Chevy Adds In-car Wi-Fi Router Option to Seven Models for $200
Who wouldn’t want Wi-Fi in their car? GM is offering up the option to purchase the Autonet Mobile Wi-Fi router for seven Chevy vehicles. The system will run $199, after mail-in rebate. While that may seem a bit steep, keep in mind that the normal price is $500. The system is available in the Equinox, Traverse, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, and Express. To get the cheap price, perspective customers have to buy one of these vehicles before December 31st.
Customers have to agree to a 2 year service agreement running $29 per month. That only comes with 1GB of data, after which the service shuts off until the next billing cycle. A 5GB plan is available for $59. The Autonet service uses the Verizon network to provide data. An interested party could just get a Verizon MiFi and have a Wi-Fi network powered by Verizon everywhere, not just in the car. Still, if your dream is to impress your friends with a Wi-Fi router in your car, the time to buy is now.

Comments
Comments are closed on this article
![]()
Eve
July 22, 2011 at 6:53am
This is a great deal. I know a guy who is working for Weymouth MA Honda and he told me about this about a year ago, but I didn’t manage to get one for myself yet. It is not expensive at all considering the advantages it would bring to me, as a driver.
![]()
Josiah Charley
May 29, 2011 at 1:36pm
I believe it's a shame that I have to buy one of those cars to get the Wi-Fi gadget, because I have a couple of used conversion vans I love to drive and I would have surely liked it if they had a router like that. I don't find the deal too good, though, mostly because I only get the discount if I get a new car.
![]()
misterloftcraft
April 14, 2011 at 9:51am
I was browsing a car donations website when I found your article here. If you ask me, I wouldn't pay for this service. 1GB of data? or 5GB for 59$? That is way too expensive for my taste.
![]()
Ella Rochelle
March 21, 2011 at 2:22pm
So, in order to have Wi-Fi in my car, I have to buy a Chevy. Is it specified anywhere if the car must be brand new? Because I was wondering if I could find something worthy at a used trucks Des Moines fair. I am a show-off and I would really like to impress my friends with this, but then again, who wouldn't, due to the fact that it also is useful? If this is the way I can have them both, I would go for it.
![]()
banik
September 24, 2010 at 2:26pm
Wow! It's great to know that GM is coming up with In-car Wi-Fi for such low price while compared to other similar products available in the market. I wish to have one set up in my car as well.
![]()
laurano
June 08, 2010 at 11:57am
So far the biggest issue was people talking on their phone while driving... Say welcome to people browsing sites and twittering while driving. Now this is going to get ugly. I read on auto insurance.org that over 30% or accidents are linked to improper cell phone usage. Would be nice if someone could share some data about internet usage once that's available!
![]()
joangmail
April 16, 2010 at 3:16am
- Norfeldt on It’s
a Droid, It’s Incredible, It goes on pre-order April 19th- <a href="http://www.rentmeacar.com.au">discount car rentals </a>
![]()
joangmail
April 16, 2010 at 3:13am
The engaging write-ups are supplemented with user-friendly info such as accessibility, attractions, availability of hotels, shopping guides etc.
<a href="http://www.cutpricecarrentals.com">brisbane cheap car rental</a>
![]()
joo19
March 30, 2010 at 5:19am
Great post, I look forward to reading more.
marquee hire sydney
http://www.eventsfestivalsweddings.com/
![]()
joo19
March 29, 2010 at 4:55am
Cheers for the info. It was a good read.
classic car hire melbourne
http://www.camarohire.com.au/
![]()
benvoliothefirst
December 16, 2009 at 6:54pm
...Unless you really mean customers who look at things from an angle.
![]()
Ryan Whitwam
December 17, 2009 at 7:14pm
Yep, typos happen. The sooner you accept it, the sooner you can get on with more important things ;)
![]()
Xmodgeek
December 14, 2009 at 8:37pm
lol I got a router in my Chevy Trailblazer and didn't cost me but $40...
Of course thats just for connecting multiple PCs and adding wifi to my HTPC if I go to a lan party but really doesn't do much yet.
I'm still disappointed in the total lack of reasonable mobile internet, i mean really 5GB cap... pathetic
Guess high gain antennas and hoping for unsecured access points is the best I can do.
![]()
Mr_Histamine
December 14, 2009 at 7:53pm
This seems kind of worthless. As mentioned in the article; you could just get a MiFi, mount it in your car, add a data plan to your account, and call it a day.
________________________________________________________________________________
Please deposit your pride, life, and other garbage in the receptacles at the back of the theater before you leave. Thanks!
![]()
pauls
July 07, 2010 at 12:54pm
Of course they are going to charge top dollar for an in car router that only costs a couple of bucks, just like navigation packages cost $500+- when we have GPS on our smart phones and a tomtom costs a few bucks at best buy. Total rip off. My broadband provider has free wifi all over the state, and any place thats not covered there's surely a starbucks or other free wifi hotspot around. If there weren't i'd just get an unlimited data plan and be set. Now to go get my girl friend some online car insurance quotes so she can get her car on the road again.
Log in to MaximumPC directly or log in using Facebook
Forgot your username or password?
Click here for help.

















