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      03-15-2016, 11:11 AM   #1
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Connected Drive

My car is stored for the winter, and while put away the Connected Drive account which enables the internet and other apps has expired.
Today I learned that BMW has eliminated any car older than 2013 from renewing a Connected Drive account.
This is apparently a new thing, and eliminates a well received capability for my car.
Anyone else have more info, or another possible solution?
I don't expect it, but who knows!
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      03-15-2016, 03:03 PM   #2
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I've just renewed mine for my 2009 35i.
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      03-15-2016, 04:12 PM   #3
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I've just renewed mine for my 2009 35i.
Seriously??
I have spent time today speaking to BMWUSA, the Dealer and several internet searches, and everything I found said "NO" more renewals for cars 2013 or older.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=891542

I am waiting with anticipation for your experience renewing the Connected Drive subscription!
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      03-16-2016, 08:31 AM   #4
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I believe that this is a particular national US carrier issue. Here in the EU (and CH), the carriers will most probably maintain the 2G standard at least until 2020 (see here: http://bit.ly/22lUYgl).
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      03-16-2016, 03:36 PM   #5
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I believe that this is a particular national US carrier issue. Here in the EU (and CH), the carriers will most probably maintain the 2G standard at least until 2020 (see here: http://bit.ly/22lUYgl).
You're right Mick.
the 2g is being phased out, and those with pre-2013 BMWs are left behind I guess.
Honestly, I am amazed that BMW has let this happen...it's a big deal.
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