Chevrolet Getting In-Car 4G LTE and Downloadable Apps

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OnStar system is getting a major upgrade this summer with the ability to act as a 4G LTE hotspot. Chevrolet’sChevroletUnited States of America, 1911 > present82 models
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MyLink infotainment system will also be upgraded with an AppShop that will allow buyers to download apps to their car.

The 4G LTE tech will launch first this summer in 2015 model year Chevrolet CorvetteChevrolet Chevrolet Corvette Gen.7 [C7]United States of America, 2013 > present13 versions
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, ImpalaChevrolet Impala Gen.10United States of America, 2014 > present4 versions
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, MalibuChevrolet Chevrolet Malibu Gen.8United States of America, 2012 > present15 versions
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and VoltChevrolet Volt Gen.1United States of America, 2007 > present8 versions
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. Later in the year, it will be available in the EquinoxChevrolet Equinox Gen.2Canada, 2010 > present17 versions
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, SilveradoChevrolet Chevrolet Silverado Gen.3United States of America, 2013 > present46 versions
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, and SparkChevrolet SparkUnited States of America, 2009 > present28 versions
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“We know that our customers rely on being connected on a daily, if not hourly basis, and they expect to be provided with the information and content they desire with no interruptions,” said Mary Chan, President of GM’s Global Connected Consumer program.

The optional system gives the cars a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot using AT&T’s wireless network and allows occupants to connect smartphones, laptops and tablets to the Internet. Current AT&T customers will be able to add the car to their mobile account or drivers can pay for the data as they consume it. The pricing and data packages will be announced closer to launch.

The apps available through MyLink will include services like iHeartRadio, NPR and apps that provide vehicle data, weather and traffic information.

“The built-in 4G LTE connection will allow our vehicles to be updated with the latest software and apps. This means that the driver’s vehicle infotainment systems can keep getting better after purchase as customers can continue to add on and customize their features,” said Chan.