On: Comcast internet speed improved with non-Comcast hardware

[username223]

I wonder how much of that has to do with their providing "xfinity" wifi to anyone nearby who wants to share your cable line?

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xfinity#Xfinity_WiFi

[r00fus → username223]

I have a limited setback on my house and I swear when I replaced their combo router I stopped having people (late at night eating burgers and listening to loud music while browsing) randomly parked in front of my house (presumably they got signal on the street).

I'll never go back to that configuration again so it's not like I can retest.

[vinodc → username223]

FWIW Comcast claims this will not affect the speed [0]. At the low speeds in the OP's article, this is likely the case.

[0] https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/xfinity-wifi-hotspo...

[ac29 → username223]

Just turn it off, I did when I was using Comcast equipment last year. You dont owe Comcast any favors.