iOS lets carriers add WiFi networks that you can’t remove or stop from joining

Re:iOS lets carriers add WiFi networks that you can’t remove... by kalleboo on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @10:42PM (#35448632)

I live in Japan and first noticed this "feature" when I'd lose connection as every time I'd walk past a FamilyMart convenience store (which you can find every 3 blocks or so) it would connect to "0000docomo" and then immediately lose connection as I kept walking. Although in my case, disabling auto-join works fine.

Why would they install WiFi repeaters and not just 4G/5G microcells on the trains?

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Re:iOS lets carriers add WiFi networks that you can’t remove... by Havoc on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @12:24AM (#35449297)

Cost seems like the most likely answer

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Re:iOS lets carriers add WiFi networks that you can’t remove... by rizwank on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @04:44AM (#35451159)

I suspect cell site density and that Wi-Fi infra doesn’t require the same regulatory permissions as a microcell. Wi-Fi is unlicensed.

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Re:iOS lets carriers add WiFi networks that you can’t remove... by kalleboo on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @05:08AM (#35451333)

Yeah I guess there may not be a regulatory framework for ambulatory cells

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