The review website protoolreviews.com had this to say about the addition of WiFi capabilities on select 2018 makes and models in the 2018 Ford line-up. These become available this fall!
Ford recently announced the addition of the built-in AT&T 4G LTE Ford SYNC Connect Wifi Hotspot which gives passengers a new way to stay connected in select 2018 Ford models.
The hotspot can support up to 10 devices at a time and, when parked, is accessible up to 50 feet outside the vehicle. An external antenna improves the signal and increases Wi-Fi performance, in both everyday commuter traffic and long family trips.
SYNC Connect Wi-Fi hotspot users can monitor data usage, signal strength, and connected devices, plus block certain devices and change settings on the SYNC 3 touch screen. They can use FordPass to view Wi-Fi data usage and link to AT&T’s account management portal.
Ford owners can select a standalone AT&T data plan. Existing AT&T customers can easily share data among their smartphones, tablets, and vehicles with an AT&T Mobile Share Advantage or Mobile Share Value plan. New vehicle buyers qualify for a trial subscription of three months or three gigabytes – whichever comes first.
To take advantage of the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability, a 2018 Ford vehicle must come with the appropriate hardware and a wireless service plan is required. Data coverage and service is not available everywhere and terms of your wireless plan, including applicable data and message rates, may apply.
Here is a video link the Ford’s corporate commercial on WiFi: https://youtu.be/YjY6yJBZElM