[throwahey]

Comcast modems also broadcast a second set of WiFi networks for other Xfinity customers and their mobile network. You are paying monthly to subsidize their 5G network. The additional power usage, however negligible, is additionally insulting.

[josefresco]

Does the modem broadcast this wifi signal, or just the router? I have just the modem at home and don't see the "xfinity" wifi network like I do when travelling. I'm not worried about "freeloaders" at the office. Our neighbors all buy their Internet (which is actually silly, we should cooperate) , and there's no "loitering" area outside.

[jerf]

Considering I've used that feature quite a few times, it's hard for me to complain about the, what, 2 cents a year of power we're talking here?

[josefresco]

Same here. I use the Xfinity network frequent enough that I value having it, and don't mind providing it. I use it at the kids bus stop, at people's homes, businesses - it allows me to keep my mobile data bill low.