Today we get the impression that everything is
connected to the Internet, and what is not connected to this network seems
unusual. Thus, not only is it enough to have a smartphone, tablet or computer,
but these advances have also touched on speakers and smart TVs. And here a ne w
doubt arises and the unknown why cars are not just another device? medicalnewstodayblog
Connectivity also in cars
This concept can be very useful for family
cars, especially in which children will be able to connect to the network to
play or watch content in real time. Now, in order to get the Internet in the
car, a number of requirements are needed. In fact, data consumption is a factor
that contradicts this aspect, because if we have Wi-Fi in the car, we also have
to consider that the signal will not be completely stable as we are always on
the move.
But in the end it is the same quantity and
quality as at home or in a mobile phone. For many people, it is much more
convenient to have Wi-Fi in the car, especially on long journeys, as they liken
it to being connected to the network as if they were at home. treasurebiz
And once we decide, we have to see that there
are different options for using Wi-Fi in the car, some of them are more
expensive than others, but we also have to consider the operators and tariffs
that we may be purchasing at that time.
Cars with built-in Wi-Fi
The fastest way to have Internet in your car
is to look for a car that already has this technology built in, although
choosing the fastest is not always the right one. In fact, many car
manufacturers include an integrated eSIM and antenna in their models, which
allows you to get the connection as if it were a home router. It is worth
highlighting the Opel brand and its Open On Star technology, Audi with
AudiConnect, BMW with BMW Car Hotspot LTE or Toyota with Toyota Hotspot.
The first two options are characterized by the
presence of an integrated eSIM, while the case of BMW and Toyota is different
as we have to place these elements ourselves. However, this option can be even
more profitable, because, in this way, we install the SIM card ourselves, which
we can adapt to the different tariffs of the manufacturer itself and to the
networks that it supports at the time.
- Opel On Star. Opel is one of the main
players in the market in terms of connectivity, thanks to the technology
developed to connect to the Internet. The German brand offers On Star services
free of charge for the first year and at a cost of € 100 every 12 months
thereafter. The 4G connection creates a wireless network inside the car so that
passengers can connect up to seven devices at the same time. businessrobotic
The car has a built-in SIM card, so there is
no need to look for an external item. This partly has its advantages and
disadvantages. On the positive side, we don't have to worry about finding a SIM
card for the car. But we will have no choice regarding other tariffs and
operators that offer this service, which will be offered by an operator with an
agreement with Opel.
- Audi Connect. Audi has also been one of the
pioneer brands in developing this service for their
vehicles, being one of the brands that have
relied on this connectivity for a long time. We have to highlight two different
connection cases here, since some cars have a module into which a
standard-sized SIM card can be inserted, while the Audi A4, Audi Q7 or the new
Audi A3 already has an eSIM or virtual SIM card built into it.
On the other hand, Audi's Wi-Fi network can
support up to eight devices connected at the same time, plus the connection
also reaches 4G speeds. In alternative variants of models with built-in eSIM,
you can choose between different tariffs, which are provided by the same
manufacturer, depending on the duration and country. Or use our operator's SIM
card if we see that it suits our interests. digitaltechspot
- BMW LTE car hotspot. BMW did not want to be
left behind in the world of connectivity and also decided to bet on the
introduction of Wi-Fi in its vehicles, albeit in a different way than the ones
mentioned above. In fact, this brand device sits in the center armrest and
requires a custom SIM card to create the internet.
- Toyota Hotspot. Apart from German cars,
there are also other options, such as the one offered by Toyota, with a system
similar to that of BMW, which consists of a router that is compatible with any
model of the Japanese brand. Here the user has to insert their own SIM card in
order to be able to create an Internet network to which up to five devices can
be connected, although it is true that its price is somewhat high (300 euros).
MiFi device to have Wi-Fi in the car
These options are fine if we have cars of
these brands, but what if our car is from another manufacturer or you don't
have cars that support this option? At first glance, it may seem that we are
doomed to lack of communication in the car, but this is far from the truth,
since we can always resort to MiFi devices.
In fact, we're talking about devices that
serve as small routers that connect to a car to generate electricity, although
they sometimes run on batteries or wirelessly. That is, it is a router that
connects to the outside through an inserted SIM card, and not through a fiber
optic or ADSL cable. However, they do not always have to be used in the car,
but this is where they are best used if we are looking for Wi-Fi in the car.
Typically, these are items that allow five to
ten devices to be connected in order to have access, and while speeds may vary,
they usually offer a maximum of 150 Mbps. But here you also need to be aware
that each model may differ, as well as the signal quality and speed that the
operator can offer us. Most popular models:
- Huawei E5573C. This system has speeds up to
150 Mbps and supports up to 10 devices at a price of 67.67 euros.
- 4G router TP-Link. It is a device with
speeds up to 150 Mbps, a 2000 mAh battery and the maximum number of devices
that can be found at a price of 61.72 euros.
- TP - 4G communication router. This device is
similar to the previous one, but a screen has been added, so its price
increases to 83.78 euros.
- 4G router Likeitwell. Slightly slower than
the previous ones (100 Mbps), it can cover up to 10 devices for just € 33.89.
In addition, we can also find operators 'MiFi
devices, and in Spain the two main companies offering this service are Movistar
and Orange, which are integrated with the operators' own tariffs.
- Movistar car. It was a recent introduction
that allows you to have 3 to 4 GB of data in 4G mode for 3 € per month, and
also offers navigation, warning, location and other additional features.
- Orange CarWiFi. This invention, which came
out in 2015 with Huawei as a co-inventor, is similar to Movistar's, with a 4G
router that allows you to have a connection at speeds up to 120 Mbps and up to
10 connected devices. Works with duplicate SIM card. bizautomotive
