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United Wi-Fi
We are in the process of installing United Wi-Fi, and it is now available on select aircraft. You can return to this page for additional details on fleet status and new inflight services as the program expands.
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Look for the Wi-Fi logo on the side of the plane as you board or listen for the announcement by your flight crew once your flight has reached 10,000 feet.
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To determine if a flight offers United Wi-Fi, you can check the Inflight Amenities tab on the Flight Status & Information page for an upcoming flight, look for the Wi-Fi logo on the side of the plane as you board or listen for the announcement by your flight crew once your flight has reached 10,000 feet. United Wi-Fi pricing will vary based on the length of the flight.
United Wi-Fi installation and satellite coverage
We're working to bring more Wi-Fi connectivity to your travel. Check below for information about our current Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft and satellite coverage, as well as our plans for the future.
Wi-Fi installation progress chart
United plans to equip additional aircraft with Wi-Fi each month. See our progress below.
(Last updated April 15, 2013)
Wi-Fi satellite coverage map
United Wi-Fi service is provided by satellites located around the world. The map below reflects satellite coverage in the U.S. and internationally.
Please note: Satellite coverage may experience outages for reasons such as government regulations, weather and switching between satellite regions. Aircraft equipped with DIRECTV® will only have satellite coverage within the continental U.S.
- How to connect to United Wi-Fi and purchase Internet access
- Once your flight crew says that it's safe to use portable electronic devices, turn on your Wi-Fi-enabled device and select the "United_Wi-Fi" hotspot.
- Launch your device's Internet browser. If you are not automatically directed to the United Wi-Fi portal, enter "www.unitedwifi.com" in your browser's address bar.
- Click "Purchase access" and enter the requested information. (Note: JavaScript and cookies must be enabled on your device in order to purchase Internet access.)
- Enjoy surfing the Web above 10,000 feet.
You may also choose to browse united.com and use the United mobile application in flight without purchasing Internet access. With united.com and the United mobile app, you can check your flight status, obtain connecting flight information, purchase tickets and more.
Wi-Fi on p.s.®
United currently offers Gogo® Internet service exclusively on all three-cabin p.s. Premium Service transcontinental aircraft flying between New York (JFK) and both Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO), as well as select two-cabin aircraft.
Register in advance, or simply launch your Web browser while you're inflight. After registering, you will be able to browse the Web, catch up on email and access corporate VPNs on your Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or mobile device.
Gogo customer support and FAQs
If you're planning a transcontinental flight between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO), register for Gogo Internet service today.
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