Applies to: vehicles with an embedded SIM card
The data connection for the Audi connect infotainment services is established via an embedded SIM card (eSIM card) fitted in the vehicle. You can use Audi connect infotainment services right away.
CAUTION
- The data connection costs for Audi connect infotainment services are included in the price of Audi connect (infotainment). This does not include services which use the Wi-Fi hotspot, such as online media link►. These services require additional paid data plans link►. For more information on prices and purchasing, please visit www.audi.com/myaudi.
- Depending on the configuration of the Wi-Fi device you are using (refer to the operating manual of your Wi-Fi device for more details), the SIM card of the device may be used in certain cases to provide the data connection for Internet-supported apps and services which use the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot. Depending on your network provider, you may be charged for this service, especially if you are using the system abroad. We therefore strongly recommend that you use an unlimited data plan. For more information, contact your service provider. Some example cases are described below:
- Data plan expired/used up
- Data plan not valid abroad
- SIM card in the card reader* is not a data SIM card
- SIM card in the card reader* is defective/not valid
- Network is switched automatically due to a low signal strength/data rate of the Wi-Fi hotspot, the eSIM* or the SIM card in the card reader*
- Connection to Wi-Fi hotspot interrupted
Note
- To make phone calls, you can connect a mobile phone via the Bluetooth remote SIM Access Profile* link► or the Bluetooth handsfree profile link►.
- A data connection for Audi connect infotainment services is pre-configured at the factory. However, if configuration is necessary, you can change the data connection settings at any time link►.