Autonet Mobile: the first Internet provider for cars

    Of course, no one bothers to use regular mobile communications while on the road and connect to the Internet, for example, via GPRS or other “mobile” standards: EV-DO or UMTS / HSDPA. A modem with support for the desired protocol can be inserted into a laptop or PDA, or you can use a mobile phone as a modem. But what to do if several people want to connect to the Internet at once, and they do not want to delve into the intricacies of setting up the equipment. In addition, other devices also need Internet access: a player, a music center, etc.

    The American company Autonet Mobile has figured out how to elegantly solve this problem. It will turn your car into a hot spot on wheels.

    A $ 400 wireless WiFi hotspot is installed inside the car, which seems to work through Verizon’s EV-DO network. All passengers of the car are connected to this hot spot, since WiFi is now supported on many devices: from laptops to mobile phones and game consoles.



    Verizon's network covers approximately 95% of all US roads ( map ), so car hotspots will always be in touch.

    This technology seems to be very user friendly. Now they don’t need to bother with settings or tariff plans, use SIM-cards and modems. Just went into the car, started the engine - and you're online.

    The cost of a car internet subscription is $ 50 per month. The commercial launch of the new service will take place in spring 2007.

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