Mar 20, 2014, 11:44 am
Last edit by: u2g0d
Boingo Sign-up here:
https://amex.boingo.com/
American Express press release is here:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...%C2%AE-Members
https://amex.boingo.com/
American Express press release is here:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...%C2%AE-Members
Boingo Wireless
Starting in June 2014, Platinum Card Members will receive complimentary, unlimited access to more than 700,000 land-based Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide in airports, retail and hotel locations through the Boingo American Express Preferred Plan. Once enrolled in the plan, Card Members can have simultaneous internet access for up to four devices without worrying about data caps or roaming fees.
Starting in June 2014, Platinum Card Members will receive complimentary, unlimited access to more than 700,000 land-based Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide in airports, retail and hotel locations through the Boingo American Express Preferred Plan. Once enrolled in the plan, Card Members can have simultaneous internet access for up to four devices without worrying about data caps or roaming fees.
Statement Credit Option for TSA Pre✓™
Starting in June 2014, Platinum Card Members will have the option to receive a statement credit for a TSA Pre✓™ application fee. The $85 statement credit for TSA Pre✓™ is an alternative to the existing benefit that American Express launched in 2011―a $100 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee. Card Members can receive a statement credit for either the TSA Pre✓™ or Global Entry program application fee once every five years.
If the Card Member travels internationally, Global Entry can reduce wait time at US Customs when returning from international travel. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, the Card Member will receive access to TSA Pre✓™
If the Card Member does not travel internationally or does not think he/she meets the requirements of Global Entry, the Card Member can opt to apply for TSA Pre✓™ alone. TSA Pre✓™ allows low-risk travelers to experience faster, more efficient screening at participating U.S. airports.
Starting in June 2014, Platinum Card Members will have the option to receive a statement credit for a TSA Pre✓™ application fee. The $85 statement credit for TSA Pre✓™ is an alternative to the existing benefit that American Express launched in 2011―a $100 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee. Card Members can receive a statement credit for either the TSA Pre✓™ or Global Entry program application fee once every five years.
If the Card Member travels internationally, Global Entry can reduce wait time at US Customs when returning from international travel. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, the Card Member will receive access to TSA Pre✓™
If the Card Member does not travel internationally or does not think he/she meets the requirements of Global Entry, the Card Member can opt to apply for TSA Pre✓™ alone. TSA Pre✓™ allows low-risk travelers to experience faster, more efficient screening at participating U.S. airports.
Amex Plat [USA] new benefits [6.1.2014]- TSA preCheck and Boingo WiFi
May 13, 2015, 4:36 pm
#166
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But I'm more interested if there's a way to connect to network bypassing the app altogether.
May 13, 2015, 7:37 pm
#167
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Not quite. I've had the phone reconnect to known airport network, but no data transfer even though it showed the message of boingo. Only after opening the app the connection was established.
But I'm more interested if there's a way to connect to network bypassing the app altogether.
But I'm more interested if there's a way to connect to network bypassing the app altogether.
May 13, 2015, 11:38 pm
#168
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I remember being once in CPH trying to use boingo on my blackberry but couldn't remember my password...
May 14, 2015, 3:47 am
#169
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 378
Just tried today at the airport and it works! It took 4-5 clicks to get to boingo login page but it was there.
I wonder if this is more stable than using the app. (With the app if you have your phone locked for some time it'll disconnect you from wifi.)
I wonder if this is more stable than using the app. (With the app if you have your phone locked for some time it'll disconnect you from wifi.)
May 16, 2015, 10:28 pm
#170
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Boingo duped me into thinking that if I take the time to download their app and use it while traveling abroad, I would be happy that I did so. I will never make that mistake again. As the saying goes, you have only one chance to make a good first impression.
May 25, 2015, 8:36 am
#173
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: EWR-SEA-IAD
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Boingo is a great feature in Korea and Japan, where wireless service in public areas is more often for pay or for cellular subscribers than not.
With Boingo, you can use several Korean cellular carriers' wireless networks that are literally everywhere. Same in Japan. Plus, you can use the wireless service on the shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka for free.
With Boingo, you can use several Korean cellular carriers' wireless networks that are literally everywhere. Same in Japan. Plus, you can use the wireless service on the shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka for free.
Otherwise everywhere I go its relatively convenient. With the SPG card maybe getting this I'll have two card with access, so 8 devices. lol, not that I carry that many.
May 26, 2015, 4:59 pm
#174
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This is a cross-post.. Mods feel free to delete if you need to:
All I can say is, don't install the latest boingo iphone app5.7.0071...major springboard freeze, phone needed a full hard reboot to get working again.
there are some WPA2 updates and possibly the re-introduction of the dynamic VPN (which failed miserably last time) could be more of the same.
All I can say is, don't install the latest boingo iphone app5.7.0071...major springboard freeze, phone needed a full hard reboot to get working again.
there are some WPA2 updates and possibly the re-introduction of the dynamic VPN (which failed miserably last time) could be more of the same.
Jul 9, 2015, 7:08 am
#175
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And I feel like I used Boingo at MDW or somewhere recently, too.
Jul 9, 2015, 7:18 am
#176
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Jul 9, 2015, 9:10 am
#177
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I have yet to use Boingo in the US
However, it's good to read that some folks find it of value in Europe - I'll be over there for a few ski trips this winter
I got an email asking me to take an action to renew Boingo membership for another year - annoying that it doesn't just roll over
However, it's good to read that some folks find it of value in Europe - I'll be over there for a few ski trips this winter
I got an email asking me to take an action to renew Boingo membership for another year - annoying that it doesn't just roll over
Jul 9, 2015, 3:04 pm
#179
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I've only used Boingo a couple times in the US - generally in airports, train stations, or hotels. I've used it EXTENSIVELY in Europe and east Asia; most public locales have a signal that permits logon via one of many roaming partners (Boingo generally being one of them). I find the Boingo app to a bit hit-and-miss re: auto-connecting to signals, but I haven't had problems logging in the traditional way with username/password.
Sep 13, 2015, 6:55 pm
#180
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for those doing precheck for another family member, have anyone try charging to the Platinum card while the cardholder isn't on site? I wonder if I can just give my card to my dad for him to take advantage of the reimbursement.