Wednesday March 25, 2026 I used the Spectrum chat to describe the problem that we were having with the 2 cable boxes of always having to reboot or restart the cable boxes in order to watch tv every time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was frustrating and a headache![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was highly recommended to make a reservation with the location that you plan to visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The earliest appointment was for the next day Thursday March 26, 2026 at 5:45pm. I took the 7:00pm appointment and they close at 8:00pm[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We walked in and the place was full of people. On the screen showed 32 people on the walk in wait list!! I checked in at 6:45pm for the 7:00pm which is the 15 minutes recommended on the iPad? 6:50pm, we were helped by SAGE a very friendly sales associate? He asked for an I.D and started the process of getting what we needed the replacements of the 2 cable boxes. SAGE talked and worked fast at the same time which made it go by so fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a very nice and comfortable first experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] By 7:10pm and only in 20 minutes we were walking out the door with what we came for. We went home and set it up and it's all good again. Can watch tv again. Lol. read more

Spectrum - After 6 years box died. Thursday March 26, 2026 - Television Service Providers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I visited the Spectrum Ala Moana location twice--once as a walk-in and once with a scheduled appointment. My first visit was on a Wednesday around 10am. I hadn't made an appointment, so I left my name and number as instructed and was told I'd receive a text when I was 5th in line. That text never came. After waiting a while with no updates and no one available to ask for help, I gave up and booked an appointment online. On my second visit, I came back with a scheduled appointment. You can only check in 15 minutes before your time, and until then, you're basically stuck waiting. There's nobody at the front desk to answer questions or help you out, which is super frustrating--especially if you just need to ask something simple. Forget about getting assistance unless you're checked in. Once I was checked in, I was helped by Brian, who was amazing. He was kind, patient, and efficient. We were in and out within 10 minutes of our appointment time. Honestly, Brian was the only saving grace for the 4 stars. If I hadn't been helped by him and shown his kindness, this review would've dropped to a 1 or 2 stars. Pros: - Brian at Ala Moana was incredibly helpful and professional - Online appointment system is easy to use Cons: - Appointments fill up fast--same-day slots are rare - Walk-in system didn't work as promised (no text received) - No front desk support--can't ask questions unless you're checked in - Location is very busy, so expect some wait time even with an appointment If you can get an appointment and connect with someone like Brian, the experience is smooth. Just don't expect much help if you're trying to walk in or ask a quick question. read more

I canceled my service May 19th 2026 and they said the billing cycle started on May 16th. So they charged me the entire month for 80.00 internet service, for 3 days of the service I did not get. The service wasn't working correctly and I didn't even use it for those 3 days. I didn't want it anymore and so I took my equipment in to the store and canceled my account. They never mentioned that I had a bill still due. Once I received a bill for 80.00, I went to the store, which couldn't help me get the fee waived or even reduced and then I called and they said they couldn't help me either. Then they said if I did not pay the entire month, that they would turn me over to collections for 80.00. Spectrum is charging for services they are not providing and forcing you to pay or threatening to turn you over to collections. I've never been late or missed a payment in all the years I was with them, when the service was good. I cant even tell you how much phone time and in store time that I've spent on billing issues and they don't budge on anything. They are still trying to bill my deceased mother for equipment that had been already returned and she's been gone for 6 months. They are preposterous and unethical!! I advise everyone to NOT USE SPECTRUM!! read more

Only receiving one star because I have to give at least one. I will never be back. The services provided are so slow and underperforming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I decided to cancel and was told I had to come into the store to return the modem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went in and after 45 minutes to an hour I received assistance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only after asking if walkins were going to be helped or if they only take appointments and then go into the back until the next appointment checks in? [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was very rudely told that walkins are taken after all appointments are done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But employees continued to take an appointment and then go in the back. I only got serviced after asking how much would they charge me if I just smash the modem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Robert needs to work on his customer service skills.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Absolutely horrible experience read more

