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[p826wn]

Hi, for many years now, I have had wifi networks named Shelby or Shelby1 that are always in my wifi list no matter where I am. I was sort of hoping with a new phone, the network wouldn't be there anymore, but it is. They literally follow me, which makes me think it's coming from my phone somehow. It seems harmless, as I can just turn wifi off. I can't connect to them. I have done exhaustive searching and no one else seems to have this problem. I just want to know what they are. Thanks

[Ann154]

They are likely being restored from your Google account. Have you tried to forget those Wi-Fi networks if they are listed as remembered networks? 

[p826wn]

Thanks. They're always listed under available networks. Not sure how to remember or forget them. There aren't any under "saved."

[Ann154]

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@p826wn wrote:

Thanks. They're always listed under available networks. Not sure how to remember or forget them. There aren't any under "saved."

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Available networks would only list networks that are within range of your phone. Either another device you own is broadcasting those networks or one of your neighbors are. 

[p826wn]

I have no idea what would be broadcasting them. This has been going on at least 5 years and throughout many new phones. No matter where I am, they're in the available list. At home, at work, at the store, etc. I feel pretty certain that my phone is broadcasting them somehow 

[Ann154]

Most phones won't continuously broadcast its mobile hotspot Wi-Fi network. It is a battery killer, plus the phone shouldn't be able to see its own network. Also the default hotspot network name changes from phone to phone.

[p826wn]

Yea, that's why I'm here. The network follows me everywhere I go, so it can't really be another device. I always have mobile hotspot turned off too

[vzw_customer_support]

Thank you for confirming. What happens if you try to select one of those networks? ~Roger

[p826wn]

The password page. With option to auto reconnect and an advanced menu with ip settings, proxy, metered network and Mac address type

[vzw_customer_support]

We're having trouble seeing previous messages regarding this.*Melissa

[vzw_customer_support]

Can you fill us in a little on what's going on?*Melissa

[p826wn]

Hi, for many years now, I have had wifi networks named Shelby or Shelby1 that are always in my wifi list no matter where I am. I was sort of hoping with a new phone, the network wouldn't be there anymore, but it is. They literally follow me, which makes me think it's coming from my phone somehow. It seems harmless, as I can just turn wifi off. I can't connect to them. I have done exhaustive searching and no one else seems to have this problem. I just want to know what they are. Thanks

[p826wn]

Anyone able to help?

[jav6]

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@p826wn wrote:

Hi, for many years now, I have had wifi networks named Shelby or Shelby1 that are always in my wifi list no matter where I am. I was sort of hoping with a new phone, the network wouldn't be there anymore, but it is. They literally follow me, which makes me think it's coming from my phone somehow. It seems harmless, as I can just turn wifi off. I can't connect to them. I have done exhaustive searching and no one else seems to have this problem. I just want to know what they are. Thanks

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Where did the original phone come from when this issue started?  Is it possible the issue was installed on that phone and when you moved everything to the new phone the issue followed?  It isn't related to Shelby Broadband in Kentucky, is it?

[jav6]

@p826wn   or the Shelby Church Congregation's ShelbyNEXT app, or  Shelby State Bank app?

[phido]

Does your vehicle have a wifi hotspot? Does the signal strength always stay high wherever you are or can you walk a distance away from "something" and see the strength go down? Do other people see the shelby's when they're near you or only when near "something?" Since you've gone through multiple phones, I'd be looking for something else I've had for that time.

[p826wn]

Anything Roger?

[vzw_customer_support]

To clarify, are you connected to this Wi-Fi network?*Estevan

[p826wn]

No it's passworded

[p826wn]

No, it's passworded