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Originally Posted by X5_CC
So does that mean the Connected Drive functions continue to work indefinitely without any kind of subscription at all with a cell provider?
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Not quite, BMW Connected Drive is the way to connect to your car via the app, lock/unlock the car remotely, see in 3D on your phone, call concierge, BMW assist, etc. It's included for the 1st 4 years (not sure after that). Connected+ and Apple CarPlay are extended versions of this and included for the 1st year, then are $80/yr I believe. None of this is related to data, if you want additional data sent to your car (ie connecting ipads to the internet via your car hotspot) then you need to set up a plan with AT&T for data (this is the piece not currently working). Obviously the latter could be handled by using a data plan on your phone but there could be instances where it's preferable to have data direct to your car rather than through your own phone.