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Dixy Member Since: 09 Apr 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 1081 ![]() ![]() |
I do not understand what this is or what it does for anyone and when I asked the stealer they clearly did not either. letters not necessarily in the right order |
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IGP Member Since: 09 Jul 2020 Location: Malvern Posts: 280 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Not sure if it's applicable but I just swopped to SMARTY for my phone (sim only). Unlimited calls and texts and 50GB of data for £8 per month.
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Crocs Member Since: 29 Jan 2022 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 108 ![]() ![]() |
Yep, that's probably what I'll do, failing being able to connect the eSim in the car. |
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calicoj Member Since: 18 Dec 2022 Location: Valencia Posts: 41 ![]() ![]() |
The optional data plan (free for the first year) serves two main purposes: 1/ it provides a shared internet connection to passengers via a wifi hotspot. 2/ it allows the car's optional apps, such as Spotify or Amazon Music, to stream from the internet without requiring CarPlay or Android Auto. I renewed mine for another year a week ago, simply because I prefer the Spotify interface on the car than in Carplay. I also like to be able to continue using Spotify when I forget my phone at home. Other than those two use scenarios, it's not necessary, as the car's connected features (Remote, etc.) use a different internet connection that remains active regardless of whether or not you buy the data plan. |
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Dixy Member Since: 09 Apr 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 1081 ![]() ![]() |
Thank you
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Crocs Member Since: 29 Jan 2022 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 108 ![]() ![]() |
The only other advantage is that there is the potential for a better signal as the car system is connected to an external aerial.
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Bill Member Since: 18 Nov 2017 Location: Essex / Normandy Posts: 1202 ![]() ![]() |
Dixy & crocs, that’s the conclusion I came to as well. Wasn’t quite sure so your confirmation helps! Filters are in fact so good that in certain circumstances, when the ambient air is already polluted, a diesel car will tend to extract more particles from the air than it emits. Emissions Analytics worked with........etc etc
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5.0 Member Since: 25 Feb 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 715 ![]() ![]() |
I did not renew mine. I can’t see any advantage over using a phone as a hotspot. The Spotify interface is exactly the same on PiviPro as it was before. Also I think when your phone is connected to the car it uses the external antenna anyway. |
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