After the small Spectrum shop in Hawaii Kai closed, we have been going to Ala Moana for various services. It helps to make an appointment before hand so you don't have to wait, and our waits have not been long. For years, we have tried to lower our cable bill and over and over were told we had the lowest plan available that included HBO and all these channels we never watched. When I worked downtown several years ago, I was able to subscribe to a basic package, which they kept telling me did not exist. A few months ago, we went in for another matter, and I again asked for a basic package and the guy said yes, they had it and changed our plan which saved us a lot of money. We still get the local channels and I subscribe separately to Japanese channels. The only thing I miss is getting news channels like CNBBC and MSNBC, but I can live with it. So I'd give the last rep 5 stars, but I don't remember his name. And the other reps were okay, but they didn't let us change to a cheaper plan. So if anyone else has a situation like this, just keep asking.! read more

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Stopped their service because it was pilau. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My mailbox is getting filled with their ads and last night they got into our locked building and shoved an ad under our door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They must really be desperate. Avoid them. T-Mobile is much better. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Spoke to the specialist Gabriel inside the store and he was able to figure out and diagnose my problem back in Palm Springs California set up an appointment with a technician to come out and fix it and also was able to change my plan to save me money.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He is a direct employee and should be given a raise in my opinion. Five stars for you, Gabriel thanks again so much. read more

Would not recommend. Service was constantly interrupted and when the bill jumped up this year we had to switch. It's not good value for money. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can tell a lot by a company's practices and spectrum will intentionally keep you on the phone to cancel for at least 10 minutes telling you that it's still processing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That just cant be true for any technological reason. If you can live stream from your phone, the ISP can't need that much time to process a simple disconnect function. Where before I thought I might just live near old infrastructure, I now think this company is intentionally bad. Poor form Spectrum. read more

Very efficient service provided by the in store staff. They may not give you the news you'd like to hear, but they are efficient. The line was daunting; so try to reserve on line prior to arrival. Check in at the kiosk, and your line will move faster than the walk ins. Fortunately, there are many benches, couches, and high tables/stools to wait at. read more

25 walk-ins before me on a week day after lunch time, roughly 1 PM. Ridiculous. Expect to wait 1+ hour if you're walking in like the rest of us. No option to take your name off the list. Try another location. read more

I don't have Spectrum, I have another service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But today at 5:30am and again at 7:00am I got phone calls asking "How am I enjoying my Spectrum service."[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They don't even seem to know who are their customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I came in just to return equipment, which should have been a simple, quick process. Instead, there were only two employees working while ten people waited, and every transaction dragged on endlessly. I had to stand in line far longer than reasonable for something that should take less than five minutes. It's clear Spectrum does not value their customers' time, even when we're ending service. This experience is exactly why I'm relieved to no longer be with this company. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]9 desks to help customers and only 2 representatives working.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The dmv might be better staffed. read more

Spectrum - Spectrum Ala Moana - Television Service Providers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It wasn't a very busy evening when me and my other half got there. Signed in and was 8th in the queue. This was at around 7pm on Thursday. Line moved quickly. About 4 customer representatives on hand with other customers ahead and after us. Clean store also plenty of free ample ground parking at Ala Moana Center for easy access. The staffs name was Zara, she was very friendly and helpful. We went there to exchange a defaulted digital cable box and was in and out in less than 30 minutes. Overall, great service and everything was smooth with home set up. I highly recommend Spectrum! read more

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OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE at SPECTRUM ALA MOANA STORE Upon arriving at the Ala Moana Spectrum store, I immediately noticed several customers waiting to be helped. I signed in and was number 21 on the list. Even though I didn't have an appointment and came in as a walk-in, I patiently waited, observing how busy yet organized the staff was. There were four Customer Service Associates assisting customers, and everyone seemed focused and courteous. When my name was called, I was helped by Robert, who was incredibly patient, professional, and thorough. My situation was a bit complicated, but he took the time to explain everything clearly, walking me through each step with true expertise and efficiency. When additional support was needed, he called on his manager Kevin, who was just as knowledgeable and professional. Together, they made what could have been a stressful experience into a smooth and positive one. I left feeling very satisfied and grateful for their exceptional service. A sincere MAHALO NUI LOA to Robert and Kevin for going above and beyond to help me. Spectrum is fortunate to have such outstanding employees representing their brand! read more

