Wireless Carriers are Sunsetting 3G: What does that mean for my car?
Here are your options:
- Do nothing and let connectivity lapse.
Depending on which carrier network your car is paired with, at some point in 2022 that connection will fail, and any feature associated with a cellular network will no longer function. - Contact your manufacturer to see what options they offer.
Certain manufacturers are covering updated connectivity options as part of service agreements in select models. If they don’t offer a solution, see option #3: - Upgrade your car’s connectivity through Motion by Mojio.
In many car models, Motion can provide more features than previously supported by the manufacturer.
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More information:
CNBC: 3G networks will disappear this year — and that’s bad news for your car. Here’s why
The 3G shutdown will affect dozens of vehicle models released anytime between 2010 and 2021. Some cars will lose the ability to update your location and traffic data while navigating. Others will become unable to connect with your smartphone, voice assistants or emergency call services.
Kelly Blue Book: 2022 3G Network Shutdown Could Strip Your Car of Some Features
Consumer Reports: 3G Wireless Network Shutdown Means Your Car May Lose Automatic Crash Notification
As 3G networks shut down in 2022, some cars can be upgraded—but others will lose the feature for good.
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