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LTE upgrade is on the way
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beeeerock
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Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Good to hear! I always thought it was a bit crazy to not have cross-border data, since so many of the cars' convenience features depend on it.
Yes, where LTE is not available but HSPA+ is, the car will display "3G". It will even back to EDGE in case that's all that's available.
Canuck
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Before Tesla renegotiated its data plan, US cars did not roam in Canada. That is no longer the case. However, there will likely come a day when Tesla uses Canadian sims and perhaps roaming will be disabled on those sim cards. I was wondering if that day came with LTE. Fortunately, it did not.
Mayhemm
Model S P85+ "Lola"
Thanks for clearing that up. At the time it struck me as a strange way to do things.
Polly Wog
Member
...try $6000...
They had to replace my MCU when the LTE upgrade didn't work (their choice, not mine). Of course, I'm still only being charged the $500 + tax, because the upgrade is the only thing I asked for. I'm not complaining, and I'm really happy with the improved performance that the LTE upgrade has provided.
Andyw2100
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When the LTE upgrade is installed, is the metal trim around the 17-inch display removed?
I ask because that trim was slightly damaged on my car by the installer that installed the front camera switch. I had inquired some time ago, and the part itself is not particularly expensive. I believe the cost was about $130 or so. (I could be off by some, but it was definitely more than $100 and less than $200.) I'm thinking that the labor to install this should be minimal or non-existent if it is done at the same time as the LTE upgrade. I say minimal if access to the metal trim is easily achieved during the installation, but the trim is not actually removed. I would think if the trim is removed, replacing it with the same, but non-damaged part should not have an additional labor cost, so that my only cost would be the part.
So...thoughts from those that know exactly what is involved in the upgrade would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I ask because that trim was slightly damaged on my car by the installer that installed the front camera switch. I had inquired some time ago, and the part itself is not particularly expensive. I believe the cost was about $130 or so. (I could be off by some, but it was definitely more than $100 and less than $200.) I'm thinking that the labor to install this should be minimal or non-existent if it is done at the same time as the LTE upgrade. I say minimal if access to the metal trim is easily achieved during the installation, but the trim is not actually removed. I would think if the trim is removed, replacing it with the same, but non-damaged part should not have an additional labor cost, so that my only cost would be the part.
So...thoughts from those that know exactly what is involved in the upgrade would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Father Bill
Member
Andy, it is my understanding that they have to remove the screen to get at the 3g Module. That would by necessity require the removal of the trim. You might as well ask, the worst they can say is no.
Pax,
Father Bill
Pax,
Father Bill
Yes. They have to pull it, so they could easily replace it with no additional labor cost.
Andyw2100
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Thanks very much. I thought that was the case, but wanted to be certain. I appreciate the responses.
Andy -
Ironically, I had a small indentation on the same metal trim around the 17" screen. I asked if it could be buffed out when I brought my MS in for the LTE upgrade. I was told it could not be buffed out, but, wait for it, Tesla replaced the trim at no cost!!! They told me it was around $240 and the service manager okayed it since the installation took longer than expected (I was the first to have the retrofit done at my service center). Sending positive thoughts your way...
Andyw2100
Well-Known Member
Thanks!
I have two, barely noticeable indentations, but now that I know they are there, I see notice them all the time!
Jgdixon
Active Member
OK so I think the upgrade was totally worth it. Web pages load faster, maps and google earth tiles also load faster.
I live in an area with sketchy cell service and quite often when my iPhone shows no service I still have LTE working in the car, pages still load and I hold calls longer. I was skeptical that maybe it was just showing bars but not still connected but I could still surf and talk.
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This is the speed test on my phone and the Model S browser in the same spot
I live in an area with sketchy cell service and quite often when my iPhone shows no service I still have LTE working in the car, pages still load and I hold calls longer. I was skeptical that maybe it was just showing bars but not still connected but I could still surf and talk.
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This is the speed test on my phone and the Model S browser in the same spot
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