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										<title>Finding AR Codes for ICOMS Adjustments- Article no. 5642</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=279</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction AR Category CodesÂ must matchÂ the AR Adjustment Codes for adjustments processed in ICOMSÂ    Resolution Steps To determine theÂ oldest moneyÂ in AR aging:Â  On the ICOMSÂ General Ledger [GL]Â screen  PressÂ AR/StmtÂ on the left sidebar...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=266</guid>
										<title>AutoPay - Adding, Removing, Changing Automatic Payments- Article no. 5526</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=266</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Work from Home AgentsÂ (internal agents only):Â instructions for Credit Card Payments  Astound grantsÂ internal agents (this doesÂ not applyÂ to outsource partners)Â the ability to input and process credit card payments while assigning...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=273</guid>
										<title>Customer Change Notification Emails- | Article no. 1467</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=273</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction  Installations and transfers of serviceÂ notificationsÂ   Customers are sentÂ one notification:Â    If work order is entered after 8 pm and before noon the next day -Â notification is sent at noon      If work order is entered after...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=262</guid>
										<title>Delete a Pending Payment- Article no. 5903</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=262</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction  Always use BOLT when deleting a paymentÂ   BOLT stamps notes on theÂ Summary TabÂ with the user, date, time with text indicating the payment was deleted with the post date, amount and MOPÂ Â    When the deleted paymentÂ cancelled...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=287</guid>
										<title>Send Equipment Return Label-1456</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=287</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Â months agoÂ | Article no. 1456      Introduction BeforeÂ suggesting an equipment return label,Â let customers know they can return their equipmentÂ to the local officeÂ at their convenience We provideÂ free equipment return labelsÂ for equipment...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=284</guid>
										<title>Internet Voice Mail with MyRCN-Article no. 1634</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=284</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction This feature is only available to customers inÂ former RCN areasÂ through MyRCN / MyAstound.   Resolution Steps Expand AllÂ |Â Collapse All   MyRCN Voice Mail Access and Features:  You can also retrieve voice mail messages online...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=274</guid>
										<title>Solution, Problem, Finding, Not Done and Cancel Reason Codes- 1245</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=274</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Resolution Steps Â  Solution, Problem, Finding, Not Done and Cancel Reason Codes]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=305</guid>
										<title>Returned Checks, Payment Denials and Chargebacks-3537</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=305</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction  A Payment DenialÂ occurs when a payment isÂ declinedÂ or does not go through   The payment is reversed and a payment denial fee is charged    A chargebackÂ occurs when a customer makes a credit card payment andÂ disputesÂ the...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=267</guid>
										<title>Paper and Paperless Billing Setup Instructions- 1407</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=267</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction To ensureÂ successful paperless billing setup, an accountÂ mustÂ have:  AnÂ activeÂ Selfcare accountÂ Â  Â AÂ validÂ preferred email address  Important Notes for Bill Handling:Â Â   Authenticate 2 Security Questions OR the CPNI PIN and...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=278</guid>
										<title>Identify Regional, Long Distance, and Operator Calls- 1801</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=278</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Important  Regional, Long Distance and International toll charge disputes are handled by front lineÂ Customer CareÂ  These include per-call rates, calling plan rates andÂ charge disputes for calls the customer claims not to have madeÂ  ...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=293</guid>
										<title>Customer Privacy Settings- 1715</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=293</link>
										<description><![CDATA[     Introduction  ChangeÂ Privacy SettingsÂ only at aÂ customer&#039;sÂ requestÂ  Always use BOLTÂ to change Privacy Settings, or verify a customer&#039;s existing settingsÂ  To stop solicitation fromÂ all companies, customers can add their name to...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=306</guid>
										<title>Stolen, Lost or Damaged Equipment-1244</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=306</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Customers are Responsible for Lost/Stolen/Damaged Equipment  Charges are applied by theÂ local marketÂ when equipment is damaged beyond repair, or if the equipment is said to be lost or stolenÂ  Replacement cost for the equipment...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=310</guid>
										<title>Reconnecting a Disconnected Account-1976</title>
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										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Authenticate two (2) Security Questions OR the CPNI PIN and one (1) security question beforeÂ discussingÂ orÂ changingÂ any applicableÂ CPNI and PII-protected information;Â customers cannot opt-out of CPNI verification  ForÂ...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=272</guid>
										<title>Convenience Fees and Processing Timeframes- Article no. 1869</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=272</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction WhenÂ aÂ payment centerÂ isÂ closedÂ for unforeseen events:  Any payment centerÂ drop box paymentsÂ are applied by next business day   Important Notes:  IVR balance updates theÂ next business dayÂ afterÂ the payment hasÂ processedÂ ...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=302</guid>
										<title>Overdraft Fees-3539</title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Customer mustÂ faxÂ aÂ copyÂ of their bank statement showingÂ payment takenÂ andÂ overdraft feeÂ toÂ 570-270-1498Â (Attn:Â Payment Processing)  NeverÂ promise a refundÂ forÂ overdraft fees;Â final decisions are madeÂ by Payment...]]></description>

