AT&T Brings 4G To Select Subaru Vehicles

By Edward Cardenas

SOUTHFIELD (CBS Detroit) - AT&T and Subaru of America, Inc. have entered into an agreement to enhance the Subaru STARLINK in-vehicle connectivity system in select 2016 vehicles with AT&T 4G LTE.

STARLINK is Subaru's in-vehicle platform that provides hands-free connectivity, entertainment and safety services to vehicle occupants provided by Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services through AT&T's 4G LTE wireless connectivity.

"Working with trusted, industry leaders such as Sirius XM and AT&T to enhance the Subaru STARLINK in-vehicle connectivity system is a natural fit for Subaru," said Alan Bethke, vice president of marketing, Subaru of America, Inc, said in a release. "Sirius XM and AT&T will enable us to provide customers with additional peace of mind through new safety and security services, as well as enhanced connectivity."

The services offered by AT&T and XM through STARLINK include    stolen vehicle recovery, automatic collision notification, remote vehicle services such as lock/unlock via a smart phone device and monthly vehicle health reports.

STARLINK will be available in select 2016 model year Subaru vehicles later this year.

"AT&T now has the nation's strongest LTE signal. When you couple that with STARLINK and Sirius XM, we are significantly improving the in-car experience for Subaru drivers," said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, Internet of Things, AT&T Mobility, in a release.