In August 2021, General Motors and AT&T announced that
they were collaborating to bring 5G connectivity into some GM vehicle models
from the model year 2024 onward. Its relatively far horizon aside, this project
offers some intriguing glimpses into the future of vehicle connectivity in the
new world of 5G and smart devices.
What will these vehicle features look like, and how will
they work? While the two companies are still keeping the curtain closed on many
things about their collaboration, we do know some interesting things already.
Take a peek at what we’ve seen of the GM and AT&T partnership and what kind
of technological advances might lie ahead.
5G Enters Its Moment
In late 2021, 5G still isn’t a big part of many people’s
lives. You might sometimes see the 5G towers full of NEMA enclosure boxes if
you live in an urban area, and you might use 5G service if you have a
5G-capable phone. But up until now, faster cellular data has been the only
common consumer-use case for 5G.
Much bigger things are on the way for 5G. Vehicle
connectivity is one of the next areas where consumers should expect to see 5G
implementation. For one thing, the data-intensive technologies that
self-driving vehicles rely on are a perfect match for 5G’s blazing speeds and
ultra-low latency, which is why the next few years will be such an exciting
time for this tech.
But it’s not just self-driving vehicles that will benefit
from 5G connectivity. A vehicle’s data connection is quickly becoming one of
its most important features. In the next section, we’ll talk about why 5G is
ready to usher in a new era of data-enabled vehicles.
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Why 5G Is Crucial for New Vehicles
Today’s cars and trucks integrate computers and smart
devices at every level. From the entertainment and navigation systems built
into the consoles of most vehicles to the sophisticated computers inside
aluminum box enclosure cases in our engines, our vehicles are now run by
software as much as they stand by pistons and timing belts.
The more connected this software becomes, the more options
it presents for automakers and drivers alike. While autonomous driving makes
many of the headlines, other use cases for 5G-connected vehicles include
streaming entertainment systems, faster navigation, over-the-air updates and
driver assistance features like obstacle alerts. The AT&T and GM
partnership is well positioned to capitalize on these benefits.
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