OnStar 4G LTE Wins Popular Science ‘Best of What’s New’

Third Popular Science award in OnStar history honors 4G LTE

2014-11-12

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DETROIT (Wednesday, November 12, 2014) – OnStar has been named “Best of What’s New” by Popular Science for its high-speed 4G LTE connectivity, the third time the magazine has chosen OnStar for one of the annual awards.

“The Popular Science awards demonstrate OnStar’s continued commitment to remain a platform for future innovations,” said Mary Chan, president, Global Connected Consumer, GM. “Our growing list of core services, more than 1 million active RemoteLink app users and upcoming expansion of 4G LTE services to China and Europe echo this.”

Earlier this year OnStar announced its shift from a 2G cellular connection to high-speed 4G LTE connectivity, bringing improved advisor services and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to vehicles. The new technology allows customers to connect up to seven devices to the vehicle and use simultaneous voice and data. Currently, more than 30 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac 2015 models are equipped with the technology.

“For 27 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us − those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our view of whatʼs possible in the future,” said Cliff Ransom, editor-in-chief of Popular Science. “The Best of Whatʼs New” award is the magazineʼs top honor, and the 100 winners − chosen from among thousands of entrants − each is a revolution in its field.”

OnStar’s first Popular Science award came in 1996, the year the brand launched, for its first-generation hardware. OnStar earned its second award 10 years later for its Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the world’s first off-board navigation system. This year’s award is for OnStar’s 10th generation hardware equipped with 4G LTE.

Customers using OnStar with 4G LTE can keep in touch with family, catch up on work or stream movies from the backseat. The service provides access to a powerful antenna that’s stronger than that of a smartphone, along with a Wi-Fi hotspot that operates without draining a mobile device’s battery. To learn more about OnStar with 4G LTE, visit: https://www.onstar.com/ca/en/4glte/.

About OnStar in Canada

OnStar, LLC (OnStar) is a wholly owned subsidiary of GM Holdings LLC (“GM”). Along with its affiliate Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Ltd (a joint venture involving OnStar, Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd (SGM) and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC)), OnStar serves more than seven million subscribers in North America and China. OnStar is a provider of connected safety, security and mobility solutions and advanced information technology. OnStar’s key services include automatic crash response, stolen vehicle assistance, remote door unlock, turn-by-turn navigation, vehicle diagnostics and hands-free calling. More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.ca

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