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										<title>MyAstound Account Management- Article no. 3608</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=280</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Self-Service Support Alert: this article is available for customers on help.astound.com    Resolution Steps Set up, access and maintain yourÂ MyAstoundÂ account atÂ https://my.astound.com/login Â    With MyAstound, you canÂ Â   View a copy of...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=314</guid>
										<title>Adjustments and Credits- Article no. 1630</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=314</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Quick Tips:   OnlyÂ use ICOMS to issue an adjustment whenÂ BOLT is downÂ  DoÂ notÂ apply an adjustment that will result in services charged beingÂ less than zeroÂ  Use theÂ scheduled adjustmentÂ process for an automatic month over...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=318</guid>
										<title>Cable Modem Offline / Modem Out- Article no 5839</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=318</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Note:  If customer has their ownÂ firewall software,Â that might be causing the issue -Â referÂ customer toÂ firewall provider If customerÂ complainsÂ of having toÂ frequently power cycle,Â troubleshoot intermittent modem issue...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=325</guid>
										<title>Account Ownership Change-3558</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=325</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      When processing an Account Ownership Change with Phone service, and when changing any CPNI / PII-protected information, you must authenticate two (2) CPNI security questions OR the CPNI PIN and one (1) security question before discussing or...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=329</guid>
										<title>Identifying 13 Digit Account Number, Company, Division, Franchise and Marketing ID-1872</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=329</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Resolution Steps    Expand AllÂ |Â Collapse All   Identifying Sections of a 13 Digit Account Number  Account example: 8101-0100000-01   Company codeÂ (firstÂ 2 digits)Â 8101-0100000-01     Statement numberÂ (nextÂ 2 digits) 8101-0100000-01   UnderÂ...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=277</guid>
										<title>Spread Charges- 3501</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=277</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ All Markets Except California, Oregon, Texas and Washington:Â  Â Spreading Sports Package Charges   MLB Extra Innings      NHL Center Ice      NBA League PassÂ      NFL RedZone  Spread One Time Charges for Installs and Service Changes (Truck Rolls) ...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=288</guid>
										<title>Schedule Equipment Pickup- 1500</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=288</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction  ForÂ Digital WestÂ customers,Â send an email toÂ support@digitalwest.netÂ andÂ include the following information:Â   Contact NameÂ  Daytime contact numberÂ  Details of the request     Active AccountÂ   Front line agentsÂ DO NOT remove...]]></description>

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										<title>Collections Schemes-1557</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=296</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Â  Â  CollectionsÂ Activities / Events  Delinquent accountsÂ are assigned to a series of collection events calledÂ schemes,Â based on active servicesÂ  Through a series ofÂ collection events, customers with past due balances are...]]></description>

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										<title>Credit Card, Debit Card, or MOP Payment Denials-3525</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=301</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Â   It canÂ take aÂ month or moreÂ for a payment denialÂ to show on theÂ ledgerÂ (MOP DenialÂ displays on the ledger)  It depends on when the bank responds to the payment attempt      To determine the reason, seeÂ Determine the Status...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=268</guid>
										<title>Ledger for Handwritten Bill Statement-Article no. 3073</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=268</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Resolution Steps DC Metro, IL, MA, NY and PA Handwritten LedgerGrande TXÂ Handwritten LedgerenTouch TXÂ Handwritten LedgerCA, OR and WA Handwritten Ledger Â ]]></description>

