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      01-15-2020, 07:42 PM   #2
jmciver
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Drives: 2017 M3, 2020 X7 40i
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2017 BMW M3  [10.00]
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2009 BMW 128i  [0.00]
The in-car WiFi is provided by a cell phone provider - ATT I think. Once the complimentary period ends, your X7 will still have all BMW Connected features that originally came with your X7. You only need to connect your phone to the X7 for handsfree calling, CarPlay, etc. But if you want the in car WiFi hotspot functionality to allow other devices access to a WiFi signal from your X7 (vice tethering to your phone), you will either need to add it to your ATT service plan (if you have ATT cell service), or get a new ATT plan for your X7.

Most late model BMWs have this feature as an option (my F80 M3 has it). I chose not to get it after the complimentary period ended (I have Verizon) and if you already have unlimited data on your cell phone plan, you can tether devices to your phone vice the X7.
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BM3 / MP-HAS / GC Camber Plates / Carbonstructure Interior
X7 XDrive 40i ///M-SPORT - 2020 G07 Arctic Grey Metallic

X3 XDrive 30i - 2019 G01 Mineral White (wife's) / 128i 6MT - 2009 E82 Jet Black (son's)
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