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For desktops, yes, but my default assumption for a phone is that it's on a mobile network
by dooglius 8y ago
For desktops, yes, but my default assumption for a phone is that it's on a mobile network
- laumars 8y agoI don't think that is a fair assumption because it's very common for people to set up WiFi on their phone. In fact you'll often find some platforms will not download OS updates or warn you against downloading larger "apps" when not connected via WiFi.
- Piskvorrr 8y agoA mobile network is still mostly a fallback "if there's nothing better available", and IIRC all current smartphones prefer a WiFi link over a mobile one (if one is up). Perhaps with 5G, we might get to the point where WiFi is too much hassle to set up...