Should I renew Onstar?

[Weber Dude]

My plan is ending and was wondering if it's worth renewing? If so, which plan? Since purchasing the vehicle in Dec. 2016, I've yet to use it other than renewing my WiFi. Thanks

 

[hosseface]

My plan is ending and was wondering if it's worth renewing? If so, which plan? Since purchasing the vehicle in Dec. 2016, I've yet to use it other than renewing my WiFi. Thanks

Wow, welcome back to the past!

lol.

I can honestly say now that I have a new vehicle with the free trial again, I missed some of the features of it. It's worth no more than $9.99 or so a month IMO though.

 

[yates ™]

Onstar is very over priced for what they offer you and would have far more subscribers if they offered at a lower rate.

 

[fiatdale]

^ Agreed.

 

[DjJayFrree]

I had the trial but dumped it when I went aftermarket nav. the on the fly address input via the operator download was pretty slick.

 

[yates ™]

The only stuff I use is the free stuff anyways.

 

[chicagofan00]

^This...the only stuff I've ever used is what the basic free plan offers.

 

[jl449]

I went with the basic 5 year plan. Its the most cost effective plan!!

Wifi and hands free calling is a joke especially on what you can do with your smart phone and blue tooth. And now with android auto and Car play... forget about it!!

Damn, now that I said that watch me get into a bad situation and I'm going to need Onstar!!

 

[Tregs]

During my trial period, I only used the free stuff, so I dropped it. Now, I just use the remote start and the "send to in dash nav" option. Actually, my wife sends it to the screen from the passenger seat. In fact, we were out with some friends when the screen suddenly downloaded directions to an antique store that the ladies in the backseat wanted to go to.

 

[fiatdale]

I just don't see why anyone uses it past the free trial. To me the ONLY real advantage is if you're in a serious wreck in the middle of nowhere and are unable to call emergency services. Then you would be in the same boat as anyone else who didn't have an Onstar equipped and subscribed vehicle.

 

[Weber Dude]

Thanks all for the replies. Didn't really know if it was worth it since I never used it in the first place, not even on my Silverado. My phone does everything I need. I do like the wifi for the kiddos so they can use their wifi devices that have no data plan.

 

[yates ™]

I would assume it would be cheaper to get more data on your cell plan and just hotspot from there.

 

[Weber Dude]

I would assume it would be cheaper to get more data on your cell plan and just hotspot from there.

Yes it would be but my company pays for my phone which I also use as my personal phone. I figure Its cheaper for me to buy the data than to pay for my own phone and phone plan. Otherwise, yes, I'd just use my phone as a hot spot which I do when driving the other vehicle that doesn't have this feature.

 

[yates ™]

Yes it would be but my company pays for my phone which I also use as my personal phone. I figure Its cheaper for me to buy the data than to pay for my own phone and phone plan. Otherwise, yes, I'd just use my phone as a hot spot which I do when driving the other vehicle that doesn't have this feature.

If that is the case then yes, yes it is cheaper but have you looked into a mobile hotspot that most phone carriers carry? It may not be cheaper but should be vs. buying onstar and data.

 

[cardude2000]

The reason I've been considering a data plan with onstar is because (I assume) it's using their satellite network. I travel out of terrestrial coverage areas frequently and this would be great to have...

Beyond that, it's really just the crash and security tracker Id want...


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[yates ™]

The reason I've been considering a data plan with onstar is because (I assume) it's using their satellite network. I travel out of terrestrial coverage areas frequently and this would be great to have...

Beyond that, it's really just the crash and security tracker Id want...


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It is through AT&T I believe so I doubt it is any better than having a hotspot through them, I could be incorrect though.

 

[Demer]

It is through AT&T I believe so I doubt it is any better than having a hotspot through them, I could be incorrect though.

Correct. My 3 month trial ended a few months ago and it just rolled onto my current AT&T wireless plan.

 

[cardude2000]

It is through AT&T I believe so I doubt it is any better than having a hotspot through them, I could be incorrect though.

Got it. So much for that then! I'll just get a Verizon hot spot. Wonder if any of the ports kill power when truck is off so I don't need to remember to unplug it if I want to hide it away....


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[yates ™]

The AC port does, not sure how the Verizon receive power though.

 

[yates ™]

Correct. My 3 month trial ended a few months ago and it just rolled onto my current AT&T wireless plan.

Only time I wish I had AT&T, lol. Supposedly, from what I read, they're talking about opening it up to other carriers but it would be awhile away yet.