IoT Beyond Connectivity Case Study, By Telefónica: Keeping Cars Safe and Secure

Connected cars are becoming the norm in both developed and developing markets. Four out of five models in General Motors®’ vehicle portfolio in Mexico, for example, now have IoT connectivity, enabling its customers to benefit from an array of services.

OnStar® Corporation, a subsidiary of General Motors® (GM), is using an IoT platform and LTE connectivity from Telefónica Movistar to help safeguard drivers in Mexico and enhance their in-vehicle experience. The telematics solution supports a wide range of services, such as subscription-based communications, turn-by-turn navigation (with optimised routes), a system that calls the emergency services automatically in the event of a crash, roadside assistance in the event of a breakdown, stolen vehicle assistance and remote diagnostic systems that can detect faults in real-time […]