Southwest Airlines WiFi: Free for Rapid Rewards Members
Southwest Airlines made a major change in October 2025: free WiFi for all Rapid Rewards members, powered by T-Mobile. Non-members pay $8 per flight per device. Starlink starts rolling out summer 2026 for streaming-grade speeds.
Provider Summary
Southwest Airlines's in-flight WiFi is powered primarily by Anuvu (current fleet) — Starlink rolling out from summer 2026, with typical speeds around 10 Mbps and peaks up to 25 Mbps. Most mainline aircraft are equipped — check the data hub for aircraft-specific status. [source]
Southwest Airlines WiFi Rollout — Aircraft by Aircraft
Southwest Airlines Fleet Tracker
SeatWiFi tracks 745 Southwest Airlines aircraft by individual tail number, cross-referenced against the FAA registry and live passenger reports.
Active or in-progress WiFi installs cover 2 aircraft types: Boeing 737, Boeing 737-8.
See every tracked WN tail number →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Southwest Airlines have WiFi on all flights?
All seats (single-class cabin) See the live data hub at /airlines/wn for aircraft-by-aircraft status.
What WiFi provider does Southwest Airlines use?
Southwest Airlines WiFi is powered primarily by Anuvu (current fleet) — Starlink rolling out from summer 2026. <a href="https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-airlines-starlink-wifi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-[#00a8ff] hover:underline">[source]</a> For free vs paid, see /southwest-airlines-free-wifi.
How fast is Southwest Airlines WiFi?
Southwest Airlines WiFi runs on Anuvu (current fleet) — Starlink rolling out from summer 2026, with typical speeds around 10 Mbps and peaks up to 25 Mbps. <a href="https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-airlines-starlink-wifi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-[#00a8ff] hover:underline">[source]</a> For pricing tiers tied to speed, see /southwest-airlines-wifi-cost.
Does Southwest Airlines WiFi work on international flights?
Southwest Airlines's long-haul fleet generally has WiFi on international routes, though brief drops over polar regions can occur depending on the satellite system. See the live data hub at /airlines/wn for aircraft-by-aircraft status.
How do I connect to Southwest Airlines WiFi?
Switch on airplane mode after takeoff, enable WiFi, select the Southwest Airlines network, and follow the on-board portal to either log in (free passes) or buy a plan. For free-WiFi conditions, see /southwest-airlines-free-wifi.
- https://thepointsguy.com/news/southwest-airlines-announces-free-wifi/
- https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/southwest-wifi-guide
- https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-airlines-starlink-wifi/
- https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1917/southwest-airlines-brings-starlink-ultra-fast-wifi-onboard
- https://simpleflying.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-members-free-wifi-new-tmobile-partnership/