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28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard - Free Global Data Roaming Offer @ Mastercard X Flexiroam

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28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard - Free Global Data Roaming Offer @ Mastercard X Flexiroam
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RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 16:41 mastercard.flexiroam.com (7519 clicks)
Last edited 18/11/2022 - 07:51 by 1 other user

As a Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard® credit card traveller, you can already enjoy free global data roaming with Boingo. However from 1 January 2023, we'll be switching to the Flexiroam network, giving you access to over 580 telcos in 150+ countries with a one-time set-up*. If you’re planning a trip in the new year, add Flexiroam to your to-do list.

Exclusive features for 28° Global Platinum Mastercard travellers.

3GB free data
Global data valid for 15 days from your chosen start date.

15% discount*.
Flexiroam data plans purchased with your 28° Global Platinum Mastercard credit card.

3 SIM options.
New users can choose between a Flexiroam SIM card, Microchip or eSIM.

Free Boingo Wi-Fi for Mastercard Cardholders eligibility check @ Boingo - in case you lose 28deg boingo access you can check other MasterCards if eligible, also worth registering your 28deg if you haven't, I assume from 1 Jan you wont be able to register with 28deg card, but no mention if we lose access if we have signed up before that date

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Comments

  • Ozgrabber on 17/11/2022 - 17:39
    +2

    Device Compatibility- eSIM

    Flexiroam X eSIM currently supports the following devices:

    iOS
    iPhone XR
    iPhone XS, XS Max, XS Max Global
    iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
    iPhone SE 2020
    iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
    iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
    iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th Gen)
    iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd Gen)
    iPad Air (3rd, 4th Gen)
    iPad (7th, 8th Gen)
    iPad mini (5th Gen)

    Android
    Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 Pro
    Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G(Single SIM Nano-SIM and/or eSIM models)
    Samsung Galaxy Fold LTE (SM-F900F model), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
    Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra 5g
    Huawei P40, P40 Pro, P50 Pro, Mate 40 Pro
    Motorola Razr 2019
    Oppo Find X3 Pro
    Oppo Reno 5A
    Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
    * Not compatible with carrier-locked phone
    * Not compatible with iPhone XR, XS models and 11 models purchased in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China
    * Not compatible with iPhones with 2 physical SIM card slots
    * Not compatible with Pixel devices purchased in Australia
    * Not compatible with devices on Android Q Beta versions

  • Dealor on 17/11/2022 - 16:45

    So it's not free roaming for a phone call right?

    • Flyerone on 17/11/2022 - 16:52
      +1

      Right. As the title says, data roaming.

      Edit: Looking at the flexiroam site it does says "International calls via internet so you can call hotel or taxi" on the page of info about the app.

    • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 16:56

      Says data, but looking at the flexiroam app description in the App Store says : “NO LIMITS: call local landlines, international & mobile numbers in the app”

      No idea if this is a different plan

  • henrus on 17/11/2022 - 16:53
    +1

    So does this mean that the boingo wifi is ending?

    • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 16:58
      +17

      Yeah, never got it to work so no loss there

      • henrus on 17/11/2022 - 17:11
        +7

        Ah bummer, on a handful of airlines including Scoot, EVA and Singapore airlines I was able to use the wifi for free!

        Back when the promo first started for free boingo wifi it was good but wasn't that amazing given most airlines charged US$20-30 per flight for unlimited data. Now most have moved to a per MB basis but the boingo is still unlimited. On a recent scoot flight I managed about 1GB of data.

        • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 17:28

          Guess it’s changed since I last tried few years ago now, pretty handy to use it during a flight

        • vodamerc on 17/11/2022 - 19:30
          +6

          I did 20gb on an Etihad flight, vpn and streamed Netflix & YouTube. About 2 weeks later they sent me an email to say I'd exceeded the fair use policy of 2.1GB and my account was suspended until the next month. Wasn't an issue as my next flight wasn't until then anyway.

          • Reveen on 18/11/2022 - 02:29

            @vodamerc: I'm so proud of you.

            RIP Boingo free in-flight data, one of the best deals ever posted on here.

            • eug on 18/11/2022 - 16:44

              @Reveen:

              RIP Boingo free in-flight data, one of the best deals ever posted on here.

              I wonder if it got pulled because of high-volume users that the system was not designed for.

