As T-Mobile announced today, BMW iX and i4 owners who sign up for Magenta Drive will get “unlimited” 5G data for their car, but this functionality goes beyond a mere cellular connection. T-Mobile says that with Magenta Drive, users can make calls from their personal number using only their car’s service, meaning you can leave the phone at home if you wish (though that isn’t something we’d recommend). That functionality includes incoming call notifications both to your car and on your phone. Once T-Mobile flips the switch on your 5G service, your car can also serve as a 5G hotspot that can connect to up to 10 devices at once. Particularly interesting is “follow-me” connectivity that allows you to carry your personal settings between BMW cars; it could be useful for if you happen to own multiple BMWs or have friends with compatible BMWs, but all things considered, that functionality probably has a narrow niche.
T-Mobile even says that the 5G connection in your car could be stronger and faster than the one your phone is capable of thanks to a more sophisticated antenna system. With that in mind, Magenta Drive could be a worthwhile add-on for those who venture out into more remote regions of the country regularly, as you may be able to use your car to get a signal in places where your phone might struggle.
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