Comcast Offering Free Access to Wi-Fi Hot Spots in Capital Through Inauguration

Comcast opened free access to 6,800 Xfinity Wi-Fi hot spots in Washington to the 1 million people expected to attend Friday’s presidential inauguration, the company said in a Tuesday news release. Even those who aren't customers will be able to connect for no charge until Jan. 26, it said. Wireless carriers announced temporary and permanent capacity upgrades to meet high network demand expected over the weekend, including for the inauguration and demonstrations (see 1701060023).