Paying my auntie's phone and television bill... My cousin was a bit anxious about not having television service for a couple of days. It seems as though my aunt was not well and was behind in making payments to Spectrum. I went to the Ala Moana Center location because it was close to my next appointment. Spectrum is on the Ewa Wing, across from Foodland Farms on the street level... all the way down from Meet Fresh and ABC Stores. When I signed in on the kiosk (because I didn't have an appointment), I was #24 on the list of walk-in customers. I thought I could do some shopping and return... I went to Marshall's and Starbucks to look at merchandise. When I returned, I wasn't any closer to being seen. I asked how I could delete my name from the list. I was told to just let it go. I had a 5pm dinner reservation. After dinner, I returned to Spectrum (they close at 8pm) and was #5 on the list. That was much better. I eventually paid the bill, but they couldn't add my cousin's name onto the account. Thanks for being polite and efficient anyway! The next day, I called Spectrum and got my cousin's name on the account - with my aunty on speakerphone to verify that she was okay with this change. Yay! It's all good now! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Sadly, I don't have any positive feedback.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a problem with one of my lines and it was never resolved successfully. read more

I got a router/ modem in the mail that I didn't order and I had to come to this store to return it otherwise I will get a monthly charge for holding on to it. I have been waiting for about a hour and everyone in the waiting area looks mad and pissed off. They need to hire more people or have a better system... I feel bad for all the people waiting over 2-3 hours.... I couldn't wait any longer after waiting for 90 minutes so I just left..... read more

Went to the School St Spectrum and spoke to Carl Ulep. Told him my mom doesn't need all the streaming services so want to change to just basic channels due to she got charged $258 for her TV and cable bundle and installation. She is almost 93 years old and on a fixed income. Carl looked into her plan and was able to get one that's $85 a month. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He was so prompt, friendly, and efficient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really appreciate his great customer service and would like to have him service me again if I ever need it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Spectrum is the worst company in my lifetime. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have to Waite to return their equipment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ala Moana store is the most ignorant people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But not their fault, it's the company. I don't blame them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Understaff and over worked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pops & I were watching the Miami Dolphins game this past Sunday when our TV kept losing the TV cable signal. At first, I thought something was wrong with our TV, but after doing some troubleshooting, I realized that our Spectrum cable box had gone bad. Opened my trusty Yelp app. to see where the closest Spectrum store was, in conjunction to where I live. I saw that there was a Spectrum kiosk at Kahala Mall, but after reading the reviews, I knew that the location would be of no help to me for my cable issue. From there, I decided to go to the Spectrum store at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Located towards the west end of the mall, you can find the Spectrum store just a few doors down from the Surfers Bakery, Meet Fresh, Starbucks, & ABC stores. It was easy to find the Spectrum store, as there are a lot of big signage. Upon entering the store, if you don't have an appointment, there was an electronic device by the entrance where you need to input what you're here for, and also put in your name. After completing that task, all you have to do is find a place to sit & hang out, and there is a electronic board where you can see your name, and what place your are in, before you will get help. After waiting for about 15 minutes, my name was called & a friendly Spectrum representative helped me. I told the representative about the problem was with my cable box, and also told him what I did to troubleshoot the cable line & box, and he immediately exchanged/replaced my cable box. To top off his great service, he even gave be a cool Spectrum shopping bag to boot! I can't say enough about the positive customer service I received today, especially after reading a few past Yelp reviews. Lol! All I can say is that the staff was friendly & efficient! Yes, there were a few people ahead of me when I walked in.........I wanna say I was about #12 in line after checking in, but like I said before, the wait time was just about 15 minutes, so you can see how fast these workers were working. Thanks again for the great service, now I can get the 3rd TV going again! read more

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This review is for Spectrum, NOT commenting about the location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]PLEASE be warned, if you try to cancel services over the phone, expect to be harassed and make sure you got time cause they'll keep you on the phone for a good 20 minutes or more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I called 844-242-9935 which is automated and it finally led me to a rep from South Texas, Angel. (which probably was a bogus name) OMG, I told him why I was cancelling my service and he kept trying to persuade me with a better offer and pushing they're mobile services as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I swear I must've said no 8 times. I even told him NO means NO! And he still asked me "why I was cancelling"[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think it was just a tactic they use to piss you off so you hang up and don't get to cancel your service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Needless to say, I hung up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I called back later and got the same guy only he used a different name, but I knew his voice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I called back again and got another rep. No harrassment but did take a long time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] NOTE: If you cancel any Spectrum services just say you're moving to another country and or that you'll be off the grid. Disgusted with Spectrum. read more

