Why Is There a Boingo Wireless Charge on My Credit Card?

If you have seen a charge for "Boingo Wireless" on your credit card statement, you may have wondered where it came from. It is likely a charge that you did authorize, and then forgot about it.

What Is Boingo Wireless?

Boingo Wireless is a large global network of Wi-Fi hotspots. According to the company's website, it is the world's largest such network.

When Did I Sign Up?

The Boingo Wireless brand of hotspots includes many popular destinations, such as McDonald's and Starbucks. Chances are, if you stopped into a place such as that and needed to use the Wi-Fi service, you may have signed up then.

Possible Benefits of Boingo Wireless

Once you're a member of Boingo Wireless, you're charged a simple monthly fee for nationwide wireless usage at popular hotspots. This may be much cheaper than per-minute usage if you frequent such establishments. They also have global plans available for the serious road warrior.

If You Don't Need Boingo Wireless

If you see the charge on your credit card, but you don't want to continue service, the easiest thing to do is call customer service at [phone] and request cancellation. This should prevent any future charges. There are no fees to cancel.

Fun Fact About Boingo

Boingo Wireless offers more than 125,000 places to get online, including restaurants, hotels and airports.

References

• Boingo Wireless