premium connectivity

Tesla Starts Charging European Users for Premium Connectivity in Leased Cars

Starting May 1st, 2022, Tesla has started charging drivers of leased vehicles in Europe for Premium Connectivity in their cars (via @tesla_adri). “Premium Connectivity provides the ability to access all connectivity features over cellular, in addition to Wi-Fi,” Tesla explains in an email recently sent to drivers of leased vehicles in Europe, where the company […]

Tesla Launches Premium Connectivity Yearly Plan for $99

You can now subscribe to Tesla’s Premium Connectivity plan at a yearly rate of $99 USD, on top of the $9.99 USD monthly option. The annual rate works out to a slightly cheaper $8.25 USD per month. Tesla updated its Connectivity website today to say, “Premium Connectivity is available as a monthly subscription of $9.99 […]

Tesla Premium Connectivity Yearly Plan? ‘Great Idea’ Says Elon Musk

Tesla currently charges $9.99 USD per month for its Premium Connectivity plan, which offers mobile network access inside its vehicles. The paid connectivity plan offers live traffic, satellite view maps, video streaming, caraoke, music streaming and internet browser access when outside of Wi-Fi networks. Now, it appears Tesla may be considering a yearly plan for […]

Tesla Rolls Out In-Car Premium Connectivity Subscriptions

Following Tesla’s move to change free trials for Premium Connectivity to just 30 days for Model Y and 3 units, one developer has discovered a new in-car page for subscribing to the feature. @Greentheonly discovered a new in-car page for subscribing to Tesla’s Premium Connectivity, as shown in a screenshot shared by the developer on […]

Tesla 5G Cellular Network Connectivity and Hotspot Feature Might Be Coming, Hints 2020.44 Update

According to hacker @greentheonly, the latest Tesla 2020.44 software update is hinting at upcoming 5G cellular network support. Currently, Tesla connectivity only supports LTE cellular networks. “hm, 2020.44 also ships with a new firmware file for CYW89359 which happens to be Cypress automotive 802.11ac wifi/BT solution (currently shipping with Broadcom BCM4349). Some additional breadcrumbs pointing […]