Connected Car Wi-Fi FAQs

Connected Car Wi-Fi by Verizon provides fast, secure in-vehicle internet access, powered by America's best network.

Connect up to 5 internet devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming devices to Wi-Fi in your vehicle. Browse the internet, stream videos and music, play games, keep the kids quiet - just like at home.

• Ford: Most* Ford vehicles manufactured between 2010-2018 using Fordpass Smartlink™
• Lexus: Lexus vehicles with Enform 2.0 are currently eligible to get Connected Car Wi-Fi service
• Lincoln: Most* Lincoln vehicles manufactured between 2010-2018 using Fordpass Smartlink
• Mercury: Mercury vehicles manufactured between 2010-2011 using Lincoln Smartlink
• Toyota: Toyota vehicles with Entune 3.0 are currently eligible to get Connected Car Wi-Fi service
• VW: All VW vehicles manufactured between 2020-2024 using VW Car-Net (only exception is eGolf).

More makes and models will be added soon.

* These vehicles are not compatible: 2018 Ford Taurus, 2018 Ford Flex, 2018 Ford Expedition, 2018 Ford Eco Sport, 2018 Lincoln MKT, 2018 Lincoln Navigator.2010 Ford Fiesta, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2013 Lincoln MKZ, Ford C-Max, Ford Hybrid Electric (HEV), Ford Battery Electric (BEV) and Ford Plug-in Electric (PHEV) vehicles.

For plan questions specific to your vehicle contact Verizon Wireless Telesales:

• Toyota/Lexus: (866) 484-9161
• Ford/Lincoln/Mercury: (800) 392-3673
• VW: (866) 704-7172

Connected Car Wi-Fi service is a line on your existing Verizon account. It'll be on your monthly bill and in My Verizon under My Devices.

Change your plan online anytime at our Change Plan page in My Verizon.

Not with Verizon yet? You can still sign up for Connected Car Wi-Fi service.

*Not eligible on Above Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, Go Unlimited, or the new Verizon Plan Unlimited. If you get an unlimited plan for your phone after 6/18/18, or mix and match unlimited plans on your account, you can add Connected Car Wi-Fi to your account with a compatible data-only plan.
**Not eligible on the $15 / 1 GB Single Line Data Plan.
Data only plans are not eligible at this time.

Lexus and Toyota

For eligible Lexus and Toyota vehicles with embedded Connected Car Wi-Fi, simply connect to the Wi-Fi in your vehicle. The first time you connect you'll be given the option to sign up for the free trial. Refer to the Lexus and Toyota section of the FAQs for more details about the free trial.

Once your free Connected Car Wi-Fi trial has expired you'll be redirected to a sign up page where you can sign up for Connected Car Wi-Fi. You can also add Connected Car Wi-Fi to your account in My Verizon once the free trial has ended.

Fordpass

The Fordpass device and Smartlink subscription for eligible vehicles is available from the auto dealership. Your free trial will automatically begin at the time of purchase. Refer to the Fordpass section of the FAQs for more details about the free trial. Once your free trial has expired, you can add your Fordpass Smartlink device to your account in My Verizon.

I'm with Verizon, how do I add Connected Car Wi-Fi as a line on my account?

I'm not with Verizon, how do I add Connected Car Wi-Fi as a line on my account?

VW

For eligible VW vehicles with embedded Connected Car Wi-Fi, simply visit the VW Car-Net website. New vehicle owners will be given the option to sign up for the free Car-Net trial which includes Wi-Fi. If you are not eligible for a free trial, you can sign up for a paid Connected Car Wi-Fi subscription through the Verizon website or the VW Car-Net website. Refer to the VW section of the FAQs for more details about the free trial.

When you connect to the in-vehicle Wi-Fi once your free Connected Car Wi-Fi trial has expired, your browser will redirect to a sign up page where you can sign up for Connected Car Wi-Fi.

Once you've completed the free trial, you can add your Connected Car Wi-Fi hotspot to your account in My Verizon.

To add a Connected Car hotspot to your account:

1. Go to our Bring Your Own Device page (BYOD).
2. Click or tap I have Verizon.
3. Sign in to My Verizon, if prompted, and enter your device's IMEI in the device ID field. Not sure how to find your IMEI? Refer to these instructions on how to find the IMEI for:
   • Lexus and Toyota
   • Fordpass Smartlink
   • VW
4. Follow the prompts to add Connected Car Wi-Fi as a line on your account.

If your vehicle supports Connected Car Wi-Fi, you can create a new Verizon account after completing your in-vehicle Wi-Fi trial.

