Wi-Fi on Wheels Is Steady, but Has a Speed Bump

From All Things Digital -

WSJ's Walter S. Mossberg reviewed the Autonet Mobile router service offered via Chrysler and others. The service provides internet connectivity inside a vehicle via a ruggedized router hard-mounted (read - non-movable) in the trunk or rear cargo space that receives cellpbone signals.

The service worked well for basic Internet tasks such as email and web surfing but was not fast enough for streaming video. The company however claims steady connection even while the vehicle is mobile. Tested speed ranged from 100-500 kbps, with average of 400-450 kbps.

The service requires a minimum one=year contact, purchase of the $499 router, a $35 activation fee, and installation costs of $50 to $75. Autonet’s service starts at $29 a month for 1GB data, a premium plan (5GB) costs $59.

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