          • Zorlin on 18/11/2022 - 08:01
            +1

            @vodamerc: "I bypassed the throttling on aircraft wifi and ruined the experience for everyone else".

            You might be "TA".

            • vodamerc on 18/11/2022 - 08:45
              +1

              @Zorlin: There was no throttling, that took 2 weeks to happen. The vpn was for access restrictions. Originally all I needed to do was make some voip phone calls but soon after discovered Netflix worked just fine…

              I was more considerate on my flight home after being informed of the acceptable use policy. However I wouldn’t call 2.1GB a month ‘unlimited’.

              • Zorlin on 18/11/2022 - 23:32
                +1

                @vodamerc: Fine, you bypassed access restrictions which you quite reasonably could have guessed were in place for a reason.

                Which normally I'd be completely in favour of … were it not a shared scarce resource.

    • constipated on 17/11/2022 - 17:43

      I'd like to know this too. Is this from an email that some members have received? Nothing received for me yet. What happens after you've used your 1 lot of 3GB / 15 days?

      • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 17:47

        got email today from 28deg, guess more details how the 15day package works once it starts 1/1/23

        • constipated on 17/11/2022 - 17:52
          +2

          Seems to be you get 3GB/15 days each calendar year, looking at the FAQ.

          A bit paltry in my opinion.

          • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 18:05
            +2

            @constipated: If that’s the case pretty crap, but would wait for more details from 28deg

      • eecchhoo on 17/11/2022 - 22:03

        This may help answer your question . Need to buy the data plan with 15% discount since it’s once per calendar year unless if you travel end of Dec and early January

        Eligible Cardholders receive one complimentary data plan upon redemption.

        Should You wish to purchase additional data plans, they will be subject to additional respective prices. Flexiroam shall provide a 15% discount on all data plans to all eligible Cardholders. The discount will be applied during payment with an eligible Card through the FLEXIROAM X App.

        In the event where Flexiroam offers a higher discount in any of their direct In-House promotions, then the Cardholders shall be entitled to receive the higher value promotion of the two by entering a promotional code to be provided by Flexiroam.

  • mmd on 17/11/2022 - 17:08

    Not compatible with pixel devices purchased in Australia

    Any other way for pixel owners?

    • henrus on 17/11/2022 - 17:11

      Sounds odd because I've used flexiroam before with a Pixel 3a purchased in Australia.

    • linkii on 17/11/2022 - 17:16

      Use a physical sim. But not sure why a esim wouldn't work on a Pixel and just in Australia at that.

      • yoyo6 on 18/11/2022 - 19:13

        We just came back from an overseas trip and I can confirm we used flexiroam esim on both pixel 6 and pixel 6 pro.

  • coxymla on 17/11/2022 - 17:20
    +2

    Prices are pretty expensive. You're probably better off with a travel eSIM.

    • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 17:31
      +1

      no cost for 28deg customers, 15 days 3gb free, not sure after 15days if you can start again, if not look at other options then

      • Maichu on 17/11/2022 - 17:51
        +1

        Says in the FAQ: Cardholders are entitled to 1 redemption per eligible card, per calendar year.

      • Bretttick on 14/11/2024 - 20:08
        -1

        You're not paying $8 monthly card fee?

    • linkii on 17/11/2022 - 17:32
      +1

      Isn't the deal a free 3gb data plan for 15 days, how is it expensive?

      Also from the site, it doesn't look its exclusive to 28 degrees. Other mastercard holder can potentially get it as well.

  • Cheapsquared on 17/11/2022 - 17:33

    3GB free data. Global data valid for 15 days from your chosen start date.

    Does this mean free 3GB/15 days maximum or free but have to reactivate every trip and only lasts 15 days?

    • linkii on 17/11/2022 - 17:36
      +1

      Its a free 15 day 3gb data plan for Mastercard holders. Subsequent plans are 15% off.

    • Bearlion on 17/11/2022 - 19:57
      +2

      Once per calender year

  • Ozgrabber on 17/11/2022 - 17:39

    cannot see S22 series as compatible with eSim option

  • Poor Ass on 17/11/2022 - 17:53
    -1

    Free global warming I read lol

  • vodamerc on 17/11/2022 - 17:56
    +1

    Damn, I managed to use 20gb on a Etihad flight to Abu Dhabi streaming Netflix using free boingo wifi.
    Going to suck having to pay for crap limits on board again :(

    • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 18:06
      +1

      Wouldn’t delete the app maybe you’ll still have access

      • Pcoder on 17/11/2022 - 18:28
        +2

        This is all very funny as I've got Boingo WiFi to work on my flight now. Currently on Cathay pacific and just choose roaming tab and hey prestro free inflight WiFi.

