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FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband, with a future goal of 1gbps (docs.fcc.gov)

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[-] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 2 points 8 months ago

They recently changed the prices. It's $30 extra with your own modem or free of you use theirs since they'll also use it to supply others with free 'hot spots' and cellular service.

[-] Pretzilla@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Cellular hotspot with a Comcast modem, really?

[-] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 2 points 8 months ago

I guess not technically cellular bands but wifi coverage to supplement the mobile phone service they offer now.

[-] Pretzilla@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Thanks for the clarification. It wouldn't be a huge stretch to offer femtocell, which is typically available by request from carriers.

Comcast isn't a carrier per se

But they do facilitate wifi calling

[-] Maeve@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago

Uhhh, how does that work? I’m hoping separate passwords!

[-] ripcord@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago

Yes, it's a different SSID on an isolated network.

[-] fraydabson@sopuli.xyz 1 points 8 months ago

Comcast has been doing this for over a decade I believe. By default their routers advertise a hotspot exclusive to other Comcast subscribers. Not sure the security behind it since it’s not technically a password just authenticate via your Comcast account. But I agree it is crazy lol I had a similar reaction when I first found out.

[-] Maeve@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago

At least it’s not your own password. Someone with a weak account password might get trouble, hopefully not you,

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