Firephone - why is my battery draining so fast on wi-fi connection?

[Windows Central Question]

I have no cell network coverage in my basement and connected over wi-fi - but my battery is discharging at an alarming rate.
Could you help me to solve my issues?

 

[tgp]

I have no cell network coverage in my basement

This is why. Searching for a non existent or weak cell phone signal is a battery killer. Turn on airplane mode and then turn on WiFi.