GM announced that for the 2015 line-up of Chevrolet pick-ups will have 4G LTE, Wi-Fi built in. The GM teamed up with AT&T to embed the mobile broadband modems in the vehicles. Owners of new 2015 Chevy pick-ups will get much faster data speeds for safety and convenience features as well as a more future-proof infotainment system.
What does this all mean exactly? Well, 4G capability will bring enhanced features and services into the car, including creating an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, which allows streaming video for back-seat passengers, encourage faster development of in-dash applications and foster over-the-air software updates. It will also provide faster response for the safety features and services of OnStar telematics system.
The automaker said that these “enhancements build on OnStar’s existing portfolio of built-in connected services." Verizon has been the carrier since 1996 when OnStar was first introduced, that will no longer be come 2014. There aren’t any details yet on what kind of monthly costs drivers who opt for this LTE connection will incur, but GM does mention that it will integrate with OnStar so the option might be an added tier to that service.
This is something we are definitely excited about. AT&T's 4G connectivity could also make GM’s infotainment systems more future-proof. "So when the next great streaming music service comes out in two years,” Greg Ross, director of business development and strategic alliances for GM’s Global Connected Consumer division, “you’ll be able to add that to the car and we can make it available at any time.”
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