SBB FreeSurf 4+

Free Internet

SBB AG

    • 1.4 • 9 Ratings
    • Free

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Description

Internet access free of charge from the app. SBB FreeSurf is available on all SBB long-distance trains (IC and IR). SBB FreeSurf is based on the excellent mobile phone coverage along the Swiss rail routes – passengers can benefit from a faster and smoother internet connection with more bandwidth than you get with conventional train Wi-Fi. Customers with a digitec, Quickline, Salt (Das Abo, GoMo, Lidl Connect are included), Sunrise or Swisscom mobile phone contract can surf the internet for free with die SBB FreeSurf app.
Passengers from abroad will be able to surf the internet for free with a SIM card (also eSIM) from a mobile phone provider participating in SBB FreeSurf. Trains with a free internet connection are marked with ‘FS’ (for FreeSurf) in the online timetable.
When boarding the train, the customers can open the SBB FreeSurf app. Automatic recognition takes place using a beacon. After registering successfully, the customers will receive an SMS text confirming that they can surf for free via their mobile phone provider. When alighting from the train or switching off the connection, you will receive a message stating that free internet access is no longer active. We only need customers to provide the mobile number to be used for registration.

What’s New

Version 1.3.3

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Ratings and Reviews

1.4 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

The sweLhead ,

Doesn’t work for USA phone numbers

There’s no way to register unless you have a Swiss phone number. They claim it works with eSIM but there’s nothing to do and it’s all dependent on a SMS confirmation. Don’t bother if you’re American. Just buy a travel plan through your provider at home. 5G works well almost everywhere.

Developer Response ,

Passengers from abroad can browse the web for free using a SIM card from a participating provider. This is relatively easy thanks to eSIM and DUAL-SIM. You can find all information at sbb.ch/en/freesurf

MaJo2023 ,

Don’t bother without a Swiss number

Wasted 10 minutes to download an app that’s made only for Swiss phone number holders. Why so complicated to offer internet on trains free or paid via a website? Airlines figured it out.

Developer Response ,

Passengers from abroad can browse the web for free using a SIM card from a participating provider. This is relatively easy thanks to eSIM and DUAL-SIM.

fairreviewisimportant ,

Not to worry

Does not work with Swisscom (largest in Switzerland) neither. Over-engineered process that does not work… Maybe do what all other airlines and train services do?

Developer Response ,

If this still does not work correctly, please contact us via sbb.ch/en/freesurf so that we can analyze your problem.

App Privacy

The developer, SBB AG, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Contact Info
  • Identifiers
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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