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How to use WiFi Extra hotspots or get WiFi on the London Underground

How to use WiFi extra.

Written by Andy

It's a doddle. Download the giffgaff app and follow these steps 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 device?

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

  1. Open WiFi 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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