ONSTAR/ VERIZON

[NJ H2]

Originally Posted by timgco

So, I need to get a new phone with my Verizon plan. My RAZR is abused and needs to be replaced. As I am looking into new phones (and keeping Verizon) I found a new option (new to me).

Verizon has a plan where you can use your verizon plan through ONSTAR using your Verizon minutes.

Anyone doing this? I want to use the same phone (one number). Is there a way to get the ONSTAR or blue tooth kit I can install where the phone will be recognized upon entry of the truck? Or is this setup somewhere.

Is my 07 set up with digital ONSTAR?

I was in an 08 Escalade today and it was set up through the NAV for Onstar and hands free calling.

Anyne with an H2 doing this?

I have it. I added an extra line with Verizon for $10.00 a month and eliminated the Onstar #. I use it sometimes but mostly I still use my regular Cell Phone. After you switch over you lose some Onstar features like "Get my Sports" "Get my Weather" etc. but I didn't use that service to much so eliminating that wasn't a big deal to me. I don't know of a way you can keep your phone and have a bluetooth kit with the Onstar. You can do it with an aftermarket Head Unit that supports Bluetooth like Eclipse, etc.
Digital Onstar came in the later 2004 H2's and all 2005+ H2's. My H2 was an early 2004 model that came with the Analog Onstar but if you pay for your Onstar 1 year in advance they can upgrade most 2004's to the Digital for no charge.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by NJ H2

I have it. I added an extra line with Verizon for $10.00 a month and eliminated the Onstar #. I use it sometimes but mostly I still use my regular Cell Phone. After you switch over you lose some Onstar features like "Get my Sports" "Get my Weather" etc. but I didn't use that service to much so eliminating that wasn't a big deal to me. I don't know of a way you can keep your phone and have a bluetooth kit with the Onstar. You can do it with an aftermarket Head Unit that supports Bluetooth like Eclipse, etc.
Digital Onstar came in the later 2004 H2's and all 2005+ H2's. My H2 was an early 2004 model that came with the Analog Onstar but if you pay for your Onstar 1 year in advance they can upgrade most 2004's to the Digital for no charge.

OK, so since I already have the correct plan for my cell, I just have to add a line (using the H2 as the second), eliminate the ONSTAR number.

Does your phone auto switch to the Onstar phone once you enter? Or is that not possible?

[NJ H2]

Originally Posted by timgco

OK, so since I already have the correct plan for my cell, I just have to add a line (using the H2 as the second), eliminate the ONSTAR number.

Does your phone auto switch to the Onstar phone once you enter? Or is that not possible?

I wish!
It simply works like a 2nd phone# with no voicemail. You can make and receive calls but basically that's it. I still don't know why you can't get voicemail with it.
BTW - you don't need to sign an anual contract for that number, it's just month to month

[Agriv8r]

we have alot of customers asking those questions,...great info thanx...

[johndjmix1]

It works great espically for those times when you run out of the house and forget your cell phone...

--John

[Hucky]

Ask about a shared minutes plan with your new phone

Ex: Your original phone you have now has a # and minute plan
Your new 2nd phone would share this phones minutes and new #

That way your not paying for an additional plan


Not sure if this pertains to you, cause Im stuck with sprint for now and thats what I had to do.

Good Luck