New High-Speed Wi-Fi Hotspot with Ford SYNC Connect to Keep Commuters – and Their Families – Connected on the Go
05 January 2017 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
- Ford is adding built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
capability to available SYNC® Connect, giving passengers a
convenient new way to stay connected in the car
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, powered by
AT&T, allows up to 10 devices to connect so passengers can surf
the web, stream music and more
- Wi-Fi hotspot launches this fall on
select 2018 Ford models
Surfing the web and streaming music and movies while on the road
is about to get easier as Ford adds built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
capability on select models beginning this fall.
Click here for a video demonstration of the new Ford SYNC
Connect Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
SYNC® Connect will now support families and those who use their
cars as a mobile office by turning their vehicle into a Wi-Fi
hotspot while on the go. Powered by AT&T’s 4G LTE network, the
hotspot can support up to 10 devices at a time and, when parked, is
accessible up to 50 feet outside the vehicle. An external antenna
improves the signal and increases Wi-Fi performance, in both
everyday commuter traffic and long family trips.
“SYNC Connect allows travelers to stay connected and entertained
on the go,” said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected
Vehicle and Services. “The new Wi-Fi hotspot capability will allow
kids to easily watch movies and listen to music, or, if you’re on
the job, to quickly send emails and access the web from wherever
you are.”
Selecting and managing data usage
SYNC Connect Wi-Fi hotspot users can monitor data usage, signal
strength and connected devices, plus block certain devices and
change settings on the SYNC 3 touch screen. They can use FordPass®
to view Wi-Fi data usage and link to AT&T’s account management
portal.
Ford owners can select a standalone AT&T data plan. Existing
AT&T customers can easily share data among their smartphones,
tablets and vehicles with an AT&T Mobile Share Advantage or
Mobile Share Value plan. New vehicle buyers qualify for a trial
subscription of three months or three gigabytes – whichever comes
first.
“We’re proud to build on our longtime collaboration with Ford to
bring the benefits of LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity to the innovative
SYNC Connect platform,” said Chris Penrose, president of AT&T
Internet of Things Solutions. “This will deliver the connectivity
that more and more consumers want in their next car purchase.”
Ford and AT&T began collaborating in 2011 when the automaker
started offering AT&T network service in conjunction with
MyFord® Mobile – a technology that enables plug-in electric vehicle
owners to remotely manage vehicle charging via a smartphone. Last
year, the automaker expanded the availability of AT&T service
with the introduction of SYNC Connect, which integrates a 4G LTE
modem into Ford vehicles.
To take advantage of the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability, a
2018 Ford vehicle must come with the appropriate hardware, and a
wireless service plan is required. Data coverage and service is not
available everywhere and terms of your wireless plan, including
applicable data rates, may apply. Message and data rates may
apply. Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated
systems when possible, and don’t use handheld devices while
driving.
About Ford Motor Company
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based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 203,000 employees and 62
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars,
trucks and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its
business model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging
opportunities with investments in electrification, autonomy and
mobility. Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor
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