AT&T this week announced an agreement with Sirius XM Radio
to provide mobile connectivity to support a suite of security and additional
services for Nissan automobiles in North America .
SiriusXM's in-vehicle telematics solution will provide
Nissan vehicle owners 24/7 emergency support for accidents, stolen vehicle
tracking and roadside assistance, along with a host of additional services to
be announced at a later date.
"Your future car is going to be a smartphone with four
wheels with powerful capabilities specifically built for a safe and enhanced
customer experience," said Glenn Lurie, president of AT&T Emerging
Enterprises and Partnerships Organization.
"By adding fast, reliable and built-in mobile internet
for SiriusXM's forthcoming in-car experience, we are powering a connected
experience inside Nissan automobiles for both drivers and passengers."
"As a Connected Vehicle services provider for Nissan,
we are excited to work with AT&T to deliver a world-class telematics
service to Nissan vehicles," said Enrique Rodriguez, Executive Vice
President, Operations and Products, SiriusXM. "SiriusXM is the leader in
subscription services to the car and our network provides ubiquitous coast-to-coast
delivery of our unparalleled audio entertainment and information services. Now,
as we move into a connected vehicle world, SiriusXM will provide a telematics
service that will offer Nissan vehicle owners a comprehensive set of
telematics, information and entertainment services in their vehicle. A first
for our industry."
SiriusXM will use the combination of satellite and cellular
networks to expand features for customers. This combination of networks will
allow SiriusXM to take advantage of both one-to-many and one-to-one network
connectivity.
Tom's Take: No word on monthly cost, but GM's OnStar charges $18.95 monthly.
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