Autonet Mobile Turns Your Car into a WiFi Hotspot

by jessica on Fri, 2009-01-16 00:04
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Autonet MobileAutonet Mobile is the first in-car Internet service provider. It turns vehicles into WiFi hotspots, so you can use your WiFi-enabled devices such as laptops, PSPs, PDA’s and more while on the road. More than one device can be used at the same time, so every passenger in your car can connect to the Internet at once. No software is needed - the small (7x7-inch) Autonet Mobile router is installed in the trunk (or cargo area) of your car and is hard-wired into the vehicle's 12 volt system. Just start up the car for immediate WiFi access.

Autonet Mobile runs over 3G and 2.5G (EVDO, 1xRTT) cellular networks and the WiFi connection is secured with WEP encryption, MAC address restriction or WAN port restriction. It also includes Autonet Mobile’s Mobile’s TRU Technology which automatically fixes network issues and reports them to the Customer Service Center. It is compatible with all operating systems supporting WiFi including Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris.

Autonet Mobile retails for $499 and can be purchased at authorized dealers. Monthly service plans start at $29. For a limited time, get three months of service free with new activation.

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Autonet Mobile

Submitted by Quemann (not verified) on Wed, 2009-02-11 17:25.
I heard it is choppy in streaming 'cause it is based on 2.5G and 3G. It is more likely to be a here-today-gone-tomorrow thing, unless it is updated with 4G. In most cases in USA, cars are featured with single occupancy rather than multiple occupancy. And each motorist may have a cellphone or smartphone that can satisfy his/her digital needs. If you're going to run an office on the wheel, that's is a different issue. Like satellite radios, Autonet Mobile won't likely be here tomorrow. The reason is both have not taken into account the emerging dashtop mobile ecosystem on a broader scale.

This was posted in January of

Submitted by jessica on Thu, 2010-01-21 10:39.

This was posted in January of 2009, at which time the company did not specify the dates, only "for a limited time." I do not see the offer available at this time on their website.

Latest Sports Cars

Submitted by Fast Sports Cars (not verified) on Thu, 2010-01-21 04:14.

Can I know what is the timing of that limited period of three months?

IMO I think the days are

Submitted by limster (not verified) on Tue, 2010-07-06 16:05.

IMO I think the days are numbered for AutoNet with devices like MiFi and Droid X offering personal hot-spot on the go. What would be the value-add against these smaller portable devices that are not just for the car?

Ute Bull Bars

Submitted by Ute Bull Bars (not verified) on Fri, 2010-10-15 04:49.

Depends on the market totally, to be honest. Sooner or later this will spread all over the market and soon it will be a very common product among auto consumers. Just needs to be seen, how long it stays on the run.

Lights

Submitted by Lights (not verified) on Fri, 2010-10-15 05:40.

Hi,

That's really great news. Jessica how did you find this info. I will share this information with my friends. I am sure they likes this.

Cheers!
Ute Bull Bars

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