Technical advice on changing ISPs

kaisersozei · 08-15-2011, 01:32 PM

After months of working with Comcast to fix a maintenance problem that they have clearly identified, yet can't seem to resolve, I have decided to make the switch to Verizon FIOS.

I'm anticipating a big headache in changing over my email account. Not the inbox issue, that's pretty easy. I'm worried about all those websites, accounts, on-line shops, etc., that are tied to my blahblahblahxxx@comcast.net account that will now have to point to another email address. I'm thinking of everywhere that I've registered with that email address--we've been with Comcast for more than 10 years, so tracking down all the accounts that can be affected for everyone in the family is giving me the shakes. Going through my browser history, inbox, etc., will give me the most frequently used sites, like CA, but I'm sure I'll miss some.

Is there any easy way to convert this, something other than a manual process? Anybody go through this recently with tips on how to make it less painful?

Thanks!

WittyUserName · 08-15-2011, 01:40 PM

As far as I know you have to go to the sites and change the email address attached to each account. You could also see if comcast will let you keep your email.

My suggestion is to create a Google/yahoo email address. That way you will never have this problem again.

I hope you get it worked out, I know first hand it is a pain in the A$$.

357 · 08-15-2011, 01:41 PM

I think you can have Comcast create a forwarding rule for you. Contact Comcast Customer Service and ask them. That said, when you setup forwarding and change your e-mail address within your various accounts, use a gmail, yahoo, or some other e-mail not tied to your ISP. I haven't check or even logged into my ISP e-mail in over 10 years. I've probably changed ISPs 6 times in that strech without the headache you're going through now.

shilala · 08-15-2011, 01:43 PM

I just did the same thing, Gerard. I just did it all piecemail. I kept sticky notes on my desk and made note whenever I thought of something I had to change. Every time I buy something online or visit an old website I change. This time around I used my gmail address, and I'll continue using it from here on out for just this reason. I won't have an isp-based email address again.

RGD. · 08-15-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

. . .

My suggestion is to create a Google/yahoo email address. That way you will never have this problem again.

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Yep.

Ron

jjirons69 · 08-15-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WittyUserName

My suggestion is to create a Google/yahoo email address.

Saved me. Then my wife. Then my mom.

It'll save you....

kaisersozei · 08-16-2011, 09:41 AM

Thanks all--we were planning to move everything to gmail, so I'll start setting up mail forwarding. Unfortunately, it sounds like cleaning up the comcast account links will be a manual process

Ah well, at least I'll be rid of my Comcast frustrations.

shilala · 08-16-2011, 10:04 AM

My M/FIL have Time Warner out in the sticks. I've seen dialup that performed better. They're considering switching to dish for football season, maybe they'll dump the internet service and go another route.

CigarNut · 08-16-2011, 10:35 AM

This is why it pays to have an email address that is separate from your ISP -- an address that you use for all the important stuff. It can be a GMail, Hotmail, or whatever address (you can even get your own domain if you want).

This allows you to change your ISP without having to go through and fix your PP, Bank, and other web site profiles...

08-15-2011, 01:32 PM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Technical advice on changing ISPs After months of working with Comcast to fix a maintenance problem that they have clearly identified, yet can't seem to resolve, I have decided to make the switch to Verizon FIOS. I'm anticipating a big headache in changing over my email account. Not the inbox issue, that's pretty easy. I'm worried about all those websites, accounts, on-line shops, etc., that are tied to my blahblahblahxxx@comcast.net account that will now have to point to another email address. I'm thinking of everywhere that I've registered with that email address--we've been with Comcast for more than 10 years, so tracking down all the accounts that can be affected for everyone in the family is giving me the shakes. Going through my browser history, inbox, etc., will give me the most frequently used sites, like CA, but I'm sure I'll miss some. Is there any easy way to convert this, something other than a manual process? Anybody go through this recently with tips on how to make it less painful? Thanks! __________________

08-15-2011, 01:40 PM	#2
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Technical advice on changing ISPs As far as I know you have to go to the sites and change the email address attached to each account. You could also see if comcast will let you keep your email. My suggestion is to create a Google/yahoo email address. That way you will never have this problem again. I hope you get it worked out, I know first hand it is a pain in the A$$.

08-15-2011, 01:41 PM	#3
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Technical advice on changing ISPs I think you can have Comcast create a forwarding rule for you. Contact Comcast Customer Service and ask them. That said, when you setup forwarding and change your e-mail address within your various accounts, use a gmail, yahoo, or some other e-mail not tied to your ISP. I haven't check or even logged into my ISP e-mail in over 10 years. I've probably changed ISPs 6 times in that strech without the headache you're going through now. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

08-15-2011, 01:43 PM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Technical advice on changing ISPs I just did the same thing, Gerard. I just did it all piecemail. I kept sticky notes on my desk and made note whenever I thought of something I had to change. Every time I buy something online or visit an old website I change. This time around I used my gmail address, and I'll continue using it from here on out for just this reason. I won't have an isp-based email address again. __________________

08-16-2011, 09:41 AM	#7
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Technical advice on changing ISPs Thanks all--we were planning to move everything to gmail, so I'll start setting up mail forwarding. Unfortunately, it sounds like cleaning up the comcast account links will be a manual process Ah well, at least I'll be rid of my Comcast frustrations. __________________

08-16-2011, 10:04 AM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Technical advice on changing ISPs My M/FIL have Time Warner out in the sticks. I've seen dialup that performed better. They're considering switching to dish for football season, maybe they'll dump the internet service and go another route. __________________

08-16-2011, 10:35 AM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Technical advice on changing ISPs This is why it pays to have an email address that is separate from your ISP -- an address that you use for all the important stuff. It can be a GMail, Hotmail, or whatever address (you can even get your own domain if you want). This allows you to change your ISP without having to go through and fix your PP, Bank, and other web site profiles... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.