Comcast has a new router, and it’s designed to stay connected to the internet during storms when there are power outages. Comcast’s Storm-Ready Wi-Fi device, announced Tuesday, costs $7 a month for 36 months, and doubles as a Wi-Fi extender. It’s connected to the Xfinity 10G network, and when the power goes out, the router’s… Continue reading Comcast’s New Router Stays Connected During Power Outages
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Worried About Power Outages? This Portable Solar Panel and Battery Can Help
When high winds took down power lines and left my family in the dark last March — twice — our difficulties were eased by a large battery we used to run our broadband router and charge phones. But with no way of knowing when power would come back on, I watched closely as its remaining… Continue reading Worried About Power Outages? This Portable Solar Panel and Battery Can Help