What is O2 wifi extra?

What is O2 wifi extra?

O2 has announced a new scheme that will automatically connect its mobile customers to free Wi-Fi networks. It’s called O2 Wifi Extra, and it’s an evolution of O2’s existing free Wi-Fi service. Instead, compatible mobile devices will automatically connect, authenticating the service using the SIM card.

How do I get 02 wifi on my phone?

Android phone / tablet

1. On your Android phone or tablet go to Menu > Settings > Wireless and network.
2. Tap wifi settings and tick the wifi check box. Your phone will search for wifi networks.
3. Tap O2 Wifi to connect to it.
4. Open your browser. When you try to browse the web you’ll go to our sign-up page.

Does O2 wifi cost money?

Whatever you’re into, get online for free, with over 16,000 O2 Wifi hotspots across the UK. There’s no need to eat into your mobile data, all you need to do is register at one of our hotspots.

Is O2 wifi extra safe?

Like O2’s existing wifi service, O2 Wifi Extra offers a fully monitored and secure service running the latest security software. They’ll get the best data service available to them as well as being able to stay safe and secure online, wherever they may be.”

Is O2 WiFi extra free?

And it’s not just for O2 customers, our guest wifi is free for everyone, no matter who your mobile or home broadband contract’s with.

How do you get free WiFi on your phone?

Android users:

1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap on Wireless & networks.
3. Select Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. Set up a strong password and slide the bar to turn it on.

Can anyone use O2 Wifi?

While anyone can use O2 Wifi, you must be an O2 mobile customer to use Wifi on the Underground. If you registered for O2 Wifi using a number from another network, then you won’t be able to use Wifi on the Underground from O2. To use Wifi on the Underground, you’ll need to make sure your bills are up to date.

How do you get free wifi on your phone?

Does O2 have free WiFi?

Customers with a compatible device and O2 sim, can now use our free automatic wifi service. To be eligible, you need to have bought your phone directly from us, or or be an iPhone customer. If one of the hotspots is faster than your 3G or 4G connection, we’ll automatically connect you.

Is O2 wifi extra free?

How do I install additional wifi?

Go to Settings – Wi-Fi – and tap on ‘Wifi Extra’. Go to Settings – Connections – Wi-Fi – and tap on ‘Wifi Extra’. This may vary slightly depending on the device you’re using.

How can I get more Internet for free?

How to Get Free Internet

1. Public WiFi Hotspots. A WiFi hotspot is a physical location where people can access the internet using WiFi technology.
2. Municipal WiFi Hotspots.
3. Connect2Compete Internet Program.
4. FreedomPop.
5. All Free ISP.

How do I use WiFi extra with O2?

If you have an O2 sim card and a compatible device then Wifi Extra will automatically connect you to one of our thousands of wifi hotspots where the signal is stronger than 3G or 4G in that area. You don’t need to do anything.

How do I connect to O2 WiFi on my iPad or iPhone?

1. On your iPad or iPhone go to Settings > wifi > On. 2. Under Choose a network tap O2 Wifi. (A tick will pop up on the left.) 3. Click the home button and open the browser. When you try to browse the web you’ll go to our sign-up page.

How many hotspots can I connect to on O2?

And if you’re an O2 customer your handset will automatically connect to 7,000 of those hotspots on O2 wifi extra – you don’t even need to register. Once connected at one of these hotspots your phone will automatically connect to all of our 16,000 hotspots nationwide. Find out more.

What happens if I don’t have an O2 Sim?

If you don’t have an O2 sim, you won’t be able to use O2 Wifi automatic connection. You can still connect to our free O2 Wifi hotspots though. You’ll just need to register the first time you connect.