying from (like Charter Spectrum) agree to follow a set of rules from the company issuing the credit card. In cases such as fraud, overcharges, or when the product or service is not actually provided, credit card companies have a procedure for you to dispute the charge.
When to try it: If your claim against Charter Spectrum is about a one time charge that was made using a credit card, and when you will be able to provide documented evidence that Charter Spectrum charged you more than they were allowed to, or for a service they didn’t provide.
What you need to do: Most credit card companies will let you do this process entirely online. Log in to your credit card account and look for more information on how to dispute and challenge a charge. Typically you’ll have to identify the charge, describe your claim, and if possible provide evidence to support it.
What to expect: The credit card company may temporarily remove the charge from your bill. They will then likely ask Charter Spectrum for a response. You may also be asked for more information or evidence before they make a final decision.
File an FCC Complaint Against Charter Spectrum
What is it? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a government agency that regulates much of Charter Spectrum’s business. The FCC provides an informal channel for consumers to submit claims and complaints against Charter Spectrum.
What happens to these claims depends on the internal procedures of the FCC. The FCC also provides a more formal complaint procedure, but there is a monetary charge for this.
When to try it: You’re frustrated with Charter Spectrum and want to make your complaint available to the government and the public. An FCC complaint is not a way to pursue compensation.
What you need to do: File an informal complaint against Charter Spectrum on the FCC’s public website by following the instructions here.
What to expect: Your complaint will be posted online in a public database. It may be used in setting the FCC’s priorities for regulating companies like Charter Spectrum. The company may be asked to respond to it. You will not necessarily receive an individual response.
File a Better Business Bureau Complaint Against Charter Spectrum
What is it? The Better Business Bureau and its local chapters are private organizations that collect and publish complaints against a wide range of companies. They basically work as an internet bulletin board where you can state your issue and the business has a chance to respond to the complaint.
What you need to do: Go to Charter Spectrum’s BBB profile here and follow the instructions for submitting a complaint.
What to expect: This depends on whether the company actively responds to its BBB complaints. If it does, you may receive a response directly from them, or via the BBB. You may be asked for further documentation or clarification on your complaint. Ultimately, it is up to Charter Spectrum whether they choose to acknowledge and offer compensation for your claim.
File a Complaint Against Charter Spectrum Through Independent Arbitration
What is it? Remember that thing about the small print of your Charter Spectrum contract? That fine print that no doubt you never read until now (most don’t).Well instead of most courts, their contract limit what you can do that arbitration. This means when you file a claim against Charter Spectrum it is argued before an independent individual called an arbitrator.
Because this process costs Charter Spectrum money, often they’ll try to settle your claim once you put them on notice that you plan on taking them to arbitration. That’s what FairShake can help with!
When to try it: Any situation in which you believe Charter Spectrum has misled you, violated their contract with you, or violated the law can be pursued through arbitration. Typically claims involve a specific request for how Charter Spectrum can fix the situation, which may include financial compensation. FairShake will help you pursue claims up to $10,000.
What you need to do: Fill out our form below, to start your claim against. Or, for more information on the steps in pursuing an arbitration claim yourself, click here.
What to expect: For more details about arbitration, click here. Or start your claim below and let us help!
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