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										<title>Submitting a Service Now Ticket- Article no. 1838</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=271</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Introduction Expand AllÂ |Â Collapse All Â   Use your resourcesÂ before entering aÂ Service NowÂ ticketÂ  Service NowÂ tickets should be placed if there is a billingÂ disputeÂ forÂ Metered Data UsageÂ thatÂ cannotÂ be explained or can be identified...]]></description>

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										<title>Reschedule a Non-Pay - Disconnect Sooner-1626</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=309</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Before rescheduling aÂ sooner disconnectÂ date for non pay work order, always attempt toÂ take a paymentÂ for the balance due   If the payment brings the account current, and the customer still wants to disconnect service, handle...]]></description>

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										<title>Handling Call Detail Billing Disputes-1725</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=321</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Customer Care Agents handle all call billing disputes  If a customer subscribes to another carrier for Regional / LD / International,Â they must contact that carrier for credit    Resolution Steps Local, Regional and Long Distance...]]></description>

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										<guid>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=326</guid>
										<title>Understanding Billing Prorates-5003</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=326</link>
										<description><![CDATA[     Resolution Steps Expand AllÂ |Â Collapse All   Prorates   ProratesÂ are aÂ portionÂ ofÂ the fullÂ Monthly Recurring Charge (MRC)Â   For every prorate, there is a completedÂ corresponding work orderÂ Â Â  WhenÂ adding, removing or disconnecting...]]></description>

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										<title>Frequently Asked Rate Adjustment Questions- 9039</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=275</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Resolution Steps   Which adjustments do I use first to retain the customer?A great place to start with any call about price increases or retention is the Simon article Retention Options for the retention process. It outlines how best to handle these...]]></description>

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										<title>Email Username and Password Rules- Article no. 3397</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=282</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Advisory NoticeÂ   Please refrain from giving the option ofÂ  "rcnrcn" or "grande123"Â  The BOLT password reset field auto-populates rcnrcn / grande123Â Â  Wave emails are generated viaÂ BOLTÂ  Grande emails are generated via ICOMS...]]></description>

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										<title>Local Office Information and Bill Payment Centers &#40;All Brands&#41;- Article no. 1806</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=286</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction The following areÂ normal business hoursÂ for these locations.Â For temporary changes, see theÂ Outages / RemindersÂ pageDo not use the addresses listed in this article for mailing payments.Â SeeÂ Payment Mailing AddressÂ for the...]]></description>

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										<title>Bulk, Corporate and VIP with Local Market Contacts- Article no. 1222</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=289</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Introduction Special NoteÂ for Site Bulk Standardization, customers withÂ data, use codes:   Modem Service:Â NMDMSVC   Â    Dynamic IP:Â NDYNIP1    Â  Video only bulkÂ customersÂ upgradingÂ toÂ Retail DataÂ services can get All In promotions that...]]></description>

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										<title>Write Off Accounts-3513</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=307</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction  Accounts go into write-off status when:Â   The account isÂ disconnected for non payÂ for aÂ minimum of 2 daysÂ  Customer requests to disconnect and theÂ bill is unpaid 45 daysÂ after disconnectionÂ    The amount due is considered...]]></description>

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										<title>Add / Remove International or 900 Call Block-1723</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=320</link>
										<description><![CDATA[            Introduction  ForÂ Digital WestÂ customers,Â send an email toÂ support@digitalwest.comÂ andÂ include the following information:Â   Contact NameÂ  Daytime contact numberÂ  Details of the request    International BlockÂ restrictsÂ allÂ...]]></description>

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										<title>Scheduling and Port Out Guidelines-1817</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=331</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction  When a customer moves their phone number (landline or mobile)Â toÂ another provider, this is called aÂ port outÂ   WhenÂ portingÂ a number toÂ our company,Â it must be anÂ active, working phone numberÂ with no pending work ordersÂ...]]></description>

