Autonet Mobile is a San Francisco based Internet Service Provider that specializes in turning your family vehicle into a WiFi hotspot. Available in service plans of 1GB or 5GB per month, Autonet Mobile uses the Verizon Wireless network to provide mobile Internet access. Service from Autonet Mobile is available through any of their 300 independent dealers nationwide.WiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
Wall Street Journal Review Excerpt
I've been testing Autonet Mobile in a rented Saturn Vue SUV in Washington, D.C., and its suburbs, and found it worked well for most basic Internet tasks like email and Web surfing. The router turns on when the car does, and the Wi-Fi signal shows up about 30 seconds later. However, Autonet is relatively pokey. It's too slow to be reliable for streaming video longer than brief YouTube clips, or for smooth video chatting.—Walt MossbergWall Street Journal: WiFi on Wheels is Steady... (November 13, 2008)
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Founded by Sterling Pratz and Doug MoellerOfficial Site: About Us
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Autonet Mobile is an Internet service provider
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Autonet Mobile provides mobile Internet access
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Autonet Mobile is the first Internet Service Provider designed exclusively for carsOfficial Site: About Us
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Autonet Mobile customers pay a one time fee of $499WiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
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After the initial fee, Autonet Mobile service is charged monthlyWiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
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Service plans are available in 1GB for $29 or 5GB for $59WiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
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Autonet Mobile uses the Verizon Wireless networkWiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
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Autonet Mobile is only available through independent dealers
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Autonet Mobile service is available from any of 300 independent dealers nationwideWiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
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Autonet Mobile added 3,000 new customers in 2008WiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
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Autonet Mobile is based in San Francisco, CaliforniaWiFi Planet: WiFi for you Car, Truck... (January 7, 2009)
