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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]

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

[p826wn]

No it's passworded

[p826wn]

No, it's passworded