To add a Connected Car hotspot to your account:

1. Go to our Bring Your Own Device page (BYOD).
2. Click or tap I am not with Verizon
3. Enter your device’s IMEI in the device ID field. Not sure how to find your IMEI? Refer to these instructions on how to find the IMEI for:
   • Lexus and Toyota
   • Fordpass Smartlink
   • VW
4. Follow the prompts to create a new account and add Connected Car Wi-Fi as a line on your account.

No. You can't transfer a Connected Car Wi-Fi line to another vehicle.

You have to cancel your existing Connected Car Wi-Fi line of service and create a new one. To complete this process, click the Chat with us button at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives.

Once you've added Connected Car Wi-Fi to your Verizon account, or created a new Verizon account with Connected Car Wi-Fi, connect a device to the Wi-Fi hotspot in your vehicle and check your internet connection.

Always pay close attention to the road, don't use your device while driving, and don't drive when distracted.

You can monitor your data usage in the My Verizon app Data Hub and in My Verizon.

If you need to temporarily suspend a Connected Car Wi-Fi line, please click the Chat with us button at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives.

Our Suspend Services FAQs has details on suspending a line.

When you purchase a Fordpass device you get a free trial of 1 GB data usage or 30-days (whichever comes first).

The free trial automatically begins when you purchase the Fordpass device. The trial will end either after you've used the 1 GB of trial data or after 30 days (whichever comes first). 

Learn how to sign up for the free Wi-Fi trial for Fordpass and Lincoln Smartlink.

When you connect to your Fordpass Wi-Fi with a smartphone once your free trial has expired, you'll receive a notification with a link to add the Fordpass Wi-Fi hotspot to your Verizon account.

You can use the Fordpass or Lincoln Way app on your smartphone to find your device IMEI.

To find your Fordpass Smartlink IMEI:

1. Open the Fordpass or Lincoln Way app on your smartphone.
2. Tap the tile named Smartlink.
3. Under Settings tap Account Settings. The IMEI for your Fordpass Smartlink device will display.

If you're unable to use the Fordpass or Lincoln Way app to find your IMEI you can find the IMEI number under your steering wheel on the sticker attached to the OBD-II port.

1. Open your smartphone Wi-Fi settings and select the Wi-Fi network name for your Fordpass device. Learn how to find your Fordpass Wi-Fi network name.
2. Enter the password for your Fordpass Wi-Fi network. Learn how to view and change your network name.

You've successfully connected to your Fordpass Wi-Fi.

The connected car free trail is available for eligible vehicles and lasts until you use up your free data or exceed the specified time frame, whichever comes first.

• Lexus: 4GB of data or 12 months
• Toyota: 2 GB of data or 6 months

For Lexus and Toyota vehicles with embedded Connected Car Wi-Fi, the trial begins the first time you connect to the Connected Car Wi-Fi in your vehicle. When you connect for the first time you’ll be given the change to opt in to the free trial. During the trial you'll receive alerts when you have 50%, 25%, 10% and 0% of your trial data remaining. Once you have 0% of your data remaining, you'll receive an email stating that the trial has expired and asking you to subscribe for continued service.

Once you've used up your free trial data or reached the trial month limit you'll receive a trial expiration email with the chance to subscribe to continue Connected Car Wi-Fi service.

You can find the IMEI for Connected Car Wi-Fi in Lexus and Toyota vehicles on the screen of your vehicle's audio player.

To find your Connected Car Wi-fi IMEI:

1. On your vehicle's audio unit screen select Menu.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Signup.
4. The IMEI is listed on the lower left of the Wi-Fi signup screen.

For eligible VW vehicles, the Connected Car free trail is available for eligible vehicles and lasts until you use up 1GB of data or after 30 days, whichever comes first.

For VW vehicles with embedded Connected Car Wi-Fi, the trial begins when you enroll with VW in the VW Car-Net Trial, which includes Wi-Fi. During the trial you'll receive an alert from Verizon when you have used 50% of your trial data. Once you have used up all your remaining data, you'll receive an email stating that the trial has expired and asking you to subscribe for continued service.

Once you have used up your free trial data or reached the trial month limit you will receive a trial expiration email from Verizon with the chance to subscribe to continue Connected Car Wi-Fi service. You can also visit the Verizon website ("bring your own device" menu option) to enroll in service.

You can find the IMEI for Connected Car Wi-Fi in VW vehicles in the "Vehicle Information" section of your VW Car-Net mobile app.

To find your Connected Car Wi-fi IMEI:

1. Open your VW car-net mobile app and Login.
2. Select your vehicle from Your Garage.
3. Tap the account icon in the top left corner.
4. The IMEI is listed under Vehicle Information.