        • vodamerc on 17/11/2022 - 19:24

          do they still make you wear masks in flight?

        • vodamerc on 15/02/2023 - 12:33

          I know its been a long time but quick question, was the boingo wifi you used on a350 or 777? Cheers!

          • Pcoder on 15/02/2023 - 16:29

            @vodamerc: I had all a350s on my trip. One wasn't working, but others were fine (4 legs)

    • Reveen on 18/11/2022 - 02:39

      It used to work on more than one device back in the day as well so I would be online via phone and tablet while everyone else was stuck watching lame in-flight entertainment.

      This change is terrible news.

  • eecchhoo on 17/11/2022 - 18:27
    +2

    Will be missing boingo that I was able to use it on some airlines that supports it

  • tamworth10 on 17/11/2022 - 18:36

    The 28 degrees website make no mention of this yet and i haven't received an email about it:
    The https://www.28degreescard.com.au/ site still refers to "Free Global Wi-Fi".
    Will wait and see…

  • ozisaver on 17/11/2022 - 18:55
    +1

    I know what a SIM card and eSim is but what is a microchip?

    • Stingo on 17/11/2022 - 19:58
      +2

      Some sort of dual SIM hack by the sounds of it. The chip is on a sticker that attaches to the SIM card. Unlike your typical dual SIM dual standby phone you will need to select which SIM is enabled for calls and texts. I guess these things work for some people and are problematic for others.

  • kipps on 17/11/2022 - 20:41

    3GB free for 15 days once a year is quite a deal. 28 degrees finally making up for all the features they've withdrawn, and all the fees they've added, over the years?

  • donotuse on 17/11/2022 - 20:52
    +1

    I usually travel for 3 weeks at a time. 15 days is a dealbreaker.

    • illumination on 18/11/2022 - 00:02
      +3

      Covers 15 days out of 21 days that you would've presumably otherwise had to find an alternative for anyway though?

    • Nedward on 18/11/2022 - 09:31
      +2

      How can this be a deal breaker when it's free to begin with. lol

      • donotuse on 18/11/2022 - 23:33

        because i'll be buying 3-week sim regardless anyway. there's no 1-week sim

        • WatchNerd on 14/11/2024 - 21:23

          Username checks out.

  • payless69 on 17/11/2022 - 20:53

    Good intentions, in practice a bit of a dog!

  • ashftc on 17/11/2022 - 21:00

    Thanks OP. Want to ask the users here if they still offer price protection on purchases?

    • RogueWolf on 17/11/2022 - 21:28
      +2

      They do Only if you have it activated from the past

      • ashftc on 18/11/2022 - 07:07
        +1

        Thank you

  • notoriousft on 17/11/2022 - 23:19

    How do we get the simcard.?

  • aiyoyo on 17/11/2022 - 23:22

    No more free data 😉

  • sitdowndisco on 17/11/2022 - 23:22
    +5

    For me this is a net negative. For anyone who travels a bit, the boingo access is a massive cost saving. Having fast free wifi inflight on many airlines is such a good benefit.

    Flexiroam is ok, but it is extremely expensive compared to airalo. So much so that you’d never use it unless you got one of their 70 or 80% discounts that they regularly have. Even then it’s expensive. So the 15% discount they’re offering is a dog of an offer.

    The free 3gb sounds great! Until you realise that it only applies once per year.

    Sad to see the boingo go, but will take the 3gb esim anyway.

    • nickj on 18/11/2022 - 12:31
      +1

      Yeah, I have only ever bought Flexiroam local data, and only when it was on 70 to 80% discount, when it was usually US $1 to $2 per GB (depending on the country).

      Example Flexiroam local data purchases from 2019:
      South Korea 1GB - 3 Days for $USD 1.92 - rate per GB: $1.92
      France 3GB - 8 Days - USD $3.60 - rate per GB: $1.20
      Italy 10GB - 24 Days - USD $8.64 - rate per GB: $0.86
      Germany 1GB - 8 Days - USD $2.40 - rate per GB: $2.40
      United Kingdom 3GB - 8 Days - USD $3.84 - rate per GB: $0.80
      United States 7GB - 24 Days - USD $12.48 - rate per GB: $1.78
      Hong Kong 1GB - 8 Days - USD $3.60 - rate per GB: $3.60

      Honestly, Flexiroam should make their 70 to 80% off prices their standard prices, I think it would lead to far more sales.

