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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 3G CONNECTIVITY.
Services and Apps May Be Affected By The Sunset of The 3G Network
MINI ConnectedDrive Services and Apps rely on the embedded SIM card in your MINI and certain vehicles require connectivity via a 3G mobile network operated by third party telecommunications providers. The Mobile Network Operators (“MNOs”) providing 3G services in Singapore plan to retire their 3G services by 31 July 2024.
As a result, MINI ConnectedDrive Services and Apps will be impacted on certain vehicles, and will cease to function for reasons beyond MINI’s control.
MINI will continue to make MINI ConnectedDrive Services and Apps available for the duration of the period of operational support.
For more info on the 3G cessation, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions.
MINI vehicles that are equipped with a 3G / 4G telematics module.
For all vehicles with 3G telematic modules, all Connected Services and Apps will cease to function due to lost connectivity.
While vehicles that are equipped with an earlier 4G telematics modules will be affected partially – Intelligent Emergency Call, Concierge Services, Roadside Assistance and ConnectedDrive Helpdesk calls will not work after the mentioned cessation date. Above that, it will no longer be possible to initiate outgoing service calls from the iDrive.
All affected vehicles will no longer be able to purchased or renewed your ConnectedDrive Services from our ConnectedDrive Store from 27 March 2024.
You can find it on the registration document of your MINI.
There is currently no available hardware or software alternatives which extend the functionality beyond the 3G shutdown for affected vehicles.
However, you can stay connected to vehicle if you purchase and activate Apple CarPlay© or smartphone integration before 27 March 2024.