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Is your home internet spotty? You might need Whole-Home Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi lets us get online without needing to be wired to the internet. But its signal may not reach every room in the house. Find out how Whole-Home Wi-Fi from ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ can help you stay connected when it matters.

Young woman works on her laptop in her dining nook thanks to her home network’s Wi-Fi extender.

Does this video call experience sound familiar? You’re having your weekly chat with grandma as you walk through the house. Just as she’s about to tell you her upcoming vacation plans, her audio drops. You check your phone and find her face frozen awkwardly on the screen. Maybe it happens when you’re by the breakfast nook in the kitchen—or when your child is gaming in the living room.

In those situations, your Wi-Fi coverage may be the issue, not your internet speed. Obstructions like walls, ceilings, floors and even furniture, as well as the distance from your wireless router, can sometimes interfere with your Wi-Fi signal and cause “dead spots” where signals can’t reach.

ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Whole-Home Wi-Fi or Whole-Home Wi-Fi Plus could be the solution.

Available on select ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Home Internet plans, Whole-Home Wi-Fi and Whole Home Wi-Fi Plus can help curb connectivity woes by increasing the Wi-Fi coverage in your residence. Find out how it can positively impact your home internet and your online experience.

ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Whole-Home Wi-Fi is more than just a Wi-Fi extender

ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ offers Whole-Home Wi-Fi on select 5G, LTE and Fios home internet plans (where available) so you can get fast, reliable coverage throughout your home. ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Whole-Home Wi-Fi includes:

 

  • Complimentary network scans via the Wi-Fi Health Check to determine your Wi-Fi performance
  • One Wi-Fi extender*, included with select plans if needed, for better signal strength in hard-to-reach places
  • A minimum of two, up to three Wi-Fi extenders*, included if needed, when you upgrade to Whole-Home Wi-Fi Plus for an additional charge
  • Wi-Fi Health Checks through the ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ app to monitor ongoing Wi-Fi performance

 

Regularly testing the strength of your Wi-Fi signal can determine whether or not you need a second or even third Wi-Fi extender, which may be necessary if your home has multiple floors or if you notice more than one problem area where your home internet may have Wi-Fi signal issues.

 

Have a ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ mobile phone plan? When you bundle mobile and home with  an eligible ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Home Internet plan that includes Whole-Home Wi-Fi, you can add a perk on us (up to $10/mo) —like Netflix & HBO Max (With Ads)—so you can save on your favorite shows, movies, music and more. Plus, you’ll enjoy our Best Value Guarantee so you know that you won’t have any unexpected price hikes or hidden fees. And all new and current ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ customers can save on their monthly internet bill when they bundle internet and mobile service with us. Want more savings? Check out ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ’s other plan discounts.

What is a Wi-Fi extender?

Whether it’s through our TVs, smartphones or laptops, we rely on Wi-Fi to bring us entertainment and information on demand anywhere in our homes—but sometimes we don’t have the Wi-Fi signal we need to stay connected in every room. That’s where a Wi-Fi extender comes in. It can help solve connectivity issues so you don’t have to be right next to your router for clear video calls with friends and relatives.

To understand how a Wi-Fi extender can solve connectivity problems, it may help to know a little about how Wi-Fi works. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that sends radio signals from your wireless router to all the connected devices (like smartphones, laptops and tablets) in your house so that they can get online.

But passing through obstructions like walls, ceilings and floors can interfere with your Wi-Fi signal, making it harder for you to enjoy a smooth, seamless connection. Wireless router placement matters, too, because the distance between it and your connected devices can determine how strong their connection is.

A Wi-Fi extender, included with ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Whole-Home Wi-Fi on select ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Home Internet plans, can help cut that broadcast distance and offer stronger signals to your devices. How? A Wi-Fi extender so that there’s more coverage while minimizing those tricky areas where Wi-Fi can’t reach. So you can stay online when it matters most—like during important work meetings, intense gaming sessions or when that thrilling crime drama you’re streaming finally reveals who did it.

Is a Wi-Fi extender the same thing as a Wi-Fi booster?

No, a Wi-Fi extender is not the same as a Wi-Fi booster, but both devices have the same goal: improving Wi-Fi range.

 

A Wi-Fi extender rebroadcasts your wireless router’s signal from the extender’s location to bridge the gaps that cause internet trouble spots in your home. On the other hand, a Wi-Fi booster amplifies your wireless router’s original signal without creating a new one.

 

Larger homes may benefit from a mesh Wi-Fi system, which is a series of devices that communicate with each other and your wireless router to blanket your entire home with seamless coverage. A mesh network functions as a unified network and can be helpful for homes with multiple floors (like a two-story house with a finished basement or attic).

 

ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ also offers other Wi-Fi and networking accessories to customize your internet solutions, like wall-mounted brackets for your router or ethernet adapters to convert a coaxial cable outlet to a wired ethernet connection point.

How Whole Home Wi-Fi differs from other Wi-Fi solutions

Whole-Home Wi-Fi and Whole-Home Wi-Fi Plus help you diagnose Wi-Fi issues so you can get the most out of your home internet. The service runs routine diagnostic testing–Wi-Fi Health Checks–every 30 days and even lets you test any time you’re experiencing issues. To test your Wi-Fi strength, just log on to the My ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ app or contact ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ customer support for .

Wi-Fi that fits your needs

Sometimes, your internet needs change. Maybe you need additional Wi-Fi extenders, you’re moving to a new home, or you’re looking to upgrade your service. ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ makes it easy to adapt our internet solutions to you to minimize as much hassle as possible.

 

Whole-Home Wi-Fi customers can rent additional Wi-Fi extenders or easily upgrade to Whole-Home Wi-Fi Plus to get up to 3 more extenders at no additional cost.

ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Home Internet makes it easy to stay connected.

Whether it’s high-speed internet from our LTE, 5G and fiber-optic networks or room-to-room Wi-Fi coverage in your home, ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ’s home internet options offer service you can count on—and when you need it most.

 

Getting started is easy—simply check the options available in your area and select your plan. Our plug-and-play equipment means you’ll be online and ready to game, stream or work in moments. And if you need help, a ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ tech can help you get set up.

 

If you’re ready to change your internet service provider, ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ makes it easy to switch with up to $500 in bill credits1 to help cover early termination fees from your current provider.   and get started today.

 

*ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ owns the equipment provided with your plan, including the router and Wi-Fi extender. If you choose to disconnect service, you must return the equipment within 30 days or you’ll incur an unreturned equipment fee(s).

 

1 For new ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Home Internet customers who terminated their prior internet service and incurred an early termination fee (ETF) within the last 4 months. Offer is non-transferrable and has no cash or refund value. Documentation of the EFT for internet from your prior service provider must be provided w/in 90 days after ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Home Internet installation/setup and offer will be fulfilled via bill credit, to your ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ account, in the amount of the ETF up to $500. You remain solely responsible for paying the ETF to your prior service provider. If we or you cancel your ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Home Internet service w/in 90 days after installation/setup, the ETF credit will be charged back to your final bill. Other terms apply.


Reviewed By: ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Editorial Team
Last Reviewed: 10.30.2025

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