The VW uses it's cell modem to update the infotainment system regardless if you pay for hotspot use. It will also only pull traffic data for the in-car NAV if you pay for the hotspot & the premium NAV feature otherwise it works without it.
I am pretty sure the Chevy is the same way for Onstar stuff.
So yes I imagine is cheaper to some extent to just include the hardware and disable it via software.
I am pretty sure the Chevy is the same way for Onstar stuff.
So yes I imagine is cheaper to some extent to just include the hardware and disable it via software.