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Is Newark Airport WiFi safe?

What the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) WiFi is called, who runs it, and how to check it before you trust it.

Short answer

Newark’s official network, “_Free EWR WiFi” (with a leading underscore), is free and fine for everyday browsing if you pick that exact name. Treat it as public WiFi: stick to HTTPS and keep banking for mobile data or a network you have checked.

The official Newark WiFi network

Network name	`_Free EWR WiFi`
Cost	Free (“Free airport WiFi” on the official page)
Support	+1 (800) 880-4117, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (official page)
Operator	The Port Authority announced a long-term agreement with Boingo Wireless in October 2025 to upgrade its free public Wi-Fi

Source (official airport page): Newark Liberty International Airport

What the sign-in page should ask for

The official page only says to select “_Free EWR WiFi” from the list of networks; it does not describe the sign-in page. Expect a captive portal before the internet works.

Newark is run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, like JFK, and the naming pattern is the same: an underscore, then “Free”, the airport code and “WiFi”. The support number is the same one JFK publishes.

Rule of thumb for any airport: a WiFi sign-in page may ask you to accept terms, watch an ad or enter basic contact details. It should never ask for a card number (unless you chose a paid tier on the official portal), your email password or a bank login.

Lookalike networks

The official name starts with an underscore and has spaces: _Free EWR WiFi. Several third-party guides write it as _FreeEWRWiFi, and you may also see Free EWR WiFi or Newark Free WiFi. None of those is the name on the airport’s own page.

Copycat networks (“evil twins”) work by broadcasting a name that looks trusted, sometimes with a stronger signal than the real one. CISA advises confirming the name of a public hotspot before you use it, so if two similar names appear, ask staff or check the airport’s website.

Good to know at Newark

In October 2025 the Port Authority said Boingo Wireless would “significantly upgrade and expand” 5G and Wi-Fi across its facilities, airports included. During upgrades a portal can change look, but the airport’s published network name is still the one to trust.
If the sign-in page does not appear, use the support line above or our captive portal guide rather than a different network with a similar name.

A 5-step check at EWR

Join exactly _Free EWR WiFi — underscore first, with spaces — not a similar name or one that appeared after you reached the gate.
Complete the sign-in page and look at its address: the airport or its WiFi provider, ideally over HTTPS.
Use apps and sites over HTTPS. If a site you know suddenly shows a certificate warning, stop.
Keep banking and work logins for a network you have checked, or use mobile data or your company VPN.
Turn off Auto-Join for this network before you leave, so your phone doesn’t silently rejoin a lookalike later.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Newark Airport WiFi network name?

Newark’s official page says to select “_Free EWR WiFi” from the list of networks. It is free.

Is Newark WiFi the same as JFK WiFi?

Both are Port Authority airports and use the same naming pattern: “_Free EWR WiFi” at Newark and “_Free JFK WiFi” at JFK. Each airport publishes its own name.

Who do I call about Newark WiFi problems?

The official page lists +1 (800) 880-4117, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Sources

Last checked: 2026-10-19. SentryFi is not affiliated with the venues, brands or providers named on this page.