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Comcast’s mobile site can check your internet connection, text you when it’s back up

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Published on 04 October 2015
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  • Comcast,
  • internet down

Internet was out at our house this morning, so I decided to give Comcast’s mobile site on iPhone. Once you sign in (assuming you have already set up credentials), it can check your specific connection to see whether it’s actually down. If it is, Comcast can text you when it’s back up. 

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