Your current car probably does not have a Wi-Fi hotspot, unless it's one of those fancy new cars with Internet access. Soon, however, users will be able to have Internet access whenever they want in their car, and it won't really matter what car they have.
The new device simply plugs into a car's OBD-II port, which most cars built after 1996 have. The device itself is called the ZTE Mobley.
"The ZTE Mobley is our first Wi-Fi plug-in for the car. It's great for everyone — families, entertainment enthusiasts and professionals," said Chris Penrose, senior vice president of Internet of Things for AT&T, in a statement. "It allows multiple Wi-Fi-capable devices to connect to AT&T's 4G LTE network, making it perfect for anyone on-the-go."
Users can get the device for free with a two-year contract or for $100 with no commitment. Of course, the real money will be paid when it comes to data use itself. Users can add the ZTE Mobley to their Mobile Share Value Plan for $10 per month, or to the DataConnect plan for $20 for 1 GB or $30 for 3 GB. The device will be available starting on Sept. 11.
Of course, as time goes on, users might not need the Wi-Fi hotspot, especially as newer cars begin commonly having Internet connections of their own.
It's important to note that the ZTE Mobley hotspot is not the only one on the market. Verizon has the Verizon Delphi Connect hotspot, which was first advertised in 2013 as a way to troubleshoot the user's car but also doubles as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Via: The Verge
