WiFi is one of the most important functionalities on any mobile device. It allows you to access the Internet from almost anywhere without having to pay for expensive mobile data. One feature both Android and iOS devices offer is to auto join WiFi networks. If you your WiFi auto join has been disabled, it is a simple process to enable … Read More
Speedify Brings Comcast "xfinitywifi" Zombie Hotspots Back to Life
By mikeh Managing Wi-Fi on my smartphone is annoying. At home, I use Wi-Fi to get fast Internet without using my monthly cellular data. But when I leave the house, my Wi-Fi radio is still on, auto-connecting to known networks. Very often, that network will be a Comcast “xfinitywifi” free Wi-Fi hotspot, and that’s where the trouble starts. These Xfinity … Read More
Is Your Comcast Public Hotspot Costing you Real Money?
UPDATE: Comcast has reached out and indicated that they would like us to retest with both the residential equipment and newer business setup. We’ll update our results as soon as we receive this new hardware. | Comcast has been pushing new Xfinity WiFi routers onto subscribers that broadcast a public WiFi network in addition to their home Internet connection … Read More