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										<title>Run a Credit Check- Article no. 1992</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=264</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Introduction Mobile Phone:Â A credit check isÂ not requiredÂ for mobile; if a customer fails credit for other services, it does not impact mobile service or mobile credit limits at this time To determine when a credit check and deposit is required,...]]></description>

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										<title>Deposit Tips and Scheduling Guidelines-1783</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=265</link>
										<description><![CDATA[       Introduction enTouch Houston, TX CSG Deposit Reversals May 2022   Deposits paid in CSG prior toÂ March 26, 2021Â billing conversion are refunded      Final accountsÂ completed processing on May 5, 2022, appearing on the General Ledger asÂ...]]></description>

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										<title>Pending Non Pay - Customer Requests to Keep Phone Service-3532</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=303</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Business Rules:Â   To keep phone service on, customer mustÂ pay theÂ full past dueÂ balance forÂ allÂ category TÂ billingÂ   InÂ Site 39, customers must payÂ full past dueÂ on justÂ basic phoneÂ service -Â T100Â  IfÂ bill is due...]]></description>

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										<title>No Picture - Blue / Black / Grey / Green Screen-5689</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=317</link>
										<description><![CDATA[     Resolution Steps  Verify theÂ Serial Number Â / TSN NumberÂ  Check for outages on the Outages/Reminders Tab in SimonÂ  Check for any work orders that could be affecting servicesÂ  PressÂ Channel UpÂ to make sure the problem isn&#039;t just on...]]></description>

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										<title>Alvaria- Article no. 9263</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=263</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction TheÂ AlvariaÂ system is yourÂ time punchÂ that must be completedÂ priorÂ to starting any other systems or engaging in any other work   LogÂ intoÂ theÂ Alvaria system at the beginning of your shiftÂ before engaging in any other tasks    ...]]></description>

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										<title>Equipment Return History- Article no. 1185</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=292</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Â  ICOMS automatically places charges on the account for allÂ unreturnedÂ equipmentÂ duringÂ nightlyÂ processingÂ on theÂ day of disconnect  Equipment charges areÂ removedÂ from the accountÂ automaticallyÂ during nightly processing on...]]></description>

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										<title>Balance Transfers - Route a Case-3538</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=294</link>
										<description><![CDATA[  A/R Balance Transfers    Introduction Financial ServicesÂ willÂ notÂ move money in order to achieve a current balance onÂ one statementÂ if money is owedÂ on both statementsÂ   A customerÂ may request a balance transfer toÂ delay or preventÂ a non...]]></description>

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										<title>Deferred Phone Billing Arrangements-3540</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=297</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction  Deferred Phone Billing Arrangements Business Rules:  Refers toÂ phone service onlyÂ  One deferred arrangement per calendar yearÂ  Must haveÂ a delinquent balance ofÂ $100.00 or moreÂ inÂ Local Phone, AR bucketÂ 100Â  Must haveÂ active...]]></description>

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										<title>Making a Payment Arrangement &#40;Promise to Pay&#41;-1631</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=308</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Introduction Â  AlwaysÂ enter Payment ArrangementsÂ using BOLT   Do not useÂ ICOMS unless BOLT is down   Â   Do not enter aÂ Promise to Pay to cancel a non-pay work order in order to place aÂ Transfer order   No Payment Arrangements for the Following...]]></description>

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										<title>Process a One Time Payment-1606</title>
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										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Work from Home AgentsÂ (internal agents only):Â instructions for Credit Card Payments   Astound grantsÂ internal agents (this doesÂ not applyÂ to outsource partners)Â the ability to input and process credit card paymentsÂ Â ...]]></description>

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										<title>Find Status or Method of Customer Payment-1975</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=312</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction   Payments madeÂ onlineÂ through aÂ financial institutionÂ may beÂ delayedÂ in posting the payment to the customer&#039;s account  This can beÂ the result of the financial institution&#039;s handling of the payment Some financial...]]></description>

