Slow Internet

M3 DCT · 08-08-2012, 04:52 AM

I have a 2012 Coupe, after updating my bluetooth software my internet finally works for the first time since I got the car, the only issue is that its extremely slow.

Using iPhone4s - on my phone internet speeds are fast (3G) and websites opens quickly - but from the idrive its extremely slow. Any ideas on what it could be?

I think I read somewhere that the idrive only makes use of EDGE and not 3G - is that correct?

THE TECH · 08-09-2012, 08:58 AM

Yes, the internet in the car is slow. It's just how it is. No way around it that I'm aware of.

Mike Benvo · 08-10-2012, 02:30 AM

If you're bluetooth tethering off of the iPhone, I think you're limited to 512kbits/sec. Much faster from the phone for sure.

If you're using assist with the convenience plan it's slightly slower than that.

mazda3ndp · 08-10-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

If you're bluetooth tethering off of the iPhone, I think you're limited to 512kbits/sec. Much faster from the phone for sure.

If you're using assist with the convenience plan it's slightly slower than that.

is this a limitation of the iPhone or the iDrive?

THE TECH · 08-10-2012, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazda3ndp

is this a limitation of the iPhone or the iDrive?

Since he alludes to the phone being faster on its own, I believe he is referring to the car as being the limitation.

Mike Benvo · 08-10-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazda3ndp

is this a limitation of the iPhone or the iDrive?

Wow.. the internet of the old days...

It's a limitation of either the CIC or the Combox/TCU.

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