Wow . 10 terminals . 2 people working . I rude employee in the back being very rude to all the elderly waiting in line. 18 people waiting -What a terribly managed store front. And NO drop off line to turn in equipment from Cancelled service . It's just awful. Still here - and I'm worried that the only female here who is doing nothing actually IS the manager ? She sees 30 people and just walks to back , comes out- maybe helps one person and then goes in the back . There are now 3 people in the back and 13 in line. .ridiculous. I can't wait to turn this equipment in and never use them again ! read more

Everything. Very slow cellular service. Home internet never works. 3 weeks to transfer my cellular service.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Spectrum sucks mayjah assho. The worst customer service in person and phone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Liars as well me. Told me internet upgrade without TV package would be $50. First statement showed $70 read more

What an ordeal this has been, 3 month saga.....First started out with construction team needing to come out to install the line...they showed up several weeks later, then did not communicate with the office that work was completed. Also was promised by the field rep that NHK world was part of the basic package- turns out it's not, have to pay $15 more for it. I just hope the Golf Channel is okay, since it's NOT the golf channel, but PGA Golf, and I'm paying extra for it. Also, was promised that the Xumo box was just like the TiVo box we had- all-in-one, works "just like a smart TV". NOT true. There are limited number of apps- No NHK World (which is free!!!) and No Viki- which any K-drama addict would know. THE WORST THING is she also said I could get rid of paying for all the extra boxes that I was paying for with HawntelCom because I could just download the spectrum app and all the other tvs that didn't have the box would work with the app. You can ONLY download the Spectrum TV app to SAMSUNG TV's - otherwise you have to BUY a ROKU stick for about $30 each (not Amazon Firestick) and download the app to that, and then use it...What a hassle and this will cost MUCH more!!!!! I just thank God that I did not switch my cell phones to them (based on a hefty usage fee for International Roaming). I was told by someone who switched their business lines, that Spectrum promised to pay all HawnTelCom penalties, but that NEVER happened. (Just as they promised they would pay off anymore I owed for my cell devices). They said I could do a self-install, but finally had to call in a tech- to their credit, Earl came quicker than a 911 response! But he had a TON of work to do (took about 2.5 hrs!!!) Lies, lies, lies..... Turns out my amplifiers work just great and I didn't need all the extra hardware they were trying to rent to me, which would not have worked as well as what I already have!!! read more

Spectrum - Television Service Providers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Can it get any better? Yes, it can! Oceanic Spectrum served us well 25 years, and Ala Moana Spectrum reduced our T-Mobile monthly bill in half AND got two new Samsung Galaxy A16 phones! Even with both of us having brain fog, Nico an Apple expert, identified other ways to improve our daily phone usage...the patience of Job. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The kind Manger, Damian, even added his two cents, when we learned we had made a mistake giving them my husband's wrong phone number.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We wanted to make sure all our contacts, voice message, photos all transferred, so they provided a new trainee, Gabriel, who was just like Angel Gabriel being an android expert! Three experts in one. Lucky Live Hawaii with Spectrum! audreyandrudy read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They refused to remove me from junk mail list.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great customer service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Kept pausing my internet service cuz of the frequent outages. read more

I transferred my service within spectrum. It's been a week and have talked to over 10 reps and have spent 4 hours sorting this out. It still isn't sorted. Go with any other option you have. read more

I have never been critical like others about any cable company that I have used. Ever. But I just sat for 35 mins, mostly on hold, to just sign up for the UH football season. Ridiculous. I can buy a Tesla on my phone and $200K worth of Apple on a Schwab account in less then a minute. But UH football from Spectrum? Noooooo. What a old system they must have. I mean the on hold thing warned us that we needed a code from the top of our statement when we finally get a human on line. But since they started the cost cutting program of getting customers go paperless, we had to dig up a statement from 2019! Remember 2019? Precovid? So we hunt for an old statement and when the guy finally comes online, he says that's too old and texts me a code. Then why the hell did they make us dig up a piece of paper from 5 years ago if that was so damn easy? To make a long story shorter, i asked if he could finish this thing without me, to which he replied no, I have to stay on the line. 10 mins later, he comes on and says I'm good to go... so apparently I didn't have to sit there... Spectrum, call Schwab, Morgan Stanley, et al to see how to do business off customers phones. This system is frikkin bonkers. read more