      Airalo's listed prices do seem roughly 50% higher than these prices, but it might be hard to compare pre-covid and current prices for travel-SIMS, and it looks like a reasonable standard price without any games playing with discount & codes.

      Unfortunately Airalo are eSIM-only, which doesn't do me much good without an eSIM phone - there are hardly any china-droid phones on the list of supported devices: https://www.airalo.com/help/about-airalo/what-devices-suppor…

      • Stingo on 18/11/2022 - 16:07

        If your (Android) phone is compatible with the eSIM.me eUICC adapter (ignore the spurious phone model specific pages on their web site and check compatibility with their app) then you can provision eSIMs from any provider that provides a QR code for eSIM provisioning rather than doing through their own app, and doesn't restrict eSIMs to models they deem compatible. If your phone takes a custom ROM it might be possible to make it work from provider apps due to work on an open source alternative to Google's SIM manager but its an open question whether this would work with the eSIM.me card. For further information about that and the eSIM.me take a look at this article.

        One interesting feature is that once the eUICC card is provisioned on one device the eSIM.me card can be transferred to another device just like a normal SIM.

        BTW, I notice the eSIM.me is offering 3 adapters for the price of 2 for black friday.

        Sadly, the app said my China-droid is missing the necessary API not that I was going to buy one until I needed one at the prices they charge,

  • odysseus on 18/11/2022 - 02:08
    +2

    Losing 350 days a year is no deal.

  • RogueWolf on 18/11/2022 - 07:53
    +2

    have added Boingo mastercard eligibility check to post, can check any Mastercard eligibility, suggest signing up if you are 28deg eligible before the 1st Jan, incase access is not revoked but you cant sign up after that date

    • [Deactivated] on 18/11/2022 - 10:32
      +1

      My Citibank prestige with 'World Elite' mark on it not eligible lol

    • scozbargain on 14/11/2024 - 17:34

      Boingo Wi-Fi for Mastercard® Cardholders was discontinued as of September 30th, 2024. If you have questions, please contact the bank that issued your Mastercard card.

  • Ray3180 on 18/11/2022 - 11:01

    is it 3 GB 15 days per year? is it a calendar year or a financial year or any 365 days before? It looks like no full terms and conditions any where.

  • yht on 18/11/2022 - 11:31
    +2

    Is additional card eligible for the offer too ? Thinking one sim for me for first 15 days then the next 15 days for my wife

  • yht on 18/11/2022 - 11:47

    Don't forget to use referral code for additional 200MB for both

  • tabboy on 18/11/2022 - 13:50
    +1

    As someone who travels a lot, I find buying local SIMs way cheaper and less hassle.

    • eug on 18/11/2022 - 16:52
      +1

      It's definitely cheaper, but how is it less hassle? With Flexiroam (or airalo) you just open the app and buy the amount of data you need. The moment the plane touches down you're online.

      With local sims you have to go to a kiosk or store, possibly wait in line if you're at an airport kiosk and everyone else wants a sim too, show your passport in some countries, and register the new eSIM or swap your physical SIM. That's a lot more hassle than just tapping a few buttons in an app.

    • Nom on 19/11/2022 - 13:51

      buying local SIMs way cheaper and less hassle

      How does this work in practice ?
      Surely none of your SMS authentication codes come through (because you have a new number) and nobody can call you (because you have a new number) ?
      I can't imagine travelling without roaming on my own phone number 🤷🏼‍♂️

      • constipated on 19/11/2022 - 16:19

        If people know you are overseas, it often easier to call using whatsapp, viber, facetime, Google Duo etc

      • Stingo on 19/11/2022 - 22:29
        +1

        Dual SIM phones or another phone are the way to receive SMSs. As for receiving calls a true OzBargainer just doesn't answer those to avoid paying roaming charges or at least has a roaming deal so cheap they don't need to worry about buying a local SIM.

