AT&T In-vehicle Internet: IS IT WORTH IT?

[SROak]

I signed up for the in-vehicle AT&T internet service for my 2024 OT, but I can't seem to find any benefit. What am I missing? Or is it just a waste of $$$?

 

[kscarrol]

Was offered in my BMW and I never signed up for it... won't with the GX either.

 

[bruesjoh04]

I signed up for the in-vehicle AT&T internet service for my 2024 OT, but I can't seem to find any benefit. What am I missing? Or is it just a waste of $$$?

The AT&T service would provide a wireless hotspot to give an internet connection to devices that don’t already have their own (or don’t want to use their own data). It also would enable you to use the native Amazon Music or Apple Music sources in the Lexus Interface.

But you can easily use your own device to stream music either via Bluetooth or wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. And if you have other passengers in the car, they can use their own device data connection. If you have kids and need to give their WiFi-only devices data, you could either use your own phone as a hotspot, or you could buy a dedicated hotspot device.

It all depends on what you need and what makes sense for your use case. Most people would not benefit from paying for a hotspot tied to the vehicle, but some may appreciate the convenience for their family.

 

[Bluegill]

I know my kids would love for the truck to have it's own wifi network so they could use their ipads while we're on the road. Fortunately, they don't realize that I could pay for the truck to have it's own network!

 

[Caiya]

Nope, get a starlink mini and stick to the moon roof

 

[SROak]

It all depends on what you need and what makes sense for your use case. Most people would not benefit from paying for a hotspot tied to the vehicle,

Thanks for everyone's comments. Vehicle Wi-Fi made more sense 10 years ago, to me, when we only had 3G cell service. Personally, I can't see a use for the vehicle Wi-Fi when I have a 5G phone service, and no kids in the vehicle... But I often miss what's obvious staring me in the face, so I had to ask.

If cost didn't matter, the Starlink would be the way to go!

 

[rent]

Nope, get a starlink mini and stick to the moon roofView attachment 9945

hey that’s pretty awesome! what kind of mount is that?

 

[Caiya]

hey that’s pretty awesome! what kind of mount is that?

 

[RickBullotta]

If you own a mobile phone, no. Of course not.

 

[DaveK]

Totally worth it for me. My wife’s family is in Honduras and she talks to them through WhatsApp. Saves me a TON of money if she’s connected to a WiFi connection versus using a cellular connection.

 

[RickBullotta]

Totally worth it for me. My wife’s family is in Honduras and she talks to them through WhatsApp. Saves me a TON of money if she’s connected to a WiFi connection versus using a cellular connection.

She can just use your phone as a Wifi hotspot and save the AT&T fee.

 

[DaveK]

She can just use your phone as a Wifi hotspot and save the AT&T fee.

And here I thought we were friends. You suggesting I chauffeur her to and from work 5 days a week

 

[RickBullotta]

And here I thought we were friends. You suggesting I chauffeur her to and from work 5 days a week

What, you mean you don't have to do that? I think my wife and I need to chat...

 

[SROak]

And here I thought we were friends. You suggesting I chauffeur her to and from work 5 days a week

What, you mean you don't have to do that? I think my wife and I need to chat...

For sure there's a bro code that covered this dilemma, but damn if I can find it...