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- Southwest and T-Mobile are rolling out free Wi-Fi on every flight.
- Anyone with a free Southwest Rapid Rewards account can log on, no matter which wireless carrier they use.
- The upgrade will reach Southwest’s full fleet of 800+ planes this year.
Southwest Airlines is partnering with T-Mobile to provide its travelers with free Wi-Fi during flights. While you might assume this benefit only applies to T-Mobile customers, the scope is broader. Anyone who signs up for a free Southwest Rapid Rewards account can access in-flight service powered by T-Mobile, regardless of their wireless provider.
T-Mobile has long offered free in-flight texting and Wi-Fi options on select plans, but those relied on partnerships with providers like Hughesnet, EchoStar, and ViaSat. With the advent of T-Satellite, T-Mobile is now directly powering in-flight connectivity across entire airline fleets.
