Cellular Service
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Cellular Service
I just activated the in car internet service/hotspot which is a 30 days trial from AT&T. They are offering $5 discount (only applicable today) for the monthly plan ($20 for unlimited data).
Does Lexus allow to change the service provider? Can I put T-Mobile sim and get the car added to my existing plan or I am forced to use only AT&T if I want this hotspot service?
Does Lexus allow to change the service provider? Can I put T-Mobile sim and get the car added to my existing plan or I am forced to use only AT&T if I want this hotspot service?
Pit Crew
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From: MS
I just activated the in car internet service/hotspot which is a 30 days trial from AT&T. They are offering $5 discount (only applicable today) for the monthly plan ($20 for unlimited data).
Does Lexus allow to change the service provider? Can I put T-Mobile sim and get the car added to my existing plan or I am forced to use only AT&T if I want this hotspot service?
Does Lexus allow to change the service provider? Can I put T-Mobile sim and get the car added to my existing plan or I am forced to use only AT&T if I want this hotspot service?
Pit Crew
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: New Jersey
True. For all models, no matter the make, including Lexus, Verizon will no longer support the hot spot. ATT seems to control the market, but I see class action suit for allowing just one provider access to this feature when many have other providers. Just switched to Unlimited Plan, and can use a Verizon Mobil device to connect my personal Hot Spot for passengers using my Unlimited Account.
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True. For all models, no matter the make, including Lexus, Verizon will no longer support the hot spot. ATT seems to control the market, but I see class action suit for allowing just one provider access to this feature when many have other providers. Just switched to Unlimited Plan, and can use a Verizon Mobil device to connect my personal Hot Spot for passengers using my Unlimited Account.
Pit Crew
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From: NY
I suspect over time options and hidden menus will be documented, just speculation.
2nd gear
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I asked Lexus about being able to change the carrier assuming that they use an eSIM. their response was that they use a SIM and that it's located within the HUD module and would require going into the module to change it. Is there a source indicating that an eSIM is the current solution for the data network? thanks.
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From: NY
As a non-ATT customer I just paid $200 flat for 12 months of unlimited service so my wife can what’s app with her family in Honduras through WiFi which saves me about $200 a month when she called via cell service which was charged at an international rate.
Im very happy.
Im very happy.
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True. For all models, no matter the make, including Lexus, Verizon will no longer support the hot spot. ATT seems to control the market, but I see class action suit for allowing just one provider access to this feature when many have other providers. Just switched to Unlimited Plan, and can use a Verizon Mobil device to connect my personal Hot Spot for passengers using my Unlimited Account.
Last edited by MidCitiesMildMan; Feb 8, 2024 at 07:12 AM.
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2nd gear
Joined: Jan 2024
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From: PA
Just a quick follow up on my comments above. I asked Lexus about their response about using a SIM given that several people on this forum seemed confident that Lexus uses eSIMs. their response was that their information indicating that they use a SIM was correct. I would appreciate a source indicating that they use an eSIM. thanks.
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