Vehicle communication system with alternative periodic connectivity mode

1. A communication system for a vehicle, comprising:

a controller adapted to selectively execute an alternative periodic connectivity mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit;

wherein the vehicle is not connected to a wireless plan;

wherein the controller has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded, the alternative periodic connectivity mode being activated based in part on at least one automatic trigger and/or a request from the user;

wherein the controller is adapted to assign a distinct identifier to the vehicle during execution of the alternative periodic connectivity mode; and

wherein the distinct identifier is defined by a plurality of parameters, including a connection time interval, an internet protocol address range and a host port.

2. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the internet protocol address range and the host port are dynamically configured to remain disengaged with the vehicle unless given a system clearance.

3. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of parameters includes an access point name range associated with a predetermined carrier.

4. The communication system of claim 3 , wherein the access point name range is configured to toggle between an OFF mode and an ON mode.

5. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one automatic trigger includes activation of at least one vehicle theft sensor.

6. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one automatic trigger includes an internal vehicle diagnostic fault.

7. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one automatic trigger includes expiration of a vehicle data credential.

8. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to selectively configure a new connectivity state for the vehicle, including activating a cellular plan for the vehicle.

9. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to selectively configure a new connectivity state for the vehicle, including changing settings of the at least one automatic trigger.

10. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle includes a telematics module, and the plurality of parameters includes a station identifier associated uniquely with the telematics module.

11. A method of operating a communication system for a vehicle having a controller with a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded, the method comprising:

selectively executing an alternative periodic connectivity mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit, via the controller, the vehicle not being connected to a wireless plan;

activating the alternative periodic connectivity mode based in part on at least one automatic trigger and/or a request from the user, via the controller; and

assigning a distinct identifier to the vehicle during execution of the alternative periodic connectivity mode, via the controller, wherein the distinct identifier being defined by a plurality of parameters, including a connection time interval, an internet protocol address range and a host port.

12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

adding an access point name range in the plurality of parameters, the access point name range being associated with a predetermined carrier, via the controller; and

selectively toggling the access point name range between an OFF mode and an ON mode, via the predetermined carrier.

13. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

embedding a telematics module in the vehicle; and

including a station identifier in the plurality of parameters, the station identifier being associated uniquely with the telematics module.

14. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

configuring the internet protocol address range and the host port to remain disengaged unless given a system clearance, via the controller.

15. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

incorporating activation of at least one vehicle theft sensor in the at least one automatic trigger.

16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:

incorporating an internal vehicle diagnostic fault in the at least one automatic trigger.

17. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:

incorporating expiration of a vehicle data credential in the at least one automatic trigger.

18. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

selectively configuring a new connectivity state for the vehicle, including activating a cellular plan for the vehicle, via the controller.

19. A communication system for a vehicle, comprising:

a controller adapted to selectively execute an alternative periodic connectivity mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit, the vehicle having a disabled cellular registration;

wherein the controller has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded, the alternative periodic connectivity mode being activated based in part on at least one automatic trigger and/or a request from the user;

wherein the at least one automatic trigger includes activation of at least one vehicle theft sensor;

wherein the controller is adapted to assign a distinct identifier to the vehicle during execution of the alternative periodic connectivity mode;

wherein the distinct identifier is defined by a plurality of parameters, including a connection time interval, an internet protocol address range, a station identifier and a host port;

wherein the controller is adapted to select an access point name range for the vehicle, the access point name range being associated with a predetermined carrier and adapted to selectively toggle between an OFF mode and an ON mode; and

wherein the internet protocol address range and the host port are dynamically configured to remain disengaged unless given a system clearance.

20. The communication system of claim 19 , wherein the at least one automatic trigger includes an internal vehicle diagnostic fault.