Connected cars and attendant in-vehicle services are a major driver of “internet of things” adoption in North America, according to the most recent Ericsson Mobility Report. Further, connected cars, which currently rely on 3G and LTE connections, will get a major boost once “5G” mobile networks are commercialized.
“The connected vehicle IoT application continues to gain traction in the U.S. and Canada,” the report notes. “The major operators in these countries have established relationships with auto manufacturers, and nearly every major auto manufacturer is represented. The primary service offered by auto manufacturers is emergency assist services, followed by vehicle diagnostics.”
