Originally Posted by a12rag
Well, here it is . . .

https://www.engadget.com/toyota-key-fob-remote-start-function-requires-subscription-111606852.html

From 2018 model year on, if you have a Toyota with factory remote start - gonna charge you $8/mth or $80/yr, in order for that feature to work !! . . . phhhhttt . . .time for aftermarket remote start !!

The nerds have inherited the earth : Once 3G cellular is killed off, then any vehicle with over the air use of 3G, won't be able to accept anything from over the air. Maybe you can PAY to have software & hardware upgraded to 5G ?!?! . . . look out !

Happy Wednesday !
Cheers

Mark


This corporate scam started with computer software over a decade back. Nobody/few complained. Soon it will likely IMO "infect" even say your washing machine, as it builds a life long income stream, and kills new innovation and market place improvement. It can be regulated/outlawed, if the will exists.

Kinda like when in the 40's in Germany upon boarding the cattle cars, they were told,"just put all your valuables and your bags over there, and they will be on the next train to your new home"

Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.