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										<title>Department Hours-1487</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=315</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Important:Â Holiday hours may vary; email Alerts are sent prior to company holidays with updated holiday informationÂ  Â  Customer-Facing DepartmentsÂ   Residential Customer Care: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a yearÂ ...]]></description>

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										<title>International Calling Plans, Usage and Instructions-5092</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=330</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Authenticate two (2) Security Questions OR the CPNI PIN and one (1) security question before discussing or changing any applicable CPNI and PII-protected information; customers cannot opt-out of CPNI verificationUsage and...]]></description>

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										<title>Transfer Service- 1710</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=276</link>
										<description><![CDATA[  ForÂ Digital WestÂ customers,Â send an email toÂ support@digitalwest.netÂ andÂ include the following information:Â   Contact NameÂ  Daytime contact numberÂ  Details of the request    WhenÂ reschedulingÂ a Transfer Order that doesÂ notÂ include...]]></description>

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										<title>Serial Numbers, MAC Addresses and Equipment Removed in Error Issues- Article no. 1923</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=291</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction   MAC addressesÂ andÂ Serial NumbersÂ are found on each piece of equipmentÂ  They are usually found on the back or bottom of the device, onÂ what looks like a bar codeÂ  When anÂ incorrectÂ MAC address or Serial Number is entered...]]></description>

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										<title>Equipment Return Policy- Article no. 1201</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=298</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Equipment Return Information  All equipmentÂ with anÂ MRCÂ mustÂ beÂ returned;Â see full list of equipment charges, hereÂ  To avoid unreturned equipment charges,Â our equipmentÂ must be returnedÂ prior to, orÂ on the day services are...]]></description>

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										<title>Reviewing Past Due Accounts-1432</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=299</link>
										<description><![CDATA[Resolution Steps Expand AllÂ |Â Collapse All   Payment Reminder Email   Payment remindersÂ go toÂ preferred emailÂ when payment isÂ not receivedÂ atÂ due date, butÂ beforeÂ the account isÂ past dueÂ (31-60)  Payment reminders are aÂ soft attemptÂ to...]]></description>

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										<title>Medically Necessary Phone Service - Medical Note Required-3535</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=300</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Â Business Rules  CustomerÂ requestsÂ only;Â doÂ not suggestÂ medically necessaryÂ phone serviceÂ to a customerÂ Â  This information isÂ availableÂ on ourÂ billing statements; it doesÂ notÂ apply toÂ cableÂ orÂ internetÂ serviceÂ ...]]></description>

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										<title>Bill Run Schedules-3072</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=322</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction In BOLT:  Go to theÂ General LedgerÂ tabÂ and find theÂ bill cycle numberÂ in theÂ cycleÂ columnÂ Â   Using the Bill Run Schedule links below:Â   FilterÂ theÂ spreadsheet columns byÂ Bill Cycle, thenÂ SiteÂ  Print ForecastÂ date:Â...]]></description>

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										<title>Merge Billing Statements-2010</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=332</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction MergingÂ multiple billsÂ from theÂ same accountÂ intoÂ one single billing statement Â  Important  To combine multiple accounts at the same address, seeÂ Account Ownership Change   Verify the accountÂ has a current balanceÂ prior to...]]></description>

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										<title>Unreturned Equipment Cost- Article no. 3053</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=285</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Article no. 3053       Resolution Steps Unreturned Equipment Costs - All Markets  ]]></description>

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										<title>Bulk, Corporate and VIP with Local Market Contacts- 1222</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=290</link>
										<description><![CDATA[     Introduction Special NoteÂ for Site Bulk Standardization, customers withÂ data, use codes:   Modem Service:Â NMDMSVC   Â    Dynamic IP:Â NDYNIP1   Â  Video only bulkÂ customersÂ upgradingÂ toÂ Retail DataÂ services can get All In promotions that...]]></description>

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										<title>Identify / Remove PPV or VOD Block-1444</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=304</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Confirm the following:   Block is on/off account      Account is not past due      Account does not have a write off balance      Balance has notÂ exceeded the cap for PPV/VOD     Resolution Steps Expand AllÂ |Â Collapse All  ...]]></description>

