โApr-15-2017 06:12 PM
โApr-17-2017 05:35 PM
โApr-17-2017 02:00 PM
โApr-17-2017 01:11 PM
Canuck Travellers wrote:
Not to get off topic but when travelling to Florida late October 2016 and in Kenely, NC, we had no ONSTAR WIFI, stayed overnight at a Flying "J", stopped next day around noon at Latte Flying "J" in SC, no WIFI again, called ONSTAR, after they referred the issue to "Tech Support" we were told that the new Truck was a "Canadian" vehicle and would not work with WIFI in the USA even though we had been on it from the Canadian Maritimes to Richmond VA, .....when we tried again in Brunswick Georgia worked perfect.....we thought it quite hilarious "Canadian Truck" and would not work except in Canada....BTW coming back no trouble using the WIFI in SC & NC......LOL
โApr-17-2017 11:22 AM
โApr-17-2017 11:20 AM
โApr-17-2017 09:18 AM
Canuck Travellers wrote:
Yes AT&T is Onstar' Internet provider according to what We were told by GM.
The AT&T mobile device sounds interesting, anyone know if it could be configured to work in a house, would it require an OBD connection to work.AT&T
โApr-17-2017 09:08 AM
Canuck Travellers wrote:
Yes AT&T is Onstar' Internet provider according to what We were told by GM.
The AT&T mobile device sounds interesting, anyone know if it could be configured to work in a house, would it require an OBD connection to work.AT&T
โApr-17-2017 08:17 AM
โApr-17-2017 12:45 AM
ktmrfs wrote:ol Bombero-JC wrote:
(IMO) OnStar is a bit expensive - unless you feel ya gotta have it.
Even w/o it, you can still have Sirus XM and standard navigation.
(Sirius will cut you a great deal -price- if you let it lapse)
Pos solution for the OP - check out AT&T ZTE Mobley standalone $20 a month unlimited plan. (Purchase the device outright, or free w/2yr contract)
You can either plug it into the OBD port in your vehicle -and- buy/make a 110V converter for your RV/home.
BTW - in either location, *you* can set the delay for length of time it stays on - including "always on".
Threads:
On RV Net
On SKPs
Plus a few more threads if you search.
Also - info on the Howardforums
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yes, the onstar wifi is expensive if you don't have an ATT plan. no disagreement.
and IF you have good cell reception, then a stand alone hot spot is less expensive and more convenient option. and the way to go.
But if cell reception is poor with your ATT phone/hotspot, the onstar WIFI has a more powerful amplifier and receiver and better antenna so there are spots where a regular cell phone will give NO signal and onstar phone/wifi has plenty of signal.
Or, if you are like us and have Verizon and don't have coverage, AND are in ATT range, then the onstar wifi is an option.
So, for us it's a good backup. between onstar ATT service and our verizon plan we pretty much get phone/wifi service anyplace it is available. which of course does leave plenty of places we get no cell service.
โApr-16-2017 07:00 PM
Canuck Travellers wrote:
http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1703-gm-offering-unlimited-onstar-4g-lte-data-for-20-month/
Actually GM has offered unlimited data for $20/month starting in February 2017, I did not check if I could get it for a month and close it out after travelling from our Canadian home to Florida but I think one can, they do indicate the possibility of "throthling" for very large users which should not be a problem. That $20 I understand is also Canadian currency, I think it sounds like a good deal.
BTW Ichecked the speed when hooked up to the 4G LTE and I got 20 meg down and up in several spots between Eastern Canada and Florida which is great speed.
See above for one site on the GM offer.
โApr-16-2017 03:30 PM
โApr-16-2017 01:08 PM
ol Bombero-JC wrote:
(IMO) OnStar is a bit expensive - unless you feel ya gotta have it.
Even w/o it, you can still have Sirus XM and standard navigation.
(Sirius will cut you a great deal -price- if you let it lapse)
Pos solution for the OP - check out AT&T ZTE Mobley standalone $20 a month unlimited plan. (Purchase the device outright, or free w/2yr contract)
You can either plug it into the OBD port in your vehicle -and- buy/make a 110V converter for your RV/home.
BTW - in either location, *you* can set the delay for length of time it stays on - including "always on".
Threads:
On RV Net
On SKPs
Plus a few more threads if you search.
Also - info on the Howardforums
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โApr-16-2017 11:17 AM
โApr-16-2017 11:01 AM
Canuck Travellers wrote:
Only problem is the truck shuts down after 10 minutes, I guess I could leave the key in on accessories and lock up with second key.