Have you ever been driving down the road and think “I could really use some extra data?” If so, AT&T has you covered. The phone industry giant recently came out with data package options designed specifically for vehicles. Customers can add the plan to their cell phone package, or partner with OnStar to receive a monthly discount.
And while, hopefully, the majority of the data allowance will be used by passengers, AT&T is making sure drivers – or anyone else in the car – don’t hit the proverbial Wi-Fi wall. Plans start at 200 megabytes for only $10 – in contrast to the 1-2 MB customers get on their phones for the same price. That might seem like a lot, but considering all the Netflix that can be streamed in the backseat, emails checked, and music played the allowance might not be that far off customers actual usage needs.
However, for those who have had Internet-free cars for decades, it also might come as an unnecessary expense. No matter your thoughts, however, it seems as this is a growing trend among vehicles everywhere. It could be only a matter of time until virtually all cars come with ongoing Internet access.