Volvo On Call / Mini Sim?

DaveYeaman · Sep 14th, 2020, 22:32

Hi all, I’m about to a buy a used (69) V90 Inscription Plus D5 AWD. For it to connect to the internet without using my iPhone as a Bluetooth hotspot, will I need to purchase my own SIM card for it or does it come with one? I’ve had a quick look around and can’t find a definitive answer on this. Also, are there any advantages of the car having its own sim as opposed to using a phone for internet connectivity? Many thanks, Dave.

scuba0576 · Sep 15th, 2020, 09:59

Hi Dave
To the best of my knowledge ( and not a definitive answer) Sensus allows you to either connect via your phone OR connect through the inbuilt modem.
You will need to provide your own SIM card if you decide to use the inbuilt modem but there are some good deals around. Data allowance weighted would be preferable as you would only be using it for data not calls/texts.
Not sure where the SIM card holder is on the V90 ( someone on here will be able to help), but on my XC60, it is VERY easy to drop the SIM card down inside / under the carpets, so if it is the same on a V90 you need to use caution.
The only advantage that I could come up with when I did mine, was that getting a SIM card from a different provider, would allow you the option of using whichever gave you the best signal at the time that you needed it.
Hope this helps.
Rob

EssexExile · Sep 15th, 2020, 14:41

You put "Volvo on Call" in the title. As I understand it, and I don't understand much about all this modern technology, the SIM for that is seperate to any SIM you might add for your own use.

anotherv60 · Sep 15th, 2020, 16:33

2019 Vodafone gave away 100GB for 12 months with each new Volvo - ask the dealer they might be able to activate it for you. Otherwise I use the 3data 24GB "internet with legs" it varies from £25-40 on amazon and lasts unto 2 years. I get through one of these each year using it for traffic, apps and spotify.

DaveYeaman · Sep 21st, 2020, 14:14

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Originally Posted by anotherv60

2019 Vodafone gave away 100GB for 12 months with each new Volvo - ask the dealer they might be able to activate it for you. Otherwise I use the 3data 24GB "internet with legs" it varies from £25-40 on amazon and lasts unto 2 years. I get through one of these each year using it for traffic, apps and spotify.

Thanks for replies. Got the car now and have figured it all out - you get Volvo on call for 3 years, the SIM for a year after which you can change to a network provider of your choice. Was sad to see the V60 go - that was a great car. Hope she serves her next owner as well.

Sep 14th, 2020, 22:32	#1
DaveYeaman Dave Yeaman Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 18:57 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doncaster	Volvo On Call / Mini Sim? Hi all, I’m about to a buy a used (69) V90 Inscription Plus D5 AWD. For it to connect to the internet without using my iPhone as a Bluetooth hotspot, will I need to purchase my own SIM card for it or does it come with one? I’ve had a quick look around and can’t find a definitive answer on this. Also, are there any advantages of the car having its own sim as opposed to using a phone for internet connectivity? Many thanks, Dave.

Sep 15th, 2020, 09:59	#2
scuba0576 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 16:50 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	Hi Dave To the best of my knowledge ( and not a definitive answer) Sensus allows you to either connect via your phone OR connect through the inbuilt modem. You will need to provide your own SIM card if you decide to use the inbuilt modem but there are some good deals around. Data allowance weighted would be preferable as you would only be using it for data not calls/texts. Not sure where the SIM card holder is on the V90 ( someone on here will be able to help), but on my XC60, it is VERY easy to drop the SIM card down inside / under the carpets, so if it is the same on a V90 you need to use caution. The only advantage that I could come up with when I did mine, was that getting a SIM card from a different provider, would allow you the option of using whichever gave you the best signal at the time that you needed it. Hope this helps. Rob __________________ MY 18 XC60 R DESIGN PRO D5 Powerpulse AWD in Bursting Blue - Convenience pack - XENIUM - Intellisafe Pro - Polestar Last edited by scuba0576; Sep 15th, 2020 at 10:04.

Sep 15th, 2020, 14:41	#3
EssexExile Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:54 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cannock	You put "Volvo on Call" in the title. As I understand it, and I don't understand much about all this modern technology, the SIM for that is seperate to any SIM you might add for your own use. __________________ Red XC60 Momentum T5, 2019

Sep 15th, 2020, 16:33	#4
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	2019 Vodafone gave away 100GB for 12 months with each new Volvo - ask the dealer they might be able to activate it for you. Otherwise I use the 3data 24GB "internet with legs" it varies from £25-40 on amazon and lasts unto 2 years. I get through one of these each year using it for traffic, apps and spotify. __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

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