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natelw 10-13-2018 11:36 AM
WiFi Hotspot
 
Hey guys,

I’m curious to know how and if anyone is using the built in WiFi Hotspot with a SIM card.

From looking at things online it seems that if I get a SIM card from some provider (Verizon, AT&T, etc), we can use the WiFi Hotspot to stream movies, etc. in the Disco.

Anyone doing this? If so, how did you set it up and what service do you use? How well does it work?

I have an unlimited data plan from AT&T in my Volvo XC90 and it works great, kids can stream Netflix etc while in the car, no need for RSE.

abran 10-13-2018 12:29 PM
We just set ours up. Have them add the current sim to your plan. Dealer told me DO NOT replace SIM. There should be a SIM card cutout card in your glove with identity number for SIM.

Go into settings, turn on hotspot, it will show a code, use this on your phone or tablet to sync.

natelw 10-13-2018 12:38 PM
Originally Posted by abran (Post 665660)
We just set ours up. Have them add the current sim to your plan. Dealer told me DO NOT replace SIM. There should be a SIM card cutout card in your glove with identity number for SIM.

Go into settings, turn on hotspot, it will show a code, use this on your phone or tablet to sync.
ok so just go to my current cell provider and add the sim?

abran 10-13-2018 05:53 PM
Yes sir

SoCalWiley 10-14-2018 07:19 PM
Originally Posted by natelw (Post 665653)
I have an unlimited data plan from AT&T in my Volvo XC90 and it works great, kids can stream Netflix etc while in the car, no need for RSE.
I wasn't able to add it onto my my unlimited AT&T account for $10/mo like you could with a family share account, so added data cost me $20/mo. Looks like you can start and stop it monthly though, so might just use it in months with long trips.

abran 10-14-2018 07:28 PM
That’s sucks. We got ours added under unlimited family plan for $10 a month.

anyways. It’s pretty cool to have your own mobile hot spot.

Hayseed_D5 10-15-2018 04:10 PM
Even at $20/mo it is worth it. I have my phones connect to it when in teh car so whatever I am doing goes through it and not my Verizon plan. Also kiddo can watch netflix all he wants. I also use Deezer 90% of the time - I know that is not through the wireless hotspot but it does go through my monthly plan.

vulturez 10-19-2018 10:55 AM
Originally Posted by Hayseed_D5 (Post 665974)
Even at $20/mo it is worth it. I have my phones connect to it when in teh car so whatever I am doing goes through it and not my Verizon plan. Also kiddo can watch netflix all he wants. I also use Deezer 90% of the time - I know that is not through the wireless hotspot but it does go through my monthly plan.
Do you have a 2017 or 18/19? I just can't see using 3G to stream and hotspot, whereas the newer 18/19 has 4G. Just wondering if you are using the 4G for this or it is working out with the 3G.

Hayseed_D5 10-19-2018 11:50 AM
It is a 2018. I had 3g at first without streaming issues. It is now 4g and still no streaming issues.
Had a 2017 FPace with 3g and no issues.

natelw 10-23-2018 06:18 PM
Originally Posted by Hayseed_D5 (Post 666642)
It is a 2018. I had 3g at first without streaming issues. It is now 4g and still no streaming issues.
Had a 2017 FPace with 3g and no issues.
Did you have to do anything to change from 3g to 4g?

Hayseed_D5 10-24-2018 07:34 AM
Originally Posted by natelw (Post 667135)
Did you have to do anything to change from 3g to 4g?
No - it changed on its own. Same sim card same settings.

Groucho123 10-24-2018 10:02 PM
Hmmm...
 
Originally Posted by abran (Post 665688)
Yes sir
My new Disco had an issue with getting the vehicle to respond to the setup of the Wifi and remote commands. Looks like they had to put a new SIM card in and start all over. That's fixed...they say...Anyways...I use AT&T for my cell provider, and I called the special # they give you for your free trial on the 3 or 4 G system. Looks like after the trial they want 20 bucks a month for the roving Wifi. I guess it gives better and faster service than using your cell phone...Anyone know what the real deal is?
Thanks....

MudDisco 10-24-2018 11:03 PM
My Disco came with an AT&T sim, but after having some issues I tried my Bell iPhone sim (with adaptor) and it worked fine. I imagine any Company Sim will work.

BchBum11511 10-29-2018 09:19 PM
I'm also interested in this. I've been wondering if there's an "upgrade" for the 2017 to go to 4G. But, if 3G works better than 3G on my iPhone, I won't care.

JcrewDad 11-20-2018 02:00 PM
Interestingly enough, I leave the vehicles "wifi" on and when I drive around town I pick up Xfinity hot spots everywhere and other wonderful public WiFi hot spots. I am not sure if you can route an external wifi hot spot to the vehicles internal wifi hot spot, but for those in urban areas this might be worth trying.


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