Honda and Acura vehicles feature built-in mobile Wi-Fi hotspots
powered by Bell
MONTRÉAL, QC and MARKHAM, ON,
March 11, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell
and Honda Canada today announced that new Honda and Acura vehicles
are now equipped with built-in Wi-Fi hotspots that enable drivers
and their passengers to stay fully connected online, safely and
hands-free, while on the open road.
"Like many consumers, Honda and Acura customers are looking for
more convenient ways to stay connected, and our in-car Wi-Fi
Hotspot powered by Bell provides the fast and reliable mobile
connections they expect," said Dave
Jamieson, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing at
Honda Canada. "Our vehicles come fully equipped with the features
and accessories you need to safely access the information you need
on the go. Whether running errands or on a family road trip with
all your gear, our Wi-Fi Hotspot enables drivers to stay fully
connected while ensuring passengers can enjoy all their favourite
online content."
Ideal for mobile workers, commuters and families,
Bell.ca/ConnectedCar will seamlessly support browsing, streaming
and sharing on up to 7 compatible devices with the built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot powered by Canada's largest 4G LTE wireless network. The
hotspot supports real-time email and text access, enables on-the-go
video streaming, gaming and web browsing for passengers, and keeps
your devices connected up to 50 feet away from the vehicle.
"Bell is proud to partner with Honda and Acura as we serve the
growing number of Canadians who want mobile broadband access in
their vehicles. Bell Connected Car makes your vehicle a powerful
Wi-Fi hotspot, connecting your and your passengers' devices with
high-speed access automatically, just like at home," said Nauby
Jacob, Senior Vice President, Products and Services at Bell
Mobility. "Bell looks forward to continuing to enhance the in-car
experience by leveraging the capabilities of our LTE network,
Canada's largest with broadband coverage for 99% of the national
population."
The partnership between Bell and Honda Canada is an extension of
AT&T's long-standing connected car relationship with both Honda
and Bell.
Complimentary mobile data trial
Honda and Acura
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 Bell 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. For more
details, please visit Acura.ca/Acuralink and
Honda.ca/Hondalink.
About Honda Canada
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in
1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle
brands in Canada. Since 1986, the
company has produced Honda engines and more than nine million cars
and light trucks at its Alliston,
Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda CR-V and
Honda Civic are currently built. Honda Canada has invested more
than $4.7 billion in Canada, and each year it sources nearly
$2.1 billion in goods and services
from Canadian suppliers. Honda Canada has sold more than five
million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light trucks in
Canada. For more information on
Honda Canada, please visit www.hondacanada.ca.
About Acura Canada
Acura is the luxury-performance
division of Honda Canada Inc. and is a leading automotive luxury
nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original
approach to technology and design that creates a new driving
experience. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the
TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger
RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the Acura MDX seven-passenger luxury
SUV. Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar
as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted
Performance. Acura celebrated its 30th anniversary in Canada in February
2017 and has grown to include over 50 locations in its
dealer network across the country. For more information, please
visit www.acura.ca.
Bell Connected Car
Bell Connected Car is the
next evolution in moving the smart vehicle experience from
infotainment services to autonomous driving, part of Bell's IoT
leadership in enabling the connected vehicles, homes and business
and smart cities of the future. Bell Connected Car is intended for
passenger use only when vehicle is in operation and for safe, hands
free connectivity while driving. For more information, please visit
Bell.ca/ConnectedCar. Bell is Canada's largest communications
company, providing advanced broadband wireless, TV, Internet, media
and business communication services throughout the country. To
learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
Media inquiries:
Nathan Gibson
905-614-9596
nathan.gibson@bell.ca
@Bell_News
John Bordignon
Honda Canada
416-843-3980
John_Bordignon@ch.honda.com
SOURCE Bell Canada