AT&T Inks Connected-Car Deal With Unknown Automaker
The largest phone company in the U.S. has reached a deal with a global automaker to bring connectivity to its vehicles.
Phone company AT&T has reached a deal with an automaker based outside Asia, but the company declined to reveal which company it was. AT&T however will begin providing wireless services in markets including China within a matter of weeks, according to AT&T vice president for devices including connected autos, Joe Mosele. Other automakers that have reached agreements with AT&T include Tesla and Audi.
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Last year, GM announced that its OnStar would be powered by AT&T and will offer 4G LTE wireless services in 2015 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The 2015 Audi A3 is the first car to offer a high-speed connection with a monthly subscription fee of $16.50.
We’ll be sure to update the story as soon as it’s announced which automaker has reached an agreement with AT&T.
[Source: Automotive News]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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