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why does the 2023 corolla have wifi? (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/cars

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So pretty much the title. I recently got a 2023 corolla and loving it, but what I don't understand is why it's got wifi. I've driven a 2012 Yaris prior to this and that was pretty much a "dumb" car.

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[–] Thagthebarbarian 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's a few answers but none of them are the real answer.

It costs next to nothing to include in the car but adds a substantial amount to the selling price OR it doesn't add much to the price but adds substantial perceived value from the buyer's perspective

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They surely get a kickback from their cellular partner when someone signs up for a data plan.

[–] Thagthebarbarian 1 points 1 year ago

I'd wager that it's tied to Verizon's shit service