

With the introduction of Carrier of Choice, drivers have increased flexibility to customize their own digital content through VW Car-Net and stream directly through phones, tablets and other personal devices. The suite of connected car features-remote access, parking information, and more-is all at their fingertips via their iPhone® or AndroidTM smartphone. For the 2020 model year, Car-Net moved into the next generation of integration, with an updated mobile app, a long list of no-charge services for five years available on most models, and new subscription options.

Since its debut for the 2014 model year, Volkswagen Car-Net has allowed Volkswagen owners to get connected to their vehicles. “As consumers start driving more in a post-pandemic world, it creates a window of opportunity for drivers to customize their content and stream reliably.” “Carrier of Choice breaks down the barriers for connecting to Wi-Fi and meets customers where they are in their digital lifestyles,” said Frank Weith, Director of Connected Services at Volkswagen of America. Customers can visit carnet.vw.com or download the Car-Net mobile app to select their mobile wireless provider, verify their account and pair it with their existing Volkswagen Car-Net subscription in a matter of minutes. Adding a car to an existing Verizon or T-Mobile account is simple. VW owners and passengers no longer need to use up their mobile phone data for in-vehicle entertainment-they can currently purchase unlimited data through Verizon or T-Mobile for their car via Car-Net Hotspot. Volkswagen is the first automaker partnering with both Verizon™ and T-Mobile® to offer customers the flexibility to choose from multiple wireless providers to enable Car-Net’s in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot. is pleased to announce its offering through wireless providers Verizon™ and T-Mobile® in launching Carrier of Choice in late September.
