Internet providers using your wireless router? Some customers say no. | Telecom Consumer Discussion Forums

Apparently, Comcast was planning to use the Xfinity routers that they sell to customers, to provide wireless hotspot coverage for smart phones and other devices by Comcast subscribers. A few customers have started a class action lawsuit on the grounds that Comcast has not even asked if they can use the customer’s router to provide this service.  

I can see why Comcast would want to do this, it would easily build out their coverage without having significant costs of their own. However, I also see that customers are getting the shorter end of the stick because they’re having to pay for electricity, and potentially have slower internet speeds and security issues as a result of this.