Is Hermes virtuous or wicked?

[peakroach]

The Hermes module fascinates me; I take it it powers the Mobilo and SOS services. From what I can see, the Hermes module needs to link up with a cellular service provider because it has an integrated SIM. Who knows which one it is? Also, how much is the charge per gigabyte (GB) considering that the Hermes module seems to be the new foundation for Internet radio and wifi, and that users will presumably need to buy data from Mercedes (like all pay-as-you-go providers)? Not getting the benefits of the mobilo service and the 'corrosion' guarantee from not having Mercedes maintain the car makes it seem like it isn't worth it. In my opinion, the most majority of Mercedes Me services aren't worth your time. Your feedback is valued.

[peakroach]

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[MDMH757]

MB may or may not be on the Vidafone network in the UK depending on the current situation.

Technically speaking, GSM devices can function even without a SIM card; in fact, you can use a SIM-free phone (but only to dial emergency services) and still make GSM voice calls. Mobile phone companies won't let your device use their network to make calls unless they have the correct billing information, which is stored in the SIM card.


So, the subscriber data is hardcoded into the communications module and identifiable by the vehicle's VIN; a SIM card is thus unnecessary for the vehicle. In the same vein, the idea of contemporary "eSims" is to store subscriber data on the phone rather than the SIM card.

Before you can pay for services, you'll need to register your vehicle's VIN and create an account with Mervedes me online. At that point, you'll be able to view all of the car-related services that are for sale. Subscriptions will be required for all of these.

[peakroach]

It is really appreciated. While I can understand how some people could profit from Mercedes-me's services, I just don't see myself using them, even if I have an account with them. But I was wondering how Mercedes' data prices stack up against the industry standard. The available WiFi functionality seems to have been patched together by Hermes (unless you opt to purchase data from Mercedes). Maybe I'm being a bit cynical, but I wonder if the lack of WiFi on the go is because people could use alternatives like Google Maps or Waze instead of the navigation program or Apple Play?

[MDMH757]

Naturally, both the Mercedes-Me account and the mobile app are free; you are under no obligation to pay for the supplementary subscription services. 'Free' implies that you'll have to part with some personal information to use it, but that's also the case with Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and so on.