  • eecchhoo on 18/11/2022 - 14:34
    +1

    I can see hsbc hk also have offered similar 3gb for 10 days (shorter period)
    https://www.hsbc.com.hk/credit-cards/products/premier-master…
    So if it’s available on other eligible mc cards, this can be claimed on the same flexiroam account as mentioned on the t&c

  • mhj61 on 19/11/2022 - 13:23
    +1

    I was able to use it just yesterday already while I was transiting in Singapore.

  • CyberMurning on 19/11/2022 - 18:30
    +1

    Can confirm boingo works on china airlines flights (the taiwan airlines not china)

  • yht on 30/11/2022 - 19:33

    I applied the sim card almost straight away when I saw this and got one for free. Then I applied for another one using by registering another account and check the eligibility for my additional card, it was eligible but I need to pay for postage US $9.90. I whatsapp their customer service and advised that they are escalating the issue as it shouldn't charge the postage. Few days later I retried, and the card is now not eligible., thus I whatsapp them again. They said Australian Mastercard is not eligible for the program. WTF ?!? I gave them the screenshot from 28degrees email etc and ask them for explanation why I got one free one with my other card and why 5 days ago, it says my second card is eligible and now is not. They keep arguing that Australian one is not eligible, blah blah blah.
    And finally they said they will investigate the issue and will get back to me within 1-2 days (don't think they will as past experience).

    Does anyone has similar issue ?

    • RogueWolf on 30/11/2022 - 19:48
      +1

      The 28deg offer doesn’t start until 1st Jan 223 lol

    • ballistykx on 01/12/2022 - 05:54
      +1

      No problems here, got mine setup and working currently in Honolulu. I used my 28 degrees card for this offer so it is definitely working.

      • knobbs on 01/12/2022 - 07:56

        The free version, not 15% off

        • ballistykx on 05/12/2022 - 21:58
          +1

          Yes, the flexiroam app is showing that I have 2.71GB and 4 days left on the 3GB 15 days plan.

  • Robinw on 10/12/2022 - 11:26

    Anyone know if your supplementary card holder can also get the Deal? Meaning that you could both have 3GB each? Or maybe its only once for the actual account?

    • hellwolf on 10/12/2022 - 11:36
      +2

      I've redeemed one on my card and one on my wife's supplementary card.

      • yht on 10/12/2022 - 12:30

        Me too

  • Robinw on 10/12/2022 - 12:33

    So, looks like the 3GB is available now? We don’t have to wait until 1 January?

    • yht on 10/12/2022 - 13:07

      I got them once it started the ads

  • thangcuoi on 21/12/2022 - 16:27

    My 28 Degrees card was showing as eligible a few days ago but now it's not. Not sure if it's something to do with the server.

  • tinx on 22/12/2022 - 18:00
    +1

    My supplementary card works few days ago, now trying to install on another phone with primary card, does not work… strange..

  • eecchhoo on 27/12/2022 - 03:14
    +1

    Trying to check my card and my account number for eligibility. But none of it eligible.
    Works on other 28 degrees benefits.

  • hiaaron on 29/12/2022 - 13:51

    I am in the same boat. Both primary and additional holder cards worked a few days ago but none of them works now. Contacted 28 chat but they had no idea what I was telling.

  • kipps on 01/01/2023 - 07:54

    Has anyone actually gotten this to work with 28 degrees? Just tried today and card still not eligible.

    • hiaaron on 01/01/2023 - 09:08
      +2

      Contacted Mastercard and they said the offer is valid from Jan 1 in UTC so give another go in two hours.

    • Chaddycop on 01/01/2023 - 11:18

      Just did an esim and loaded it up for trip, seems good

  • fintyo on 01/01/2023 - 13:12

    My 28 Degrees card is eligible on check, then get message offering me to redeem offer. If I do, does 15days start immediately, or do I then get choice of when to start?

    • CyberMurning on 01/01/2023 - 13:24

      Read the post till the end

    • tinx on 01/01/2023 - 13:26

      U get to decide when it start

  • robbyvikram on 01/01/2023 - 14:05

    Hi everyone. I can’t see the mastercard banner on the flexiroam app. Can anyone help thanks

    • eecchhoo on 01/01/2023 - 17:55

      Try kill the app or try log out and log back in

    • vibezoner on 04/01/2023 - 23:28

      You need to log in (or sign up) . You will see it then .

  • bettina44 on 01/01/2023 - 18:18

    Good for short trips I suppose

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