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4G LTE Shutdown Could Brick Millions of Connected Cars

Original: It's Probably Time to Start Worrying About the 4G LTE Shutdown Bricking Cars

Carriers are phasing out 4G LTE networks, and a report from The Drive warns that many cars relying on those connections for infotainment, navigation, emergency calling and remote features could lose functionality once the networks go dark. Owners of older connected vehicles may face dead services or expensive hardware upgrades, renewing debate over whether automakers should support connectivity for a vehicle's full lifespan.

Why now: Mobile carriers are scheduled to sunset 4G LTE networks, raising concern among car owners about vehicles losing connected features.

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