User experiences with these hotspots varied greatly depending on location:

: A common concern was that "xfinitywifi" signals were often broadcast from residential routers without the homeowner's explicit knowledge, though they were technically kept separate from the home's private data. Default Admin Credentials

: Users were advised to use the "XFINITY" (capitalized) network where possible because it was encrypted and required a secure profile via the Xfinity app, unlike the standard "xfinitywifi" network which was often unencrypted. Hotspot Performance in 2015