5G connectivity in cars expected to be a $3.6 billion market by 2027
There will be 367 million connected cars driving around by 2027, each one representing a potential revenue stream for telcos, according to a report.
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Qualcomm talks up the ‘software defined vehicle’ at CES 2023
US mobile chip giant Qualcomm has gone big on automotive at the first major tech show of the year, launching a suite of car oriented SoCs.
Vodafone builds a hybrid Porsche…network
Vodafone Business has rolled out a 5G hybrid private mobile network for Porsche Engineering at its Italian tech centre as part of a push to further the development of the connected cars agenda.
Starlink launches internet service for vehicles on the go
Space X’s satellite internet service Starlink is now taking orders for a new product which provides ‘high-speed, low latency’ connectivity to moving vehicles in remote locations.
The connected car market is edging towards a mass-media tipping point
Apple, Google and Amazon will soon be among the media giants livening up dull car journeys with in-car entertainment services.
Groundhog Day as yet another European connected car club emerges
This one is called Punxsutawney Phil, and if it sees its shadow the telco industry must endure another six weeks of new connected car groups.
Vodafone launches collaborative road safety platform
UK operator group Vodafone has unveiled a new connected vehicle platform, which is designed to enable real-time info sharing between drivers and transport authorities.
Intel eyes 2022 listing for connected car unit Mobileye
US chip giant Intel intends to retain majority ownership of Israel-based connected car tech company Mobileye after an IPO.
5GCroCo demos cross-border 5G tech for connected cars
A European consortium created to develop ways of maintaining seamless connectivity even when driving from one country to another has been showing off its work.
Qualcomm makes a multi-billion-dollar bet on cars
Qualcomm’s willingness to part with US$4.5 billion for automotive tech firm Veoneer provides the strongest statement of intent to date that it is looking to the driverless car for future growth.
Automotive demand drives Intel to mull €80 billion investment in Europe
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of US chip giant Intel, sees massive growth in the automotive chip market and wants to invest heavily in Europe to meet it.
Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone both claim eSIM first with BMW
BMW is adding a personal eSIM to the BMW iX and both DT and Vodafone are claiming to be first to market with the add-on that makes it work.
Chinese telco fundraising drive leads China Unicom to float connected cars unit
China Unicom has shared plans to spin off and list its majority-owned SMART Connection technology business in mainland China.
Virgin Media O2 part of consortium testing ubiquitous coverage in Cornwall
Darwin Innovation Group, Virgin Media O2, Amazon Web Services and others are trying out a technology that instantly switches between 5G and satellite connectivity.
Vodafone starts field trials of connected car platform
A new system designed to improve road safety is being tried out on actual roads in the UK.
Insurer Aviva gets in on UK autonomous vehicle project
Aviva is joining a UK autonomous vehicle project in a bid to capture data that will enable it to insure such driverless vehicles when the time comes.
Ericsson and Volvo claim first cross-border 5G network vehicular handover
Connected cars aren’t much good if they stop being connected as soon as you cross a border, so Ericsson and Volvo are on the case.
Tesla autopilot called into question
The autopilot function of smart electric cars made by Tesla is under intense scrutiny following a recent fatal accident.
Liberty Global rolls out electric charging points in London
Liberty Global has announced the completion of the first phase of its UK electric vehicle charging initiative in the London borough of Waltham Forest.
LG is out of smartphones but not connectivity
As anticipated Korean tech giant LG has decided to throw in the towel on smartphones, having failed to find a way to make a profit out of them.
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