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# Southwest Airlines: Starlink Rollout

Starlink + T-Mobile deal — first flights summer 2026, free for members

Confirmed aircraft

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seen on Starlink in live flight data

In the air now

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Starlink flights aloft (all airlines)

Status verified

2026-07-23

editorial review date

## Rollout Stats

Current Provider
Anuvu / Viasat

Fleet Size
~800 Boeing 737

Starlink Fleet
0 now; 300+ by end 2026

Timeline
Deal Feb 2026. First flights summer 2026.

ETA
300+ aircraft by end 2026

Speed
—

Free WiFi
Free for Rapid Rewards members (T-Mobile sponsored)

## What We Know

- →Southwest announced a Starlink + T-Mobile deal in February 2026, with first flights expected summer 2026.

- →The plan targets 300+ aircraft equipped by end of 2026 and eventually the entire ~800-aircraft 737 fleet.

- →Starlink WiFi will be free for Rapid Rewards members (free to join), sponsored by T-Mobile.

- →Today Southwest uses Anuvu on 737NGs and Viasat on newer aircraft — a noticeable quality gap until Starlink arrives.

## Does Your Southwest Airlines Flight Have Starlink?

- 1Southwest Airlines Starlink isn't flying yet — 300+ aircraft by end 2026.

- 2Today, Southwest Airlines uses Anuvu / Viasat. Free for Rapid Rewards members (T-Mobile sponsored).

- 3Check back here as installs are confirmed, or enter your flight number on SeatWiFi for the current provider on your specific aircraft.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Southwest Airlines have Starlink WiFi?

Not yet — but it's confirmed. Southwest announced a Starlink + T-Mobile deal in February 2026, with first flights expected summer 2026.

### When will Southwest Airlines get Starlink?

Deal Feb 2026. First flights summer 2026. Expected: 300+ aircraft by end 2026.

### Is Southwest Airlines WiFi free?

Free for Rapid Rewards members (T-Mobile sponsored).

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## Latest Southwest Airlines WiFi News

- [Southwest Airlines to Deploy New Starlink WiFi on 300 Jets in 2026](https://simpleflying.com/southwest-airlines-4th-carrier-starkink-wifi-onboard/) — Simple Flying · 2026-02-12

- [Southwest Airlines Brings Starlink Ultra-Fast WiFi Onboard](https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1917/southwest-airlines-brings-starlink-ultra-fast-wifi-onboard) — Southwest Airlines Investor Relations · 2026-02-11

Data sources: "Confirmed aircraft" and "in the air now" are derived from live ADS-B / OpenSky flight data and crowd-sourced SeatWiFi reports, refreshed continuously. Rollout status, timelines and deal dates are curated from airline press releases and SpaceX announcements (see news links above). Last editorial review 2026-07-23.

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