Built-in Wi-Fi hotspots in Ford and Lincoln vehicles powered by Canada's best
national mobile network
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 18, 2018 /CNW
Telbec/ - Bell today announced it is the first Canadian wireless
service provider to enable built-in Wi-Fi hotspots in supported
Ford and Lincoln vehicles with
Bell's Connected Car – Built In service. Available vehicle
diagnostics services will also be supported on Bell's national LTE
network.
"Drivers and their passengers can now connect to Wi-Fi just as
conveniently in their Ford and Lincoln vehicles as they do in their homes,"
said Nauby Jacob, Vice President of Products and Services at Bell
Mobility. "As a Canadian leader in Internet of Things innovation,
Bell is proud to partner with Ford to bring car owners across the
country an even better in-vehicle experience."
Ideal for mobile workers, commuters and long family trips,
Connected Car enables passengers to browse, stream and share on
Bell's broadband LTE wireless network when they're on the road or
nearby the vehicle when it's parked. The Wi-Fi hotspot features a
dedicated external antenna, supports up to 10 devices at a time,
and is powered by the vehicle's electrical system rather than the
device battery.
As advancements in technology continue to connect people and
enhance their lives, Ford is committed to taking the lead.
In-vehicle Wi-Fi allows customers to stay connected with their
friends, family and the world around them. From streaming music and
driver assist technologies, to navigation and everything in
between, connectivity is the key.
"Having reliable Wi-Fi on the go is no longer just 'nice to
have' – it's become a 'must-have,' and Ford recognizes that," said
Marc Vejgman, Connected Vehicle Marketing Manager for Ford of
Canada. "Connecting our vehicles is part of building smart vehicles
for a smart world, and we look forward to working with Bell to
offer Ford customers another way to stay connected across
Canada."
Ford customers can take advantage of a complimentary wireless
data trial that expires at the end of 3 months, or after 3 GB of
data is used, whichever comes first. After their trial is complete,
customers can stay connected by signing up for a data plan. Bell
customers can share data from their Bell
Share plan with Connected Car for $10 a month, with 1 GB in bonus data per month
for 24 months. Bell Connected Car – Built In will be available for
supported Ford and Lincoln
vehicles beginning November 6,
2018.
Connected Car is the next evolution in the smart vehicle
experience and part of Bell's IoT leadership to enable the
connected vehicles, homes, businesses and smart cities of the
future. For more information, please visit
Bell.ca/ConnectedCar.
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing
innovative broadband wireless, TV, Internet and business
communication services across the country. Bell Media is Canada's
premier content creation company with leading assets in television,
radio, out of home and digital media. Founded in Montréal in 1880,
Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more, please visit
Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health
with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's
Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access,
research and workplace leadership initiatives. To learn more,
please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
About Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
Ford of
Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three regional
offices, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants,
two parts distribution centres, two R&D sites, and three
Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately
8,000 people in Canada, while an
additional 18,000 people are employed in the more than 400 Ford and
Ford-Lincoln dealerships across
the country. For more information, please visit ford.ca.
Media inquiries:
Nathan Gibson
Bell
905-614-9596
nathan.gibson@bell.ca
@Bell_News
Matt Drennan-Scace
Ford Canada
416-845-5101
mdrenna4@ford.com
Bell investor inquiries:
Thane Fotopoulos
514-870-4619
thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca
SOURCE Bell Canada