This is simply PR BS without a separate IP: "Kurn said no, anymore than Starbucks is liable for illicit behavior by the customers who use its in-store hotspots

This is simply PR BS without a separate IP: "Kurn said no, anymore than Starbucks is liable for illicit behavior by the customers who use its in-store hotspots." The separate IP is the key here when it comes to network isolation. If there is no separate IP, the customer will be held liable for illegal use, despite Comcast's ridiculous denial. Starbucks doesn't have to worry about being sued or prosecuted for the crimes of its customers because it has plenty of billions to defend itself. Joe Smo, your average end user who probably hasn't read the mail or e-mail about this and has no clue that it's on, should worry as he would be a target for other corporations lawsuits and even criminal prosecution. Without a separate IP and separate audit, he's going to get sued or thrown into jail. The authorities don't look kindly on such things as kiddy porn and won't care that it was some stranger using your wifi from across the street.