Wi-Fi8 of 9Twenty-five years ago, almost no one had heard of the Internet. Today, it can be accessed from nearly every home and office. It is only a matter of time before access from cars becomes widespread, too.Although cell phones can provide Internet access, true Wi-Fi connectivity that allows every passenger in a car to access the Internet seems as if it would be the next logical step in connectivity.Today, Chrysler's Uconnect Web in-car router is a $499 dealer-installed option. It provides 3G broadband Internet access. The wireless account service runs about $29 per month.<< Back to the 2010 Fall Car Guide table of contents. Related Articles:Save on next new carAuto loan calculatorLease or buy car?6 car-buying mistakesRelated Links:Car buying hints for 2010Checklist for test-driveBrand-new or new-to-you?Negotiating a car's priceadvertisement
Twenty-five years ago, almost no one had heard of the Internet. Today, it can be accessed from nearly every home and office. It is only a matter of time before access from cars becomes widespread, too.
Although cell phones can provide Internet access, true Wi-Fi connectivity that allows every passenger in a car to access the Internet seems as if it would be the next logical step in connectivity.
Today, Chrysler's Uconnect Web in-car router is a $499 dealer-installed option. It provides 3G broadband Internet access. The wireless account service runs about $29 per month.
Bankrate wants to hear from you and encourages thoughtful and constructive comments. We ask that you stay focused on the story topic, respect other people's opinions, and avoid profanity, offensive statements, illegal contents and advertisement posts. Comments are not reviewed before they are posted. Bankrate reserves the right (but is not obligated) to edit or delete your comments. Please avoid posting private or confidential information, and also keep in mind that anything you post may be disclosed, published, transmitted or reused.
By submitting a post, you agree to be bound by Bankrate's terms of use. Please refer to Bankrate's privacy policy for more information regarding Bankrate's privacy practices.
A little research could save you BIG on interest.