Am I the only one with a Onstar Data Plan

avalonandl · 06-01-2018, 02:15 PM

My Freebie portion ran out so I am trying the $ 10 mo. 1 GB plan. I opted in for messages when it gets low. Are others using the data plan or am I the only sucker in town?

srcstc · 06-01-2018, 02:36 PM

I already have a data plan on my phone. Why would I need another one?

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danhr · 06-01-2018, 02:36 PM

Yes... yes you are

Emoto · 06-01-2018, 02:53 PM

No, I do the monthly $10 plan as well. I like roaming around with a network named "Surveillance Van 7".

Kairles · 06-01-2018, 03:06 PM

I never used it during the free trial. Actually never used onstar for anything either so that will be canceled next month when the free trial is over.

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Originally Posted by Emoto

No, I do the monthly $10 plan as well. I like roaming around with a network named "Surveillance Van 7".

Rock-It Man · 06-01-2018, 03:57 PM

Why do you need a data plan with Onstar? Or phone minutes?

Onstar is for emergencies and diagnostics. Your phone is for all that other stuff.

Emoto · 06-01-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Why do you need a data plan with Onstar? Or phone minutes?

Onstar is for emergencies and diagnostics. Your phone is for all that other stuff.

It is a wifi hot spot, so can be used like any other one. For example, if my passenger has a tablet or laptop they want to use, they can connect to the web through it.

Boogie4bear · 06-01-2018, 04:46 PM

Once the trial was over for me. That was it. I don't see the need for it. I'm too busy driving, to worry about that.

jreagle56 · 06-01-2018, 04:52 PM

if i had a co pilot in the car all the time i would probably subscribe to data; as i am the only one in the car most of the time it doesn't make much sense for me to have it.

Emoto · 06-01-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Boogie4bear

Once the trial was over for me. That was it. I don't see the need for it. I'm too busy driving, to worry about that.

If you use WAZE, it pulls a lot of CPU and this takes battery (at least on my Android phone) and if the phone also has to keep attaching to a cell tower, that will take juice as well. My phone will get hot and start shutting off apps (like WAZE) after a certain amount of time - less than it takes for me to get to work, sadly. Connecting to wifi significantly lessens the burden on the phone and it never gets hot and shuts down apps. At least, that is my experience.

jaysonstuart · 06-01-2018, 06:17 PM

If they had the plan through Verizon I'd consider it. But it's through AT&T and the coverage was terrible compared to my Verizon cell phone.

CamaroSS50 · 06-01-2018, 06:23 PM

The data is intriguing. I have not used it yet, but I am on AT&T and this data is AT&T, so not sure if a better signal would be had keeping it.

OnStar is on this vehicle for now, but I keep it on my Hummer. Can't tell you how it came in handy when in an accident (totaled my first Hummer by a jack ass blowing through a stop sign).

I see OnStar as good for emergency and diagnostics, not much else. Don't need the turn by turn navigation, etc.

It used to be a 1 year free trial with OnStar, now it is down to a 1 month and if you bitch about it, they will extend it to 3 months.

I will worry about this as the trial draws to an end.

PnCRedJwl2SS · 06-03-2018, 02:00 PM

I subscribe to the OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot unlimited data plan specifically because it is through AT&T. My personal mobile phone is through Sprint. The coverage around my home with Sprint is fine, but near work and driving around town or on road trips my experience has been that AT&T provides a more reliable signal. I don't pay for the Wi-Fi hotspot option on my phone, but passengers can connect to my OnStar hotspot.

Works pretty well for me so far!

drfeelgood · 06-03-2018, 03:16 PM

I have it. I enjoy the remote start feature and key fob features from the phone. It comes in handy frequently actually

06-01-2018, 02:15 PM	#1
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Am I the only one with a Onstar Data Plan My Freebie portion ran out so I am trying the $ 10 mo. 1 GB plan. I opted in for messages when it gets low. Are others using the data plan or am I the only sucker in town? __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

06-01-2018, 02:53 PM	#4
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	No, I do the monthly $10 plan as well. I like roaming around with a network named "Surveillance Van 7". __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

06-01-2018, 06:23 PM	#12
CamaroSS50 Drives: 2017 Camaro Convertible SS Fifty Join Date: May 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340	The data is intriguing. I have not used it yet, but I am on AT&T and this data is AT&T, so not sure if a better signal would be had keeping it. OnStar is on this vehicle for now, but I keep it on my Hummer. Can't tell you how it came in handy when in an accident (totaled my first Hummer by a jack ass blowing through a stop sign). I see OnStar as good for emergency and diagnostics, not much else. Don't need the turn by turn navigation, etc. It used to be a 1 year free trial with OnStar, now it is down to a 1 month and if you bitch about it, they will extend it to 3 months. I will worry about this as the trial draws to an end. __________________ *2017 Camaro SS FIFTY* Convertible**

06-03-2018, 02:00 PM	#13
PnCRedJwl2SS Howdy! Pete here... Drives: 2017 50th Anniv 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Schertz, TX Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	I subscribe to the OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot unlimited data plan specifically because it is through AT&T. My personal mobile phone is through Sprint. The coverage around my home with Sprint is fine, but near work and driving around town or on road trips my experience has been that AT&T provides a more reliable signal. I don't pay for the Wi-Fi hotspot option on my phone, but passengers can connect to my OnStar hotspot. Works pretty well for me so far! __________________ PnCRedJwl2SS 2017 50th Anniversary Edition, A8, NPP, MRC, w/Sunroof and Glow-tie! ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Ordered from GM Delivered to dealership and home 9-16-16 This car is a beast!

06-03-2018, 03:16 PM	#14
drfeelgood Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 992	I have it. I enjoy the remote start feature and key fob features from the phone. It comes in handy frequently actually __________________ '17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq) '14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK

06-01-2018, 02:36 PM	#2
srcstc Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: North Jersey Posts: 591	I already have a data plan on my phone. Why would I need another one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-01-2018, 02:36 PM	#3
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	Yes... yes you are

06-01-2018, 03:57 PM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,027 View My Garage	Why do you need a data plan with Onstar? Or phone minutes? Onstar is for emergencies and diagnostics. Your phone is for all that other stuff.

06-01-2018, 04:46 PM	#8
Boogie4bear Drives: 1lt Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: FL Posts: 96	Once the trial was over for me. That was it. I don't see the need for it. I'm too busy driving, to worry about that.

06-01-2018, 04:52 PM	#9
jreagle56 Drives: 2022 2SS A10 NPP MRC Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: CT Posts: 128	if i had a co pilot in the car all the time i would probably subscribe to data; as i am the only one in the car most of the time it doesn't make much sense for me to have it.

06-01-2018, 06:17 PM	#11
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 685 View My Garage	If they had the plan through Verizon I'd consider it. But it's through AT&T and the coverage was terrible compared to my Verizon cell phone.

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