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08-11-2004, 10:25
As reported in Motor Trend magazine, OnStar users should keep abreast of service changes in the coming years. It appears the satellite and cell phone industry is moving away from analog systems toward digital. FCC ruling 02-229 eliminates the requirement that wireless carriers support the analog network after February 16, 2008.
All OnStar systems offered in GM vehicles from 1996 to 2002 are analog. Some OnStar systems offered in 2003-2004 are analog only, but are capable of being converted to digital. Some OnStar systems offered in 2004 and probably all in 2005 will have dual capability.
Regarding service to its existing customer base, GM's OnStar spokesman Robert Herta said, "its that we're committed to our subscribers. That won't change." Look for GM to find a solution well in advance of the FCC rule change.
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All OnStar systems offered in GM vehicles from 1996 to 2002 are analog. Some OnStar systems offered in 2003-2004 are analog only, but are capable of being converted to digital. Some OnStar systems offered in 2004 and probably all in 2005 will have dual capability.
Regarding service to its existing customer base, GM's OnStar spokesman Robert Herta said, "its that we're committed to our subscribers. That won't change." Look for GM to find a solution well in advance of the FCC rule change.
MP