Turn your car into a Mobile Hotspot

forestacademy · 05-06-2009, 01:42 PM

Has anyone tried Autonet Mobile?

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Autonet Mobile is the first wireless internet service provider designed for your car.
we create a Wi-Fi hot spot that allows everyone in the car to connect multiple devices to the internet, in and around the car! it’s the next step in in-car entertainment and productvity. we make internet in your car easier than ever because we provide both the in-car router and the monthly service. our affordable monthly service plans start at only $29 per month

Ahpsi · 05-06-2009, 05:30 PM

I haven't - but with a Cradlepoint Personal WiFi Hotspot you can use your cellphone with a data plan and have your own mobile (even wearable) 802.11b/g hotspot. I use it when I travel and it works well (I use it with my Blackberry).

PHS300 Personal WiFi Hotspot | Cradlepoint Technology

NCC1701 · 05-06-2009, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up, I'm checking it out. The coverage map is not too shabby at all. Since I don't have cell phone and have no interest in it, this interests me. Their $29 plan seems a bit stingy with only 1 GB/month. Then again, do the big files at home or hotel. I hope someone who has tried it out will give it a review.
Autonet Mobile

HennyPenny · 05-07-2009, 09:41 AM

I just had Autonet installed and I love it! I've only had it for about a week, but so far it's been great. I've been using it mostly to stream Pandora to my ipod and so far haven't had any connectivity issues. Personally for me, it was a cheaper and easier to use than Cradlepoint. With Cradlepoint I had to buy the data card, buy an adapter to power it up and monthly it was about $59. Plus I'm not super techy and it just seemed like a pain to set up. Instead I bought Autonet and took it to a shop and they installed it for me. I'd definitely recommend checking them out!

sheureka · 05-07-2009, 12:15 PM

The technology on these mobile wifi adapters is changing really, really fast. Here's a new very slick one - http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/te...8cir&emc=cirb1. - sheureka

forestacademy · 05-07-2009, 12:41 PM

That looks sweet. Im trying to find a way to ditch the Dish

Neonspinnazz · 05-09-2009, 12:10 AM

I use the new Cricket Wireless for not only cell phone, but soon for wireless go anywhere internet. It goes faster than the Comcast I'm using now...

NCC1701 · 05-09-2009, 01:07 AM

For my purposes, I still like the Autonet Mobile. Although, on the downside, I found it requires a one year contract.

Neonspinnazz · 05-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Contract? They lost my business already...

NCC1701 · 08-05-2009, 05:00 PM

Oldish thread, but I'm looking into this again. The range claimed surrounding the car is 150 feet. Anyone know of any problems using one of these devices with the car shut down, if the router were wired to be on unless switched off? How much drain on the battery, for example. Would 12-16 hours drain an Optima 34R?

I'd like the mobile WiFi, don't want a Cell, and wonder if the connection could be used indoors with the car parked nearby. That way I could cancel my hardwired cable ISP and not pay for both. Is this possible?