Nov 13, 2013, 8:59 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Domestic pricing is $10 non-members, $8 MileagePlus member and with 25% discount using Chase MP card to pay for each domestic segment. No longer offering day pass but monthly and annual subscription packages exists,
International segments tend to run between $20-$35 but occasionally less.
T-Mobile Magenta+Magenta Plus Offering Free On Board Wifi on US Airlines...
Free in-flight messaging coming (FB Messenger, Apple iMessage, WhatsApp)
Due to the nature of the satellite system, high latency is to be expected when using the system.
All mainline aurcraft have Internet access and the larger UX (non-50 seaters) have GoGo wifi
And here's the overview from united.com.
Subscriptions are now offered which allow for unlimited wifi on flights
Thread Archive: Pricing & Speed Performance of UA in-flight Wifi {Archive}
International segments tend to run between $20-$35 but occasionally less.
T-Mobile Magenta+Magenta Plus Offering Free On Board Wifi on US Airlines...
Free in-flight messaging coming (FB Messenger, Apple iMessage, WhatsApp)
Due to the nature of the satellite system, high latency is to be expected when using the system.
All mainline aurcraft have Internet access and the larger UX (non-50 seaters) have GoGo wifi
And here's the overview from united.com.
Subscriptions are now offered which allow for unlimited wifi on flights
Thread Archive: Pricing & Speed Performance of UA in-flight Wifi {Archive}
Pricing & Speed Performance of UA in-flight Wifi
May 8, 2023, 1:29 pm
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None are here yet for WW service
May 8, 2023, 2:35 pm
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As for STARLINK, I thought someone maybe it was Hawaiian signed up I think more than a year ago to use it fleetwide, not sure how the progress has been.
May 8, 2023, 2:47 pm
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email and some stock trading, plus loading some apps, CNBC and BLOOMBERG, wouldn’t load at all. Tried to VPN as well, didn’t work.
As for STARLINK, I thought someone maybe it was Hawaiian signed up I think more than a year ago to use it fleetwide, not sure how the progress has been.
As for STARLINK, I thought someone maybe it was Hawaiian signed up I think more than a year ago to use it fleetwide, not sure how the progress has been.
May 8, 2023, 3:07 pm
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The European ViaSAT is in orbit, not yet operational and the Asia ViaSat is scheduled for last 2023/early 2024. UA has not announced the replacement plans for Panasonic ViaSAT3 allows full streaming
May 9, 2023, 10:52 am
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For apps like CNBC and Bloomberg, I was really just hoping to load some article content, nothing real time needed.. WSJ loaded fine, its has yes delayed ticker info. Trading apps loaded, but execution was of course spotty. When I had put on several options trades, I hadn’t planned to be on a plane at the time. ;-)
Jun 4, 2023, 11:54 pm
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Wifi cost from IAD to LHR
I would like to have Wi-Fi on my upcoming United flights. Here is my schedule:
June 9: BNA to IAD and then on to LHR
June 23: CDG to EWR and then on to MEM
Would it be better to buy a monthly global Wi-Fi subscription at $69? I also have a United Explorer card, so I can get 25% off. Or would it be better to wait until I'm on the plane to purchase?
How well does Wi-Fi work on my route?
June 9: BNA to IAD and then on to LHR
June 23: CDG to EWR and then on to MEM
Would it be better to buy a monthly global Wi-Fi subscription at $69? I also have a United Explorer card, so I can get 25% off. Or would it be better to wait until I'm on the plane to purchase?
How well does Wi-Fi work on my route?
Jun 5, 2023, 5:27 am
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I am taking that same route - BNA - IAD - FRA in December. Can you let me know what plane you get for the BNA - IAD? I avoid flying UA out of BNA because they had been using the tiny Embraer jets with really squishy seats and 3 out of 4 times, they were late for one reason or another. I never sign up for wifi . . I like being unconnected . . good luck!
Jun 5, 2023, 7:24 am
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Jun 5, 2023, 9:20 am
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I would like to have Wi-Fi on my upcoming United flights. Here is my schedule:
June 9: BNA to IAD and then on to LHR
June 23: CDG to EWR and then on to MEM
Would it be better to buy a monthly global Wi-Fi subscription at $69? I also have a United Explorer card, so I can get 25% off. Or would it be better to wait until I'm on the plane to purchase?
How well does Wi-Fi work on my route?
June 9: BNA to IAD and then on to LHR
June 23: CDG to EWR and then on to MEM
Would it be better to buy a monthly global Wi-Fi subscription at $69? I also have a United Explorer card, so I can get 25% off. Or would it be better to wait until I'm on the plane to purchase?
How well does Wi-Fi work on my route?
also, May not be worth purchasing a subscription depending on if the Wi-Fi is provided by Thales, Panasonic, or go-go. If it’s Panasonic you’re good. Thales and go go (correct me if I’m wrong) don’t work over the oceans so you may be paying for nothing. (I may have mixed up Thales and Panasonic)
IMO, purchase by route. Reason being is, what if the Wi-Fi sucks or you don’t have connection over the ocean, then you can always get a full refund.
Jun 5, 2023, 9:50 am
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I am taking that same route - BNA - IAD - FRA in December. Can you let me know what plane you get for the BNA - IAD? I avoid flying UA out of BNA because they had been using the tiny Embraer jets with really squishy seats and 3 out of 4 times, they were late for one reason or another. I never sign up for wifi . . I like being unconnected . . good luck!
I purchased it on-board United the last time I flew international in 2019, going from Newark to Hong Kong, and it worked fine. Have things changed post-pandemic?
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jun 5, 2023 at 11:20 am Reason: merged consecutive posts by same member
Jun 5, 2023, 10:14 am
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- t mobile amplified and above get free Wi-Fi on most flights
- free web based messaging on all flights
- not as expensive as it used to be
- more stable
Jun 5, 2023, 10:40 am
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I would like to have Wi-Fi on my upcoming United flights. Here is my schedule:
June 9: BNA to IAD and then on to LHR
June 23: CDG to EWR and then on to MEM
Would it be better to buy a monthly global Wi-Fi subscription at $69? I also have a United Explorer card, so I can get 25% off. Or would it be better to wait until I'm on the plane to purchase?
How well does Wi-Fi work on my route?
June 9: BNA to IAD and then on to LHR
June 23: CDG to EWR and then on to MEM
Would it be better to buy a monthly global Wi-Fi subscription at $69? I also have a United Explorer card, so I can get 25% off. Or would it be better to wait until I'm on the plane to purchase?
How well does Wi-Fi work on my route?
I flew both routes you're taking earlier this year. Just checked my CC statement: IAD-LHR was $27.99. CDG-EWR was $21.99. I've started just purchasing by individual leg. 1.) The price after 25% off works out similar to the subscription for my needs; 2.) It's annoying when you have a subscription then magically get a plane with wifi that is unavailable; and 3.) You can reach out for a refund after each leg if it doesn't work.