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Some of the discussion regarding Model S data service discussed here among a few other topics
warranty/maintenance speculation/3G

Unknown at this point is if the cost of the data plan and the exact download speed. 3G has been reported but it looks like 4G will be supported in the future. One year of data is included with the Signature Series.

Some good information from the above thread started by kevincwelch

kevincwelch said:

Also, how many just plan to tether their Model S vehicles to their cell phones? I'm irked about having to pay for a monthly 3G service.

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shokunin said:

Since Tesla is using nVidia's Tegra chipset, part of blame goes to nVidia for not speccing LTE as part of the Tegra 3 chipset. Looks like nVidia passed AT&T verficiation testing in May for their Icera LTE chipset. I'm guessing Tesla is not in the business of writing drivers and software support for LTE chipsets, so they may be waiting for nVidia to hurry up. Hopefully this can be included in Model S 2013 and upgradeable in 2012?

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update: KenEE confirmed from Tesla that 4G can be added in the future.

KenEE said:

I didn't see this posted anywhere and I couldn't find the thread with the rumor, but Tesla just confirmed.

" I can confirm that comment. The hardware is installed on Model S to allow for 4G access at a future date. Currently, it is a 3G connection for Model S. A 4G connection is definitely faster, but I have heard that reception can be a little more spotty than a 3G connection. "

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