A solar-powered short-range radio transmitter on a pole where it gets a few hours of sun each day could absolutely murder that data rate at enormously lower cost. The receiver’s much easier & cheaper too.

Please let us know how it works for you when you do have a problem and need to collect on insurance. So far, you have no relevant experience.

The Matrix is a good example - I bought that for my son’s first car, the dominant feature being AWD - only a very few low-end cars have that. AWD is vital in California for being able to drive to ski slopes without the hassle of chains, required by the state for 2WD cars whenever it snows on the highways. I don’t get…