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										<title>Troubleshooting Different TiVo Service Status &#40;22, 7, 8, 3&#41;-5893</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=313</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction The service states below can be found on theÂ DiagnosticsÂ page offÂ theÂ Equipment tabÂ in BOLT   Resolution Steps Expand AllÂ |Â Collapse All   3 - Account in Good Standing / Good     The TiVo is installed and active; making...]]></description>

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										<title>Tax Exempt Request- 1184</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=323</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Special Information:   Tax exempt status doesÂ notÂ apply toÂ surcharges. Customers areÂ stillÂ responsible forÂ surcharges      Bulk customersÂ are not charged taxes on bulk services; taxes display until the account is installed  ...]]></description>

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										<title>Previous Bill Statement Copy Requests- 1247</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=324</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Authenticate two (2) Security Questions OR the CPNI PIN and one (1) security question before discussing or changing any applicableÂ CPNI and PII-protected information; customers cannot opt-out of CPNI verificationBill Copy Request...]]></description>

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										<title>Simply Internet-7121</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=328</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction   Simply Internet is a legacy program that provides low income internet for qualifying families in select areasÂ  Simply Internet isÂ still available to Seattle residentsÂ who have been pre-qualified by the City of SeattleÂ Â ...]]></description>

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										<title>Add or Change a Bill To Address- Article no. 3678</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=270</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Business Rules:  Authenticate two (2) Security Questions OR the CPNI PIN and one (1) security question before discussing or changing any applicableÂ CPNI and PII-protected information; customers cannot opt-out of CPNI verificationÂ  If...]]></description>

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										<title>Customer is Not Receiving a Statement- Article no. 1814</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=281</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction A statement is notÂ received in these instances: Â   Disconnected accountsÂ with aÂ zero-dollar balanceÂ   UseÂ Billing Ledger for Creating a Customer StatementÂ for proof of payment requests on a final billÂ    Active accountÂ with a...]]></description>

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										<title>Contacting Dispatch-1360</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=316</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction See below forÂ escalationÂ issues / requests to Dispatch via aÂ BOLT Case  Cases entered nearÂ end of business day and after hoursÂ are addressedÂ after 9:00amÂ ETÂ the next dayÂ  This process isÂ standardizedÂ across all brands;...]]></description>

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										<title>Change Payment Due Date-1556</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=327</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Important Points to Remember!Â   NeverÂ change a payment due by date for aÂ past-dueÂ customerÂ to avoid suspension of serviceÂ   Accounts must beÂ currentÂ beforeÂ changing the due dateÂ    PendingÂ status statements (P/IN, P/DS)Â...]]></description>

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										<title>Add, Change or Remove Regional or LD Carrier-1741</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=319</link>
										<description><![CDATA[      Introduction Authenticate two (2) Security Questions OR the CPNI PIN and one (1) security question beforeÂ discussingÂ orÂ changingÂ anyÂ applicableÂ CPNI and PII-protected information; customers cannot opt-outÂ of CPNI verification.  ForÂ...]]></description>

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										<title>Address Requests- Article no. 9014</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=269</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction This onlineÂ database helps you see if an unknown address is serviceable, to get an apartment or house number corrected, or to add a roommate account to an address. Please note: Not compatible with Internet Explorer.Â Google ChromeÂ orÂ...]]></description>

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										<title>Sports Package Billing Errors and Refunds- Article no. 1731</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=283</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction Sports Package Refund Information   Removing a Sports Package service codeÂ does notÂ generate a credit When a Sports Package is cancelled, a customer isÂ ineligible for any refundsÂ (prorated or otherwise)  Exceptions are at aÂ...]]></description>

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										<title>Bankruptcy-3512</title>
										<link>https://agentx-astound-kb-qa.hgsdigital.com/article.php?id=295</link>
										<description><![CDATA[ Introduction  InÂ all markets, if a customer indicatesÂ they filed forÂ Bankruptcy, copies of theirÂ paperworkÂ may be sent:Â    Email:Â  Â  Â  Â  Â  Â bankruptcy@astound.com     Fax  570-270-1498Â Â  Â     Mail: Astound Broadband   Â  Attn:...]]></description>

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