Complain About Sling TV - learn how to file a complaint

Trying to find the right person to complain to at Sling TV can feel like a maze designed to make you give up. They heavily push you towards automated systems, but here are the best ways to try and reach a human.

Honestly, getting a quick response feels like winning the lottery. Here’s a realistic breakdown of how long you'll likely be waiting.

• Call during off-peak hours, like mid-morning on a weekday, to avoid the longest queues.
• Use their website's chat feature, as it's often staffed more than their phone lines.
• Have your account number, the email on file, and the last four digits of your payment card ready before you connect.

If Sling TV is giving you the silent treatment or refusing to fix your issue, it's time to go over their head. Don't just give up.

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

Filing a complaint with the BBB creates a public record of your issue. Companies, even ones with bad ratings like Sling, often respond to these to manage their profile. It's not a legal body, but the public pressure works. Be prepared to wait, though. Sling usually responds, but it can take a few weeks for a resolution.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Since Sling TV is a streaming service that delivers content over the internet, the FCC is the right regulator for certain complaints. You can file a free, informal complaint online regarding issues like billing practices, advertising, and service availability. Sling TV is required to respond to the FCC, usually within 30 days. You should mention that you've already tried to resolve it with them first.

Credit Card Chargeback

For unauthorized or incorrect charges, you can contact your credit card company to dispute the transaction. This is highly effective for getting your money back. However, be aware that Sling TV will likely terminate your service if you issue a chargeback.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Unresolved Billing Issue on Account [[Account #]]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing again to resolve a persistent issue with my account that has not been addressed despite my previous contact on [[Date]].

On [[Date of charge]], my account was incorrectly billed for [[$Amount]] for [[Reason for charge, e.g., a package I cancelled]]. I had already taken steps to prevent this charge, and frankly, the amount of time I've had to spend chasing this down is incredibly frustrating.

This is not the service I expected. To fix this, I require a full refund of [[$Amount]] to be processed immediately. I also need written confirmation that my subscription is set correctly to avoid any future billing errors.

Please be aware that if this is not resolved within 72 hours, I will proceed with filing a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau and initiating a chargeback with my bank for the incorrect charge.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

[[Your Name]] Account Holder

• Get a reference number. The second you connect with an agent on chat or phone, ask for a ticket or reference number. It's your only real proof that the conversation happened.
• Beat the bot. If the chat bot is giving you the runaround, just keep typing 'speak to agent' or 'human'. After a few tries, most systems give up and transfer you.
• Screenshot everything. Seriously. The error message, the chat transcript, the cancellation confirmation page that you suspect didn't work. You will probably need this evidence later.
• Use social media pressure. A user on Reddit confirmed they got a much faster response by publicly tweeting their issue to both @Sling and @SlingAnswers. It puts them on the spot to resolve it quickly.

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