The 2015 model year Corvette, Malibu, Impala, and Volt will
be the first vehicles to add OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity. Available as an
option, the OnStar with 4G LTE will also be introduced on the Equinox,
Silverado, Silverado HD, Spark and Spark EV models at a later date.
All vehicles equipped with the new technology will allow
their owners to connect their smartphones, tablets, and laptops to the built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot, accessing a high-speed 4G LTE network. GM promises a more
consistent and powerful connection than a typical smartphone can deliver. Chevy
said current AT&T customers can add their vehicle to a “shareable bucket of
data through AT&T Mobile Share plans” and pay for data as a standalone
option.
Chevy also announced an AppShop, accessed through MyLink
systems that have active access to the 4G LTE network. "The built-in 4G
LTE connection will allow our vehicles to be updated with the latest software
and apps. This means that the driver's vehicle infotainment systems can keep
getting better after purchase as customers can continue to add on and customize
their features," said Mary Chan, president, GM global Connected Consumer.
To browse the Chevrolet AppShop, vehicle owners can choose
the appropriate icon on their MyLink system's screen. Among the apps planned at
launch are iHeartRadio, Slacker Radio, TuneinRadio, and NPR, The Weather
Channel, Cityseeker, Glympse, Kaliki, and Priceline.
