Wifi Revolution

Thought wireless internet availability made it easy to stay connected when in public? Now, Autonet Mobile is taking that to another level and turning your car into an internet-ready driving experience that keeps users connected while on the go, literally.

 

Today, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the company announced their new wireless technology that will turn a car into a WiFi hotspot.

 

Using their solution, drivers are able to check emails, play games or surf the web as well as use any WiFi (News - Alert) enabled communication device, all while in riding in the car.

 

Their patent pending TRU Technology gives drivers and passengers the ability to seamlessly stay connected while on the road and further supports the connected world. The technology works in any road condition, on 95 percent of US roads, and needs only to be plugged into a cigarette lighter plug or standard wall plug.

 

Autonet's CEO Sterling Pratz commented in a statement, "We live in a car centric society and our Autonet Mobile Service is directly addressing the communications needs of today's drivers and passengers. Today, 40 percent of all SUVs and station wagons come equipped with media centers, supporting music and DVD's, yet, do not support today's connected lifestyle of the Internet, e-mail and social media. We are putting the connected lifestyle in the car with an easy to use service for executives and families on the go."

 

The Autonet Mobile Unit will retail for $399 with a monthly service charge of $49.

 

Another related report out today noted, a partnership between Autonet Mobile and Avis to provide Avis car renters with in-car internet service for just under 11 dollars a day. "If renters choose to add the service to their rented car, they will receive a small, in-car router, which plugs into the car's power supply."