• 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
    >
    >
    >


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