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How do I use WiFi Extra hotspots or get WiFi on the London Underground?
How do I use WiFi Extra hotspots or get WiFi on the London Underground?

How to use WiFi extra

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Written by Pav
Updated over 3 months ago

It's a doddle.

How to gain access to WiFi Extra hotspots

Download the giffgaff app and follow the steps below to switch on WiFi Extra.

  1. Launch the giffgaff app and log in

  2. Tap Account at the bottom on the right

  3. Tap WiFi Extra in the App settings area

  4. Tap Download now

The WiFi settings will be installed automatically on your phone, meaning future connections will be seamless.

Got an Android 11?

You'll need to configure your WiFi settings manually. Here's how:

  1. Open Wi-Fi settings

  2. Click Add network

  3. Set Network name/SSID: Wifi Extra

  4. Set Security: WPA/WPA2 or WPA3-Enterprise

  5. Choose EAP method: SIM

  6. Click Save

If using Android, WiFi Extra is only supported when using version 5 or higher.


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