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Comcast to offer free wireless routers to customersNov 23, 2011 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Comcast Corporation, a provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, has announced the plans to offer customers an all-in-one solution to help power the WiFi-enabled devices expected to arrive in their homes this holiday season. The Xfinity Wireless Gateway includes a wireless router and gives today's connected home everything needed to create a fast, efficient and secure home network. Additionally, with a variety of support plans offered via Xfinity Signature Support, customers can call on their own personal IT department for help with any aspect of their connected home from networking, to virus removal, to software and hardware troubleshooting. Specifically, the Xfinity Wireless Gateway includes: A wireless router (802.11 WiFi-N) to create a fast home network and support dozens of connected devices, A cable modem (DOCSIS 3.0) to enable access to Xfinity Internet service, and A voice adapter (VoIP) for Xfinity Voice services. "Just in time for the holidays, the new Xfinity Wireless Gateway helps power the connected home with a fast, easy and convenient way to get connected," said Cathy Avgiris, Senior Vice President of Communications and Data Services at Comcast. "As consumers bring more wireless devices into their homes, the Wireless Gateway ensures these customers get the speeds they need to have a great experience." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon |