Cheap Sim Card and Plan for Audi Connect
#341
AudiWorld Senior Member
the Google earth overlay works with any data connection in MKI. I believe the MKIIs have built in SIMs and require Audi connect Prime - or that’s how my B9 A5 SB is.
#342
Sorry but I'm a bit confused here.
I got a Truphone SIM card and got it setup but I do not have an Audi connect subscription.
Is there anything I can do with the data connection through the sim with Audi connect?
I got a Truphone SIM card and got it setup but I do not have an Audi connect subscription.
Is there anything I can do with the data connection through the sim with Audi connect?
#343
AudiWorld Member
You can send maps to your car from Google and use the Audi phone app. that's pretty much it.
Only helpful thing having a SIM card in there for me is saying "Online Destinations, blah blah" and letting the car search for that blah blah destination.
Only helpful thing having a SIM card in there for me is saying "Online Destinations, blah blah" and letting the car search for that blah blah destination.
#344
Maybe I did something wrong.
I followed the steps to setup the connection
APN: Truphone.com
Username: blank (actually used a space since it won't accept a blank)
Password: blank
But didn’t have any luck with the Truphone card sending data out or receiving any.
#345
AudiWorld Senior Member
I use this too. Sending destinations to the car via my Audi is easier if I remember to do it. Google Earth is nice for giggles, not super useful. You can also get weather and gas prices. These along with hotspot are much easier on a cell phone.
#346
I spoke with Truphone and they said the issue may be that the MMI in my car is only capable of 2G and AT&T has phased that out in the states. They said that 3G and up are the only available speeds.
Minor sure if this is 100% correct but it would explain why it isn’t working in my 2016 Q5.
Oh well, everything else about this car is perfect so I won’t get too hung up on a few features not working.
Thanks for for your help, everyone.
#347
AudiWorld Senior Member
I’m unable to send destinations to the car which sounds like the only thing that would be more useful than a cell phone with an unlimited data plan.
I spoke with Truphone and they said the issue may be that the MMI in my car is only capable of 2G and AT&T has phased that out in the states. They said that 3G and up are the only available speeds.
Minor sure if this is 100% correct but it would explain why it isn’t working in my 2016 Q5.
Oh well, everything else about this car is perfect so I won’t get too hung up on a few features not working.
Thanks for for your help, everyone.
I spoke with Truphone and they said the issue may be that the MMI in my car is only capable of 2G and AT&T has phased that out in the states. They said that 3G and up are the only available speeds.
Minor sure if this is 100% correct but it would explain why it isn’t working in my 2016 Q5.
Oh well, everything else about this car is perfect so I won’t get too hung up on a few features not working.
Thanks for for your help, everyone.
#348
I am new to the Audi world. Just got a 2014 Audi Q5 TDI. I see the option for the Audi Connect, and see a sim in there but do not know the carrier. So I have a few questions...
1) How can I determine if my vehicle is setup for specific carrier AT&T, TMobile, etc.. etc...
2) Is it worth it to have a plan that would offer unlimited data for hotspot usage?
3) I have been reading the forums but still unclear as to best sim card, best carrier, and plan to have any what I will really benefit with regards to getting sim card and plan?
4) How do I know if the vehicle needs a modem upgrade based on several prior posts this was mentioned...?
1) How can I determine if my vehicle is setup for specific carrier AT&T, TMobile, etc.. etc...
2) Is it worth it to have a plan that would offer unlimited data for hotspot usage?
3) I have been reading the forums but still unclear as to best sim card, best carrier, and plan to have any what I will really benefit with regards to getting sim card and plan?
4) How do I know if the vehicle needs a modem upgrade based on several prior posts this was mentioned...?
#349
AudiWorld Super User
I am new to the Audi world. Just got a 2014 Audi Q5 TDI. I see the option for the Audi Connect, and see a sim in there but do not know the carrier. So I have a few questions...
1) How can I determine if my vehicle is setup for specific carrier AT&T, TMobile, etc.. etc...
2) Is it worth it to have a plan that would offer unlimited data for hotspot usage?
3) I have been reading the forums but still unclear as to best sim card, best carrier, and plan to have any what I will really benefit with regards to getting sim card and plan?
4) How do I know if the vehicle needs a modem upgrade based on several prior posts this was mentioned...?
1) How can I determine if my vehicle is setup for specific carrier AT&T, TMobile, etc.. etc...
2) Is it worth it to have a plan that would offer unlimited data for hotspot usage?
3) I have been reading the forums but still unclear as to best sim card, best carrier, and plan to have any what I will really benefit with regards to getting sim card and plan?
4) How do I know if the vehicle needs a modem upgrade based on several prior posts this was mentioned...?
#350
I am new to the Audi world. Just got a 2014 Audi Q5 TDI. I see the option for the Audi Connect, and see a sim in there but do not know the carrier. So I have a few questions...
1) How can I determine if my vehicle is setup for specific carrier AT&T, TMobile, etc.. etc...
2) Is it worth it to have a plan that would offer unlimited data for hotspot usage?
3) I have been reading the forums but still unclear as to best sim card, best carrier, and plan to have any what I will really benefit with regards to getting sim card and plan?
4) How do I know if the vehicle needs a modem upgrade based on several prior posts this was mentioned...?
1) How can I determine if my vehicle is setup for specific carrier AT&T, TMobile, etc.. etc...
2) Is it worth it to have a plan that would offer unlimited data for hotspot usage?
3) I have been reading the forums but still unclear as to best sim card, best carrier, and plan to have any what I will really benefit with regards to getting sim card and plan?
4) How do I know if the vehicle needs a modem upgrade based on several prior posts this was mentioned...?
#1 When I got my 2012, A6 the carrier was AT&T and as another poster mentioned it only had 3G and was not upgradable.
#2 This is a moot point (see #3).
#3 I didn't want to pay what I thought was an outrageous cost for an AT&T subscription when my trial period expired. So, what I did was get a SIM subscription from USMobile with a low data rate for the amount I was using at about a third of the cost. The caveat now is that carriers are rolling out 5G and U5G, 3G will stop working this year.
#4 Again, you care not unable to upgrade.
Wish I could provide more insight and assistance. There may be a workaround out there. Best of luck in you search.