This was on the Subaru site and covers Subaru that are still 3 g. They had a complimentary (FREE) upgrade campaign and I'm just wondering if I missed the Volvo campaign. What I'm guessing is there was no complementary campaign. Am I wrong?


Beginning in February of 2022, the wireless network provider for STARLINK Safety & Security, is retiring their 3G network. Things move on. Any devices that require the 3G network to function, including Starlink System1 devices, will need to be upgraded.

Summary:

• NEW Complimentary upgrade program ended on February 18, 2022 (see TSB 15-291-22 attached)
• Complimentary upgrade program began on March 18, 2021 (was March 10)

 

As far as I know, Volvo did not offer anything complimentary regarding the upgrade.

 

Ford may not be as generous as Subaru but labor is covered under the upgrade. That alone is worth $hundreds of complimentary satisfaction. FORBES Dec. 2021 --- "Volvo, have indicated that they will offer upgrades but are yet to provide details."

"All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09 Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit PROGRAM TERMS This program will be in effect through May 31, 2022. There is no mileage limit for this program. NOTE: Owners within the complimentary trial period may purchase the 4G upgrade kit and 21B09 covers labor/installation."

 

BMW was doing this complimentary on some of its vehicles, and not on others. I have a 2017 X5, and I made it into the complimentary circle, but many other '17 vehicles did not. Don't know what the measures were that got some in and others not. Happened to me a few years ago on an x1. That car didn't make the cut. Looks like Ford/Lincoln is doing the same.