Cisco and Telus have joined forces to bring exciting new 5G capabilities to connected cars in North America, showcasing their partnership at Mobile World Congress. The IoT Control Center from Telus and Cisco is set to revolutionize the driver user experience with innovative features such as new 5G capabilities and subscription Wi-Fi services for customers.
Cisco’s Mobility Services Platform with 5G is leading the way for connected cars, promising an exceptional customer experience for drivers while empowering carmakers to enhance their services over mobile networks. Masum Mir, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Provider Mobility at Cisco, expressed enthusiasm for this new era of connectivity, emphasizing Cisco’s commitment to driving innovation and value for service providers and OEMs.
Telus, a global technology leader, is renowned for delivering cutting-edge connected car capabilities. Jodi Baxter, Vice President of 5G & IoT Connectivity at Telus, highlighted the importance of partnering with Cisco to provide top-tier services. With Canada’s only dedicated IoT Core network, Telus aims to support 5G Drive testing for vehicle manufacturers and transition LTE vehicles to their superior network infrastructure for a safer and more connected driving experience.
For automakers, this collaboration means access to 5G connectivity that can power subscription services and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This marks a significant advancement from current LTE networks, offering faster network speeds, increased capacity, and broader reach.
In summary:
– Cisco and Telus are enhancing the driver user experience with new 5G capabilities for connected cars.
– Cisco’s Mobility Services Platform with 5G is driving innovation in the automotive industry.
– Telus’ partnership with Cisco aims to support vehicle manufacturers in transitioning to superior network connectivity.
– Automakers can leverage 5G connectivity for subscription services and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), surpassing limitations of existing LTE networks.
