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Comcast thinks it ok to install public wifi in your house
- Subject: Comcast thinks it ok to install public wifi in your house
- From: alvarezp at alvarezp.ods.org (Octavio Alvarez)
- Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:53:28 -0800
- In-reply-to: <CAOF0KO_8ukkk7+iCx4mU=k1LHfhG5wZ2PyohhZZf+NXuXGg6Kg@mail.gmail.com>
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On 10/12/14 18:41, Charles Mills wrote:
> In the US at least you have to authenticate with your Comcast credentials
> and not like a traditional open wifi where you can just make up an email
> and accept the terms of service. I also understand that it is a different
> IP than the subscriber. Based on this the subscriber should be protected
> from anyone doing anything illegal and causing the SWAT team to pay a
> visit. I haven't upgraded my gear though.
>
> Now..they are doing this on your electric bill and taking up space (albeit
> a small amount of it) in your home.
Even if that weren't the problem, using third-party premises to host
services without authorization is illegal (or should be).
Also, using installed devices for purposes other than the receiving the
service.
Best regards.