Subaru offering Internet option on 2011 Outback

(July 18, 2010) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru has annpunced that it is now offering Wi-Fi connectivity for the 2011 Outback crossover SUV model. The new Subaru Mobile Internet system creates a Wi-Fi hotspot inside the Outback giving internet access to 10 or more users for up to 150 feet around the vehicle.

The Subaru Outback redefined the SUV, and offering Wi-Fi connectivity further expands this versatile vehicle's capability. Operating on the 3G network and working with all Wi-Fi enabled devices, Subaru Mobile Internet provides users a safe, fully encrypted connection with download speeds averaging 400kbps-1.2mbps.

This uninterrupted Wi-Fi capability is designed for passenger access while the Outback is in motion.

Subaru Mobile Internet easily allows users to check email, surf the web or listen to Internet radio and even stream video and post to social networking sites.

The device is a $499 option, plus a $35 activation fee. Subaru is providing the first three months for free, and then its $29 a month.

Subaru Mobile Internet technology is provided by Autonet Mobile, the world's first in-car Internet service provider.