Comcast Adds 27 Xfinity Outdoor WiFi Hotspots in Oakmont, Plum, Verona

Comcast has launched 27 Xfinity Wifi outdoor hotspots in the Oakmont, Plum and Verona areas over the past two months, part of the ongoing expansion of a WiFi network in Comcast’s Keystone Region that now includes more than 2,800 hotspots providing free access points that keep customers connected on the go.

These outdoor hotspots have been located near shopping and dining destinations, government offices, auto repair businesses, hair salons and other venues throughout the area where customers go on a regular basis. These complement Comcast’s 10 million existing residential and business hotspots across the nation, and most Xfinity Internet customers can access them at no additional cost.

The largest WiFi provider in the state, Comcast will reach 3,400 hotspots in the region by year’s end. The Keystone Region comprises western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle.

Available local access points include multiple locations along Allegheny Avenue and Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont; along Allegheny River Boulevard in Verona; and near the Plum Borough Municipal Building, near Unity Plaza on Unity Center Road and on Old Abers Creek Road near Golden Mile Highway in Plum, among other sites.

“As we continue to invest in our WiFi network, we are bringing residents Oakmont, Plum and Verona 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 email 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 www.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.

Comcast’s Xfinity WiFi 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 WiFi by 2018.