Overview
Follow the steps below to create and complete an Internet package upgrade or downgrade workorder by office only.
- Before changing an Internet package: verify the modem can achieve the new package speeds. Refer to Cox Certified Cable Modems.
- A Serviceability Check is required for upgrades to the Super Fast (1 Gig) / Super Fast (1 Gig) Fiber PON packages.
- Refer to Serviceability Check.
- Professional installation is required for upgrades to the Super Fast (1 Gig) / Super Fast (1 Gig) Fiber PON packages.
- Exception: Gigablast (all markets) and Gigablast Fiber PON in Northern Virgina can be self-installed.
- Exisiting Super Fast (1 Gig) Fiber PON customers can downgrade to lower tiers of service without a device swap.
Authenticate the customer's identity.
- In the Task field, enter SC to begin a Service Change work order.
- On the Customer Flashes window, review the information and then click OK.
- From the Customer Maintenance (CM) window, complete the following tasks.
- Enter or confirm information in the following fields.
- First Name and Last Name
- Home Phone.
Note: A mobile number cannot be listed in this field. It must be placed in the Other Phone field. - Business Phone.
- Other Phone.
- SSN.
- Customer Type.
- Category.
- Press Enter.
- From the Entry Services (ES) window, enter Sale Type, Sale Reason, and any applicable Campaign Code.
- Highlight the service to be swapped.
- Click Swap Service, then refer to the following table for next steps.
If ICOMS... Then... Displays the error message No services available for swapping. - In the Task field, enter HS.
- Remove the old Internet service and Package ID codes.
- Add the new service and Package ID codes.
- In the ES window, click Package. The Package Pricing window appears.
- Click Add. The Select Pacage Group window appears.
- Click the correct package then click Select. Packages Added. Press Exit appears.
- Click OK.
- Click Exit.
Opens the Swap Service window without displaying an error message - Highlight the new service, and click Select.
- Confirm change.
- Click Package.
- Highlight the old Internet Package ID, then click Remove and place a check in the Continue box, then click OK.
- Click Package, then click Add.
- Click Data Packages, then Select.
- Highlight the new Internet Package ID and click Select.
In the Task field, enter SS to access the Work Order Scheduling window.
Result: The Order Type window displays.- Select the appropriate Order Type, then click Select.
- Check the Office Only box.
- Enter appropriate work order comments.
- Click OK.
Result: The Order Summary window displays.
From the Order Summary window, complete the following:
- Review the order with the customer to ensure accuracy.
- Click OK to commit the work order.
Result: The Work Order Check-In window displays. - In the Status field, select Completed.
- Enter the following information as needed:
- Sales ID Number
- Sales Date
- Start Billing Date (must be today when completing the order.)
- Press Enter twice.
After the work order is completed, the modem resets and reprovisions.
- If the modem doesn't reset within two minutes, advise the customer to unplug the modem and any attached devices for 15 seconds, then re-plug them in.
- If the lights remain on after unplugging, instruct the customer to also remove the battery.
Is the customer's internet working?
- If yes, then proceed to step 8.
- If no, then continue to the next step.
In the Task field, enter PT to access the Provisioning Transactions window.
- Review the Resp Code field for three-digit error codes.
- Is there a three-digit error code in the Resp Code field?
- If yes, then refer to this article, ICOMS Provisioning Error Codes for next steps.
- If no and the internet service is still not working, then transfer to Tech Support.
In the Task field, enter CC to access the Customer Comments window.
- Add comments regarding upgrade work order.
- Click OK.