More than 4,700 now available throughout the Keystone Region
Comcast today announced it has now activated 154 Xfinity WiFi outdoor hotspots in Scranton, part of an ongoing expansion of a WiFi network in its Keystone Region that includes more than 4,700 hotspots providing free access points that keep Comcast customers connected on the go.
The largest WiFi provider in the state, Comcast is expected to reach 5,200 hotspots by year’s end in the Keystone Region, which comprises western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle.
These outdoor hotspots have been located near shopping and dining destinations, government offices, auto repair businesses, hair salons and other venues throughout Scranton where customers go on a regular basis. They are part of Comcast’s 18 million existing hotspots across the nation, and most Xfinity Internet customers can access them at no additional cost.
Among the 154 outdoor hotspots Comcast provides in Scranton are 23 near retail locations along North Main Avenue, including near Wells Fargo, Family Dollar, Johnson College, Johnny’s Car Wash, and various medical and dental offices and barber shops.
There are 13 hotspots along Scranton Carbondale Highway, including near Viewmont Mall, Fashion Mall, Sheetz, Siniawa Plaza II, Pep Boys, Aldi, Circle Drive-in Theater, and numerous restaurants. Twelve hotspots are located near retail locations along South Main Avenue, including near the US Post Office, Sunoco, Walgreen’s, CVS Pharmacy, Supreme Laundry, Dave Ragnacci School of Dance, hair salons, churches and markets;
“As we continue to invest in our WiFi network, we are bringing residents in Scranton new levels of connectivity and convenience,” said Christine Whitaker, senior vice president of Comcast’s Keystone Region.
Most Xfinity Internet customers can access Xfinity WiFi hotspots by selecting “xfinitywifi” from the list of available networks on their laptops or mobile devices and entering their Comcast username and password. The Xfinity WiFi App, available for download on both iOS and Android devices, makes it easy to locate business and outdoor hotspots, or customers can visit the hotspot finder map online at xfinity.com/wifi.
After signing in for the first time, customers will automatically connect to any Xfinity WiFi hotspot in the future, allowing them to save on wireless data plans and easily take advantage of access points available across the country, including popular vacation destinations along the East Coast. The hotspots are available to non-customers for up to two hours each month.
Comcast’s Xfinity Wi-Fi network ensures customers have the fastest available online experience in their home, at work and in popular outdoor areas. According to Cisco, 88 percent of all U.S. data traffic on mobile and portable devices will travel over Wi-Fi by 2018.
