A new device from Comcast, dubbed Storm-Ready, combines LTE-based cellular backup and a four-hour rechargeable battery to keep broadband connectivity alive during storms. The WiFi 6-capable device doubles as a line extender when the sun is shining.
Comcast says that Storm-Ready WiFi is easy to set up and has no activation fees. It automatically integrates with the Xfinity Gateway and the Xfinity 10G Network. When the network goes down and the connectivity switches to cellular, customers get a notification and reassurance that they have not lost connectivity, Comcast said.
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