Comma Prime Bring‐Your‐Own‐Internet

WIP: still needs comma low data mode

Comma Prime is a subscription service that enhances parts of the openpilot experience. Part of this experience requires internet connectivity to the backend.

For the duration of a drive, a constantly available internet connection is needed for this functionality with comma's openpilot and comma connect:

• Turn-by-turn navigation

With the vehicle off, the following functionality requires a SIM card and carrier practically; tethering is inadequate.

• Live GPS tracking
• Take pictures remotely

Comma Connect currently two options. One is where comma handles the internet connectivity and gives you the SIM card. This is the simplest but is quite expensive. A typically cheaper alternative is "Bring Your Own Internet". You can tether or provide your own SIM card.

This page keeps track of those options as experienced by the greater community. Carrier/Internet offerings are a chaotic and evolving landscape. You could pay comma to handle this chaos for you but if you are willing to brave that yourself, you can save quite a lot.

Desirable Features

• Cheaper than $20
• Provides 1-6GB of data.
• Provides a physical SIM. The C3/C3X do not support ESIM.

Carrier Experiences/Compatibility

Verified

• None at the moment

Unverified

Pricing is rounded to nearest $. Taxes Unknown.

• Tello
  • URLs
    • https://tello.com/buy/custom_plans
  • Pricing
    • $6/mo 1GB
    • $10/mo 10GB
    • $2 SIM
• MobileX
  • URLs
    • https://mymobilex.com/plans/
  • Pricing
    • $2/mo + $2/GB
    • $10 SIM
• T-Mobile Tablet Plan
  • URLs *
  • Pricing
    • $10/mo, but $5/mo if you pay with a bank account
    • SIM cost unknown
  • Setup Notes
    • TBD