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I wish I can put a -1000 rating be I use this internet and every day my wi fi just shuts off like 50 times a day and I pay 90 $ a month for 2g but I don't even get 1g so in conclusion absolutely do not use this internet provider its a scam read more

I could leave negative stars I would. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been here for 40 minutes, without even a hello.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's not a busy here, I guess the guys who work the evening shift like to stay here after hours because they aren't doing much, except making people wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was here a couple of days ago, it's was incredibly busy, I was called in less than 10 minutes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All I see are four guys standing there acting busy. Spectrum was horrible when it was Time Warner and it still is awful, that's why I'm here to cancel my service and go with Hawaii Telecom. Thank goddess, no more Spectrum, I'm finally free. read more

BRIAN AT ALA MOANA SPECTRUM IS AWESOME! THANK YOU for making our experience so smooth. Thank you for having great employees who know their stuff! Grateful. Mahalo! :) read more

BUYER BEWARE: I'm done overpaying. I called to cancel, and the rep claimed they "wanted to help." Here's what actually happened: they dangled a "discount" without disclosing it was temporary (I found that out today), and they pushed their app without telling me it doesn't work on Fire TV. Misleading at every step, poor customer service, and zero transparency. I'm moving to a competitor--should've done it sooner. Avoid this provider. read more

I went to the Spectrum (Ala Moana location) and got in line outside the store at 9:30am, assuming that the store would open at 10:00am. At 10 am, no sign of anyone in the store. At 10:15 still no sign of any employees. Finally at 10:30 am , two Spectrum service reps appear and start servicing the customers. By now there are 35-40 customers in the queue. What gets me is that at no time, did someone (like the store manager or team lead) come outside and at least explain to all the customers why there was a delay in opening the store. I'm been to other Spectrum locations and this is the worst one I have ever been in I know Spectrum has pretty much a monopoly on TV and internet service but they need to improve their customer service especially at this location. read more

I guarantee they pay to get this review taken down. Pay for internet only, consistently only get 20-30% speed you pay for. They advertise great rates for new customers ONLY, but no loyalty for long customers. Longer you with them, more you pay. Quantity over Quality. try Hi! tell A com read more

I brought my cable box here to exchange because the box I had kept shutting down. I asked the service representative there if we are supposed to bring the power chord too and said I brought it too. He said no and gave me the new box, two remotes, two hdmi chords and two sets of batteries. Almost the whole time I'm there the guys is high pressuring me to get cell phone service with Spectrum. He didn't care if I never had an issue with my service like friends do with Spectrum Mobile. He did not care that I have 5 lines and I pay $125 for the 5 lines (he could not get close to matching it). What really pissed me off is that the guy did not do his job and give me a power chord that I clearly returned and told him I did. The guy should do his job and stop the high pressure sales and listen. When someone is not interested, stop. You are only irritating the people with better service. I'm seriously considering dumping cable altogether now seeing what little I get from Spectrum. I pay way less for service for 5 cell phones than I do for internet and no special cable service. read more

I think I reviewed this Spectrum location before . If your in a rush do not cone at this location because the service is very slow . I basically went there just to exchange my cable box for a new update model . Once arriving you need to sign into the computer to hold your spot. I was number #20 and I waited almost 1 hour . Finally I got to the counter and I realized why the customer service representative takes so long . I basically just wanted to exchange my box it should take only 5 minutes or less. But actually the representative goes over any special their offering . For example they have a bundle package which includes land line, internet, cell phone . I understand they probably have a sale quotas to make but I think that's why customers have to wait so long to get serviced. Verdict: customer services 3 stars Wait time 2 Stars Location 3 stars Overall 2.5 Stars read more

Spectrum - Front of store - Television Service Providers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Some Rude customer service by at least 3 agents that couldn't be bothered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The rest of the agents were just fine and helpful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

spectrum cable was hanging low-about 5 feet from ground around the bend just before Waihole Poi factory for over 2 weeks. This last wind event on 2/12/26, as i was driving north a gust of wind blew the cable connector into my car and scratched my passenger side mirror. When i called HPD they said they had received numerous calls on the swinging cable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When i call Spectrum to file a damage claim, they said the low swinging cable was due to the wind and they had no liability-Even though they new or should have known of the dangerous condition and either fix it or warn the public of the dangerous condition.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is an example of the type of service Specturm provides to its customers. read more