Re: [IBCP] OnStar cell connection

Wikipedia says that Onstar uses Verizon CDMA in the US, along with GPS for
location. So I would think that Verizon service = Onstar service. They used
to use Hughes satellite service, but I don't think they do anymore, because
they would have full coverage if they did.

BTW, you can buy a separate Onstar device/service for any vehicle now. The
call it "OnStar FMV" and it's in a rear view mirror.

- Les

On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Kenneth Murray <kjm03usafresret@gmail.com>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Here's an interesting report: " While on a family camping trip nearly 200
> miles from home, my son was overcome with severe pain and started losing
> consciousness. We were in the mountains and phone service was unavailable.
> His condition started to worsen and I pushed the OnStar emergency button
> and
> asked for help.
> The OnStar Advisor located our exact location, dispatched emergency medical
> technicians and stayed on the line with us until the EMTs arrived. They
> transported my son to the hospital and it turns out he had a ruptured
> appendix, which in turn added to the distress of his heart condition."
> I've heard OnStar has deals with "every" cell carrier to carry signal. Is
> this true? Do they have a "satellite" backup?
>
> Ken Murray
> San Benito, Texas
> kjm03usafresret@gmail.com
>
>
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InternetByCellPhone/

<*> Your email settings:
Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InternetByCellPhone/join
(Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
InternetByCellPhone-digest@yahoogroups.com
InternetByCellPhone-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
InternetByCellPhone-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/