I am scheduled for delivery for 12/7 thru 12/21 and I am wondering what the production cars have for wifi and 3G connectivity?
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It appears it is free until they figure out how they are going to bill for it.
As far as I know, 3G is active on all cars currently in production. Once the connectivity plans are announced, we will both have more info on the cost/time frame for signing up. We hope to have those announced at some point in December, but if waiting until January means we can get a better deal for our customers, we will wait.
OK, let's get some clarity here. There is no way I am paying for a connectivity plan. (I don't even have a cellphone; I just dont think it's worth it.)
However, Tesla likes to upload software updates over the air. So, what will Tesla's software update procedure be if I refuse to get a connectivity plan? Does Tesla simply pay for the 3G service and limit it to software updates? Or does Tesla send up the Rangers to update the software over USB once a year? (Which is fine.)
I suppose I should ask Tesla.
Wifi, I might actually use.
To further add to this, what happens when their carrier does not provide cell service in the area? The updates would have to be done manually, or the car driven to where there is service available.
I was under the impression all Model S vehicles will have a connection for receiving updates and sending telemetry -- on Tesla's dime. The "pay for" 3G service would be for the browser, map info, streaming media, etc.So, what will Tesla's software update procedure be if I refuse to get a connectivity plan? Does Tesla simply pay for the 3G service and limit it to software updates?
At least for a year, yes. My Tesla DS provided an account/password enabled for full use that was specific to me. And as mentioned in many other threads, the Slacker implementation is simply fantastic. Initially when I heard that Pandora was not going to be available, I was somewhat disappointed, but after having had Slacker for a few months, I don't even miss it. Last night I was giving a bunch of test rides, and I had the passengers play "Stump Slacker" with their favorite band. Suffice to say, it was never stumped. The only improvement I would suggest for it at the moment is I would like to see the year the song came out. Currently it just shows album art, band name, and album.Is slacker free too?
Do tell. How does having the internet browser help? traceroute?I don't think it would be that hard to figure out who the current carrier is. You have a full Internet browser!
Well... favorite band would difficult. But I've tried some items that both Slacker and Pandora fail to get any results for, but I can't blame them for bands that never got big.At least for a year, yes. My Tesla DS provided an account/password enabled for full use that was specific to me. And as mentioned in many other threads, the Slacker implementation is simply fantastic. Initially when I heard that Pandora was not going to be available, I was somewhat disappointed, but after having had Slacker for a few months, I don't even miss it. Last night I was giving a bunch of test rides, and I had the passengers play "Stump Slacker" with their favorite band. Suffice to say, it was never stumped. The only improvement I would suggest for it at the moment is I would like to see the year the song came out. Currently it just shows album art, band name, and album.
At least for a year, yes. My Tesla DS provided an account/password enabled for full use that was specific to me. And as mentioned in many other threads, the Slacker implementation is simply fantastic. Initially when I heard that Pandora was not going to be available, I was somewhat disappointed, but after having had Slacker for a few months, I don't even miss it. Last night I was giving a bunch of test rides, and I had the passengers play "Stump Slacker" with their favorite band. Suffice to say, it was never stumped. The only improvement I would suggest for it at the moment is I would like to see the year the song came out. Currently it just shows album art, band name, and album.
Once Tesla activates the WiFi receiver on the Model S, it should be easy to find a place to connect to the internet. In the alternative, you'll get upgraded to the current version at a Service Center. Every other car company requires that you bring your car to them for any upgrades, so Tesla is going above and beyond in pushing out upgrades.To further add to this, what happens when their carrier does not provide cell service in the area? The updates would have to be done manually, or the car driven to where there is service available.
My understanding is that there is a "thin" GSM connection on every car for apps interaction and location, which Tesla Motors pays for. I'm not sure that this GSM connection has the bandwidth to receive updates.I was under the impression all Model S vehicles will have a connection for receiving updates and sending telemetry -- on Tesla's dime. The "pay for" 3G service would be for the browser, map info, streaming media, etc.
That's my understanding but I don't recall anything official being stated on the topic.
Do tell. How does having the internet browser help? traceroute?
OK, let's get some clarity here. There is no way I am paying for a connectivity plan. (I don't even have a cellphone; I just dont think it's worth it.)
However, Tesla likes to upload software updates over the air. So, what will Tesla's software update procedure be if I refuse to get a connectivity plan? Does Tesla simply pay for the 3G service and limit it to software updates? Or does Tesla send up the Rangers to update the software over USB once a year? (Which is fine.)
I suppose I should ask Tesla.
Wifi, I might actually use.