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Posted by Richard Hamilton (Member # 321) on 10-02-2013, 06:14 AM:

Anyone have any experience with it? I just got a new (used) car and activated it for 3 months. I'm only interested in the hands free phone. I don't have a cell phone and the service is cheaper than signing up for a wireless plan and buying a cell phone. I'm just trying it out and wondered if anyone has had or have it, and if it's worth the subscription?

Thanks,
Rick

Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 10-02-2013, 09:45 AM:

No opinion on the quality of the service or its value, but it has had some rather troubling privacy issues in the past. If the unit is installed in a car (whether or not a subscription is active) the company can track the location of that car and, potentially, sell the location data to third parties. There is also a possibility (I don't remember if it was ever confirmed) that the company has the ability to eavesdrop on a car's occupants without their knowledge or consent.

Personally, I would look into these issues further before buying a car with Onstar or doing business with the company.