In-car internet

In-car internet refers to internet service provided in a car.

Technology

Most in-car internet systems use mobile phone networks to provide internet service. Novatel and other companies sell wireless routers that use CDMA or GSM mobile networks to provide Wifi in the car. Such services have existed since 2008.^[1]

In-car internet is an increasingly popular feature in cars, and According to a study by market researcher Invensity, by the year 2013, every new car built in Europe will be equipped with Internet connection.^[2] However, some technology writers speculate that the feature will not be popular as customers simply use smartphones to connect to the internet rather than pay extra for in-car internet services.^[3]

Service Providers

Cadillac

Cadillac offers a service called Cadillac Wifi since April 2009.^[3]

Chrysler

Chrysler Uconnect Web is a system that can provide wireless Internet connectivity in any Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle, via a wi-fi "hot-spot".^[4] The wifi hotspot range is approximately 150 feet from the vehicle in all directions.^[5] A 3G EV-DO cellular network from Autonet Mobile provides the internet service, and the in-vehicle device provides an ordinary wifi network with internet connectivity.^[6]

Uconnect also includes a Bluetooth network allowing voice activated calling on cell phones,^[7] a hard drive for media storage, a Sirius TV and satellite radio system, and a GPS system.^[8]

References

1. ^ Lisa Zyga (March 28, 2008). "Hook Your Car Up to the Internet". Physorg.com. http://www.physorg.com/news125929499.html. Retrieved October 15, 2011. 
2. ^ http://www.automotivedesign-europe.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212001156&cid=NL_ADLeu
3. ^ ^{a b} Brian Cooley (March 19, 2009). "Cadillac rolls out in-car Internet access". Cnet. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10199833-48.html. Retrieved October 16, 2011. 
4. ^ "Chrysler blog". http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?p=entry&id=403. Retrieved 2010-05-21. 
5. ^ "Automobile web site". http://www.autonetmobile.com/service/. Retrieved 2010-05-21. 
6. ^ "Chrysler blog". http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?p=entry&id=403. Retrieved 2010-05-21. 
7. ^ "Chrysler Uconnect website". http://www.chrysler.com/crossbrand/uconnect/chrysler/interface.html. Retrieved 2010-05-21. 
8. ^ "Daily Wireless Uconnect article". http://www.dailywireless.org/2008/06/26/chrysler-rolls-out-u-connect/. Retrieved 2010-05-21.