Sorry for the long review!
During my few visits, I had an inferior experience at the Cox store near Fort Apache and Sahara. I don't go often—only when I need to return or exchange old modems. Despite living about 2 miles away, even this time, I was planning to mail them to avoid dealing with customer service. I've been with Cox for a long time, probably over 15 years if I recall correctly. So, I don't want to leave negative feedback just because of a few unprofessional, irritable reps—at least not until I visit a few more times, lol.
Then, my visit today, on October 16, 2025, around 5:20 PM, confirmed that. A young man approached me with a friendly smile at the entrance and guided me to the service desk. He was sitting with another colleague, with whom I had a bad experience on my last visit. The man was sitting and didn’t acknowledge any customers nearby. During my previous visit, he seemed irritable and didn't care whether Cox made sales. Why? Because he sent me away twice, claiming I had the best internet service, and didn't believe I needed more than 1GB when I mentioned slow connection speeds. I think it's because of all the devices in my house—cell phones, computers, kids' tablets, five surveillance cameras, TVs, washer, and dryer. Not to brag, but I feel my whole house is filled with smart connections. I asked him if I could exchange the modem or if an upgrade would help, but he refused. Still, he wasn't friendly, which I didn't care about.
Thanks to Cox, I was able to upgrade online easily. They shipped me a new modem with a DIY kit within five days, and setup was straightforward.
Today, I returned their modem. Shawn R. shows that simple, friendly service can turn dissatisfied customers into positive experiences. Some employees are there just for a paycheck, while others, like Shawn R., work tirelessly to uplift the company's mission and goals.
I hope Cox recognizes Shawn’s good service. Thanks, Shawn — I really appreciate it.