Honda and Acura Team with AT&T to Offer Unlimited In-Car Wi-Fi With
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Honda and Acura Team with AT&T to Offer Unlimited In-Car Wi-Fi with WarnerMedia RIDE Premium Entertainment Included Honda and AT&T extend connected car relationship DALLAS, May 27, 2021 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and AT&T* have teamed up to help families create summer memories during road trips. Included with AT&T unlimited In-car Wi- Fi®1 and available on certain Honda and Acura models, the WarnerMedia RIDE™ App now allows passengers to connect multiple devices in their vehicles to browse, stream and share premium content from the WarnerMedia library while on the road. Since 2017, Honda and Acura owners have been able to turn their compatible vehicles into Wi- Fi hotspots connecting up to seven smartphones or tablets at once. With a growing number of compatible vehicles and greater consumer demand for mobile connectivity, American Honda and AT&T have extended their relationship and expanded available entertainment options for subscribers through the WarnerMedia RIDE App. With access to the WarnerMedia RIDE App, passengers can enjoy 1,000+ hours of live and on- demand entertainment. The app includes hit TV shows and movies from top brands such as Cartoon Network, CNN, HBO Max™, TBS, TNT and TruTV, spanning animation, entertainment, news, sports and more. In the newly updated WarnerMedia RIDE app, owners can set up multiple profiles and personalize it with popular avatars from the WarnerMedia library. Profiles also ensure age- appropriate content with options for adults to restrict access to their profiles with an access code. “Wireless connectivity and connected car services continue to be key features for customers and our long-standing relationship with AT&T continues to be one way we deliver exciting new content to Honda and Acura owners,” said Art St. Cyr, vice president of North American Auto Strategy for American Honda. “Honda will continue working to enhance the in-car experience, including the capabilities of the AT&T network and access to top content with WarnerMedia RIDE.” “We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to elevate the connected car experience for our customers. With WarnerMedia RIDE, we are delivering a connected experience that’s perfect for journeys,” said Joe Mosele, vice president, Mobility & Internet of Things, AT&T. “Our collaboration is keeping Honda and Acura owners connected wherever they travel with hours of news and entertainment for the whole family.” WarnerMedia RIDE is available now in the App Store (iOS 11+) or Google Play (Android 9+) for all U.S. unlimited data plan subscribers. WarnerMedia RIDE is included at no additional cost for existing and new unlimited subscribers. WarnerMedia RIDE automatically detects your AT&T In- car Wi-Fi without the need to log in, making setup a breeze. WarnerMedia RIDE is intended for passenger use only when a vehicle is in operation. Consumers can take the pledge to drive distraction free at ItCanWait.com. Compatible Acura Models Year Model Trims 2019-present RDX All 2021 TLX All 2022 MDX All Compatible Honda Models Year Model Trims 2018-present Accord Touring 2018-present Odyssey Touring, Elite 2019-present Insight Touring 2019-present Passport Touring, Elite 2019-present Pilot Touring, Elite, Black Edition 1 WarnerMedia RIDE is included at no charge in AT&T unlimited In-car Wi-Fi data plans, available in certain Honda and Acura vehicles, starting at $20 per month. *About AT&T Communications We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. AT&T Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). For more information, please visit us at att.com. About the Honda and Acura Brands Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid-electric sedan, and the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the electrified NSX supercar. Honda and Acura combined have the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 38 years. In 2020, more than 95 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts. All 2021 model year and newer Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts. More information about Honda is available in the Digital Fact Book. For more information, contact: Leland Kim AT&T Corporate Communications Phone: 415-964-9646 Email: [email protected] Chris Martin Automobile Public Relations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Phone: 310-897-4803 Email: [email protected] .