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Would you consider buying this for your car? I don't travel much anymore so such a device would be a waste of money. I do see a use for such a device like for people who own their own big rig, realtor, or some other occupation in which frequent traveling is a requirement, especially if to areas where cell service is spotty or non-existent. If that lady in Death Valley had had one, her son would still be alive today.
Doesn't blondestar require a cellular network in order to work? If you are stranded in BFE, you might have GPS but no way to communicate with the outside world due to lack of cellular coverage.
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Doesn't blondestar require a cellular network in order to work? If you are stranded in BFE, you might have GPS but no way to communicate with the outside world due to lack of cellular coverage.
I don't see why anyone would want onstar.
Onstar uses satellite for communication, not cellular.
Onstar uses satellite for communication, not cellular.
No, according to blondestar's website it uses cellular networks for communication.
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Because OnStar provides service through wireless networks, we can’t promise that your communications won’t be intercepted by others. You agree we won’t be liable for any damages for any loss of privacy occurring in communication over such networks
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OK, I made a boo-boo. I did read today that they make the call from who ever they contract with in a specific area ( prefer Verizon). I also found out that the Onstar phone has a full three watts instead of a regular cell phone's 0.6 watts.
OK, I made a boo-boo. I did read today that they make the call from who ever they contract with in a specific area ( prefer Verizon). I also found out that the Onstar phone has a full three watts instead of a regular cell phone's 0.6 watts.
The full 3 watts is nice. That would be the only reason I'd use something like that.
I went a long time before I bought a cell phone because I didn't really think it was worth it.
If this were some kind of add-on to my cell service I'd consider it at a very low price. Otherwise, I don't judge that the frequency of automotive emergencies is enough to make it worthwhile.
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