Never Talk on Family Vacations Again: Chrysler's In-Car Wi-Fi

Chrysler announced today that in-car Internet hot spots would be available as an option on all new models for around $500. The service, offered through Autonet Mobile, combines a cellular EVDO modem with a Wi-Fi hot spot to offer constant conductivity within a 100-foot radius of the vehicle–making it “convenient to access the Internet at a soccer field or family picnic,” according to the announcement.

Chrysler calls the new system UConnect Web and says it will be available in August. The best part seems to be the price, which is $29 a month for apparently unlimited data use (though if you already pay for an EVDO card, you’ll have to cough up again to get the service in the car).

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