Use the Internet on the ICE
If you are traveling on an ICE operated by Deutsche Bahn, you can surf the Internet. A Telekom hotspot is available to travelers on the trains.
Mobile Internet on Deutsche Bahn trains
The ICE is not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most modern trains operated by Deutsche Bahn. As a passenger, you connect to a mobile WiFi hotspot on the routes and surf the Internet. Routes on which mobile Internet is offered run through all of Germany. You can find the exact information on the Telekom website Route map.
This works with a laptop, a tablet PC and a smartphone. You need a WLAN receiver and you have to couple your device with the Telekom hotspot. Your chosen travel class determines the cost and time of use as well as access.
1st class passengers 1st class surfing for free on the ICE
All passengers of the 1st Class can use the mobile Internet at no additional cost. If you leave this class, access will unfortunately no longer be available to you.
Activate the WLAN function on your device and search for the network "Telekom_ICE". Once this is done, go to any URL and the hotspot portal will appear. After clicking on "go online now" you are surfing the mobile Internet.
You are not allowed to access SSL-encrypted websites (https) on Deutsche Bahn trains. Make sure that the address begins with "http". Otherwise there are no restrictions on Internet use.
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Instructions for use for passengers of the 2nd Great
In the Telekom hotspot portal, you can select how long you want to surf in long-distance traffic. Choose a day, week, or month. Then you decide on a payment method and you will have a functioning Internet connection.
You can find the tariffs in Hotspot offer the Telekom. You can get a hotspot pass for around five euros a day. You can pay by credit card, mobile phone, ClickandBuy and PayPal.
Travel in the 1st 1st class in the ICE of Deutsche Bahn, there are no costs. In the 1st You can also surf for as long as you want. Every ICE with the pink Telekom hotspot logo on it offers you this option. However, if you do not have a device with a WLAN receiver, but you still want a fast Internet connection, you can alternatively connect to the mobile Internet via LTE.
