Will the Supra be affected by the demise of the 3G network?

[Bassoonytoon]

Apparently a lot of cars will be affected by the elimination of the 3G network.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g39301678/3g-internet-sunset-cars/

According to the article regarding BMW’s:

No model list provided.

Canceled services: As a result of the sunset of 3G service by wireless carrier partners, by February 2022, vehicles factory-equipped with 3G telematics devices or retrofitted 2G vehicles will no longer be able to receive any ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist services.

Some vehicles factory-equipped with 4G telematics devices will no longer have access to services that require a voice connection, such as BMW Assist eCall and Concierge Services, but will continue to receive certain ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist services such as Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information, Remote Services and BMW Online, depending on your BMW model.

Remedy: Certain cars can be upgraded for free at the dealer; others will be ineligible. BMW says it is contacting customers.

Does anyone know if this will affect the Supra?

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[Suggs.OR]

On Toyotas website it does list out some models that will appear to be impacted but leaves the general note that it could impact more. So not much more help but a little bit.
Toyota Website

 

[Escapist]

On the plus side, BMW/Toyota won't be able to push OTA updates anymore so there would be no risk of people having their ecu's locked remotely *shrug*

 

[puzzled]

On the plus side, BMW/Toyota won't be able to push OTA updates anymore so there would be no risk of people having their ecu's locked remotely *shrug*

If that’s the case, hope all our CarPlay works before it goes off line..

 

[KBG]

I believe the Supra uses an LTE modem aka 4G.

 

[Suggs.OR]

I just gave the Toyota customer service number they have on their website. They told me all of the Supras use 4G so we shouldnt be impacted.

 

[Rocksandblues]

I pulled out the modem when I was messing with subs

 

[Bassoonytoon]

I just gave the Toyota customer service number they have on their website. They told me all of the Supras use 4G so we shouldnt be impacted.

Awesome! Thank you for this information!!

 

[BG500]

I just gave the Toyota customer service number they have on their website. They told me all of the Supras use 4G so we shouldnt be impacted.

I got the same reply last year, Norway actually switched off 3G already last November so I was a bit worried and checked prior to buying the car.
Supras are undoubtedly equipped with a 4G as the online services still work ? . So we are OK for a while at least.
I'm actually using the news feed in the car when stuck in traffic so it would be a pitty if it ran on 3G and got discontinued

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