Use the Telekom hotspot for free - how it works
You can often use the Telekom hotspots free of charge and it's worth it. After all, Telekom is one of the largest hotspot providers in Germany. You can use numerous WiFi connections at train stations free of charge. In this practical tip, we will show you how you can even go online free of charge in the Telekom ICE hotspot.
Use the Telekom hotspot free of charge at the train station
While waiting for your train, you can access the Telekom hotspots for free for 30 minutes at over 100 major train stations in Germany:
- To do this, select the unsecured WLAN connection "Telekom".
- As soon as you are connected to the network, a login page of Telekom opens, where you have to enter your cell phone number. Confirm with "Request access data".
- You will then receive an SMS with a six-digit number code. Switch to the browser and click on "Continue to activation".
- Here you have to enter the code and click on "Establish connection".
- You can start surfing at DSL speed immediately. After 30 minutes you will be automatically logged out and make no commitments.
Use the Telekom hotspot in the ICE free of charge
Since December 2014, you can also use the Telekom hotspot for free in the first class of the ICE. This is now also possible in the second class. However, you only have 200 MB of data available here and are then throttled.
- To go online, connect to the "WIFIonICE" network and then open our website www.chip.de.
- Now the hotspot portal is opened and you have to enter the displayed security code.
- Then click on "Go online now".
Telekom hotspot: free for Telekom customers?
- If you have a Telekom contract, you can often surf the Telekom hotspots for free. This function is either included in the contract or can be booked additionally.
- Those who use "WLAN to Go" at Telekom, that is, who share their own router with the public, can surf the Telekom hotspots free of charge.
You can find out how to buy a mobile WiFi hotspot in the next practical tip.
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