2011 Audi A8 to offer factory-installed hotspot for wireless internet

Audi announced today that the 2011 A8 flagship sedan will be the first car in the world to offer an optional factory-installed WLAN hotspot for wireless Internet access.

This means that passengers will be capable to access the Internet through the car’s integrated WLAN module and via UMTS and use up to eight devices such as laptops, Apple iPads or netbooks.
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ramirezalex - 5/24/2010 3:13:50 PM

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Another stupid configuration add-on from Audi bag of lame car options. I think the company want some advertisement press as first company to offer this as an option....... First was the finger recognition keypad and now this....

I think AUDI want to bring as much add-on as possible to compete with the good selling BMW 7 series and the S-Class from MB.

AlleVier - 5/24/2010 4:22:29 PM

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I LOOOOOOVE the "finger" recognition keypad. It doesn't just tell you that that it's a finger on the pad, it tells you which one. Now when I give the finger to BMW drivers, I'm always assured of using the correct one.

IamEvilHomer - 5/25/2010 12:58:18 AM

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all A8's come with 3G access for the Google Naviagation overlay anyway so the hotspot is a natural ideal.

B7FAN - 5/24/2010 3:48:32 PM

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its about just as big as BMW first offering internet service from the car.

maxpnts - 5/24/2010 4:21:35 PM

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I guess if BMW has this first it would have been a smart idea! WI-FI in the car is a great idea,and one that will be used and copied by everyone. Its the natural progression.

maxpnts - 5/24/2010 4:21:56 PM

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I guess if BMW has this first it would have been a smart idea! WI-FI in the car is a great idea,and one that will be used and copied by everyone. Its the natural progression. GO! Audi!

LACMAN - 5/24/2010 5:14:46 PM

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This should be offered in GM vehicles since we have to pay $30/month for Onstar anyway...

LACMAN - 5/24/2010 5:28:55 PM

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Oh, and this is already availble through Mopar for my 300C but I guess the key word was first FACTORY installed wi-fi hotspot.

LACMAN - 5/24/2010 5:29:39 PM

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