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G + D is working with its OEM and MNO partners to offer customers the opportunity to extend their data plans to the ‘ car ’ as another ‘ device ’ in the future – similar to existing Multi-SIM offerings for wearables and tablets .
“ This way the data consumption for private infotainment services in the car is covered by the driver ’ s connectivity contract . Drivers can benefit from highly-connected , user-centric services and bring their digital ecosystem into their car , including their private mobile phone number .”
Providing vehicles with reliable and secure connectivity DSDA enables cars to act as an extension of the driver ’ s smartphone , which , for example , allows them to seamlessly continue a call with the hands-free system . Listening to music is also instantaneous , and removes the need for clumsy Bluetooth connections to the vehicle ’ s infotainment system .
“ In terms of safety , dual cellular links by network separation provides the assurance of a robust car-to-cloud connection ,” said Schedel . “ Regulatory requirements in a number of countries can be more easily met , where different telecommunication and data privacy laws apply for consumerorientated ISP services versus M2M and telematics services .”
G + D ’ s DSDA solution and AirOn360 ® eSIM management platform is in operation with the BMW iX and BMW i4 , and will also be available in other models in the future .
“ Private digital services in the car can be utilised by passengers in tandem with carto-cloud communication for BMW Group telematics services . Registration for the Personal eSIM service in the car can be achieved via the MNO or BMW app as an entry point . Once registered , the personal eSIM profile will be downloaded and can be instantly used . Family members can also load their eSIM profiles . Via the infotainment
76 June 2023