DALLAS and DETROIT, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- General Motors and AT&T* will bring 5G cellular
connectivity to millions of GM vehicles coming off the assembly
line over the next decade in the United
States. GM and AT&T are working together to set the
benchmark for automotive connectivity with a fifth generation
cellular network architecture to meet the needs of an all-electric
and autonomous future.
GM and AT&T are collaborating to build a high performance 5G
core network that delivers a new standard. Network enhancements
will include:
- Improved roadway-centric coverage
- Faster music and video downloads with higher quality
- Faster, more reliable, and secure over-the-air software
updates
- Faster navigation, mapping, and voice services
5G connectivity will first be available in select model year
2024 vehicles. Additionally, through GM's fifth generation network,
current 4G LTE-equipped model year 2019 and newer vehicles will
experience faster connectivity speeds and many of the same
performance benefits of future 5G-equipped vehicles. Current
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners in the U.S. with 4G
LTE-capable model year 2019 and newer vehicles will easily migrate
to the new network infrastructure once available.
This rollout is part of GM and AT&T's broad strategy to
launch the world's largest fleet of 5G-enabled vehicles and the
culmination of a two-year collaboration, including test-driving
connected vehicles in GM's 5G proving grounds in Milford, Michigan.
AT&T has the nation's most reliable 5G network,1
covering more than 250 million people across the country. From 2016 to 2020, AT&T invested
more than $110 billion in its
wireless and wireline networks, including capital investments and
acquisitions of wireless spectrum and operations.
GM offers OnStar and Connected Services2 to more than
16 million customers in the U.S. and Canada. Since the launch of 4G LTE in 2014, GM
owners have used more than 171 million gigabytes of data across its
brands, which is equivalent to nearly 5.7 billion hours of music
streamed or more than 716 million hours of streaming video.
To support GM's rapid innovation and delivery of next generation
connected vehicle solutions, AT&T and Microsoft are bringing
together the speed and reliability of AT&T's 5G network with
Microsoft's scalable and secure cloud services.
The 4G LTE and 5G network improvements will be foundational for
the future of GM's growing over-the-air update strategy, an element
of the automaker's overall innovation and growth plan. With more
advanced features, robust software and faster download speeds, more
data is accessible to provide a more convenient customer
experience. GM's fifth generation network will also provide a
strong foundation as the company advances its technology, such as
Super Cruise and its Vehicle Intelligence Platform.
"Together with AT&T, we've brought unprecedented experiences
to the daily commute, family road trips and everything in between,"
said Santiago Chamorro, GM vice
president of Global Connected Services. "As an in-vehicle
connectivity leader, this rollout demonstrates our commitment to
growth through software-enabled services and reimagining every
customer touchpoint by enabling faster connectivity speeds to power
in-vehicle voice-enabled services, navigation, and apps that our
customers have grown to love."
"By connecting millions of GM vehicles to our nationwide 5G
network, we will improve the customer experience for existing
services while laying the groundwork for the next wave of
innovation including autonomous driving," said Gregory Wieboldt, senior vice president, Global
Business, Industry Solutions, AT&T. "We now connect more
vehicles than any other carrier and GM has played a critical role
in our success. We're honored to work alongside GM to usher the
next chapter of connected driving."
AT&T and GM have been working together since launching
in-vehicle Wi-Fi ® hotpots3 in 2014, adding
WarnerMedia's robust library of streaming premium content in
2020 and enabling best-in-class connectivity features in millions
of GM vehicles currently on the road.
When launched, GM will provide access for its strategic partners
to connect over AT&T's 5G network, raising the bar for the
interoperability and scale necessary to deliver future mobility
services, such as e-commerce, smart city and vehicle-to-electric
grid.
1Based on nationwide GWS drive test data. GWS
conducts drive tests for AT&T and uses the data in its
analysis.
2Connected services include navigation services and
Remote Access Plan. Data plans offered by AT&T. Services
subject to user terms and limitations. Certain services require
working electrical system, cell reception and GPS signal. OnStar
links to emergency services. Visit onstar.com for details.
Availability subject to change.
3Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot provides connectivity for up to
seven Wi-Fi-capable devices. Connected devices use data from your
plan. Returning devices connect automatically and use plan data
unless hotspot is removed from returning device settings.
Performance varies based on number of devices connected and other
factors.
*About AT&T Communications
We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways
every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video
streaming, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. AT&T
Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). For more
information, please visit us at att.com.
About General Motors
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company
focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and
accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium
battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to
high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries
and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under
the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands.
More information on the company and its subsidiaries,
including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and
security services, can be found
at https://www.gm.com.
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