best way to get audi connect without paying audi 30 a month?
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They do and that's a step in the right direction for using the phone in the car. Unfortunately, the current versions are still quite limited. They can't take advantage of the virtual cockpit and the app choice is limited. Only Apple Maps in case of Car Play for example. Android Auto at least is about to get Waze support on top of the already superior Google Maps.
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Agreed. I was really impressed with the Google voice activation when I said HOME, the android auto immediately set my house address and confirmed with me and I said yes. It's so much more accurate then the Audi mmi itself. Even calling people and sending texts through voice is awesome!
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I bought a TruPhone SIM in 2013 for my 2012 A7. It worked great until January, 2017, when AT&T eliminated 2G support. I don't understand why that would cause an issue, as I'm sure I've gotten 3G data in the past, but it no longer works. I'm wondering whether it's worth trying a different SIM company.
I contacted TruPhone and they tried to help, but basically said they didn't know why it stopped working.
Is anyone with a 2012 vintage Audi using FreedomPop successfully?
I contacted TruPhone and they tried to help, but basically said they didn't know why it stopped working.
Is anyone with a 2012 vintage Audi using FreedomPop successfully?
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I bought a TruPhone SIM in 2013 for my 2012 A7. It worked great until January, 2017, when AT&T eliminated 2G support. I don't understand why that would cause an issue, as I'm sure I've gotten 3G data in the past, but it no longer works. I'm wondering whether it's worth trying a different SIM company.
I contacted TruPhone and they tried to help, but basically said they didn't know why it stopped working.
Is anyone with a 2012 vintage Audi using FreedomPop successfully?
I contacted TruPhone and they tried to help, but basically said they didn't know why it stopped working.
Is anyone with a 2012 vintage Audi using FreedomPop successfully?
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TruPhone used to use T-Mobile's network until June/July 2016 at which point they switched to AT&T. At that point you must have gotten downgraded to AT&T 2G, because the 2012 modem doesn't support AT&T's 3G bands. Then when AT&T shutdown their 2G network Jan 1, 2017 you lost all connectivity. Several people are using FreedomPop, but it sounds like with FreedomPop the MMI thinks you are roaming and you have to confirm a prompt every time you turn on the car.
Thanks! That's the explanation I've been looking for. I'll give FreedomPop a try. Wish I didn't have $70 of credit with TruPhone, but it was still a lot less than the $30/month through Audi and T-Mobile for 4 years!
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