I would hope if we want the roof rack but NOT the satellite capability that would be an option, man that satellite sounds expensive??????
Scout Motors announces in-vehicle satellite connectivity and highlights Scout Community UX interface at CES 2025
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Same but I would imagine that satellite option is an add on.
I'd like to see permanent exterior install of the receiver but w/ the more streamlined rack. Perhaps shoot the gap between hatch opening and rear edge of cabana roof?
I certainly don't need satellite, but if the install is permanent and relatively clean then I'd probably get it just because its neat.
There’s are so many things I want to get that I don’t need but are neat. You are speaking my language!
The UX not only looks decent, it looks awesome! I’m still gonna want CarPlay, but this showed me that I won’t need it, and that makes all the difference.
Really cool to see Nicole showing off her work!
Really cool to see Nicole showing off her work!
Have you considered working with Starlink? T-Mobile partnered with them; I wouldn't mind having service thru T-Mobile since I already own a phone thru them. That's just me of course but could be an easier way to handle it.While we can't give a lot of specifics, we are partnering with an outside company on this (we don't have our own satellites). The equipment necessary to receive satellite data will likely be part of a package that is offered. More info as we get closer to launch, but this is a pretty cool feature for those that are interested.
Welcome. There has been discussion on this but pretty sure the final provider has not been locked in. I’m sure sooner than later they will make us aware of who they are going with.
They should just equip them with a satellite receiver and then we have to get a sim card from whatever cell service we use.
I’m not a phased array antenna expert (my Dad is/was to an extent) but my understanding is that these receivers have to be quite well tuned to the specific band and characteristics of a satellite. Maybe in the future there may be a generic one but there is a great deal of software/custom hardware on the receiving end to make them work.
So old school to use physical SIMs & be swapping out computer chips like trading cards lol But yea, service from a customer-chosen provider would be preferable to being locked to a specific provider.
If they aren’t producing until 2027, and delivering until 2028, then my bet is they are going to take the path of least resistance and just use standard cell phone tech to connect with ASTS, either as a service provider partnering directly with ASTS, or through an existing provider like AT&T or Verizon.
I would rather smell everyone’s farts than use Starlink.
I definitely have no desire to be associated with it in any way
BYOD wouldn't be bad either for those of us that already have something. I have a Garmin InReach. What would be cool would be to use device and that plan (when needed), but to be able to display the Garmin U/I and data on the infotainment screen. The InReach is cool b/c it is so compact. You can fit it easily in a pocket, a backpack or a ditch-bag, BUT the small screen and buttons make it way easier to use via an App!
My cell phone has starlink connectivity baked right in nowadays, didn't have to smell anyone's farts. You can turn it on/off on your plan thru t Mobile app whenever you want. Was perfect option in January when we visited moab over a long weekend. Most of the national parks are cell deserts. Really nice emergency capability. Our starlink mobile kit is for real connectivity and it's AWESOME. So easy to throw in a backpack, sets up easy and its FAST. $5/mo when sitting idle around the house in between overlanding adventures.
How is this different than Ford's in vehicle wifi?While we can't give a lot of specifics, we are partnering with an outside company on this (we don't have our own satellites
Doesn't Ford just use cellular networks for Wi-Fi? The advantage of satellite is you will have internet in places where there is no cell service.
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