Why You Can Trust CNET Comcast's New Router Stays Connected During Power Outages
The Xfinity network device is designed to switch over to cellular internet when the power goes out, and comes with a four-hour backup battery.
Comcast's Storm Ready gateway, battery and device.
Comcast has a new router designed to stay connected to the internet during storms and 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. When the power goes out, the router's mesh system has a backup cellular connection with unlimited cellular data and a four-hour backup battery. Comcast says your connection will stay solid thanks to auto fail-over.
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The storm router is also made of recycled materials, Comcast says. You can buy it on the Xfinity website now.
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