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It is well understood that 5G enables a massive increase in data throughout, which accrues to the benefit of the end user and to the
automaker and is easily marketed. But more exciting to the engineers is the network-slicing property of 5G allowing the car's CPUs to
simultaneously divide bandwidth within the car to serve different functions, all of which may have different levels of priority. Think of it
as the priority of the driver or of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) to access high-resolution maps, versus the priority of
the kids in the second row to access video games and the priority of the V2X system to send traffic data to a processing center. With 5G
network-slicing protocols, these disparate needs do not have to slow each other down by sharing the same, solitary pipeline - safety and
infotainment won't be on a collision course with each other. Among the enablers to future autonomous driving cars with zero or near-zero
human oversight/input, 5G's role may be as vital as lidar, radar, and camera technology.
Exciting to the engineers is the network-slicing property of 5G allowing the car's CPUs
to simultaneously divide bandwidth within the car to serve different functions.
Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) is another exciting opportunity for connected cars. By providing purpose-built mobile switching offices
customized for latency-sensitive, mission-critical applications, a mobile network carrier like T-Mobile can leverage the cloud for
high-latency use cases like mobility as a service, infotainment, and high-definition maps.
While the future awaits, 5G will dramatically change, for the better, many of the connected car features car buyers today have come to
expect and car owners unfortunately, have become frustrated with. Features that use data outside the car will take a giant leap forward in
user friendliness and reliability including remote start, smart phone keys, navigation, and voice recognition.
Data Analysis and V2X.
The ability for the OEM to collect data that can serve to improve the product immediately, and over time cannot be overstated. 5G allows
near real-time driveability and failure data to enable an agile continuous improvement cycle. Real-time traffic and commute analysis can
serve to improve the entire automotive ecosystem by massive sharing of commute times, routes, road safety, and more. Smart traffic-light
systems in cities capturing V2X traffic data and responding with light timing can eliminate gridlock and vastly reduce emissions.
While data collection is important to the OEM, there are few things more important than improved customer satisfaction that results from
features that delight the consumer.
5G Infrastructure: We Built It.
T-Mobile-already equipped with a robust 4G LTE network that connects 99% of Americans-has the nation's largest and fastest 5G
network. But more importantly for car makers is that T-Mobile invested specifically in owning and building out the strongest and most
reliable part of the 5G spectrum, understanding the needs of the automotive industry. This 600 MHz low band is the powerhouse of the
spectrum. It enables signal reliability and the much-needed reduction in dead zones allowing carmakers to count on signal strength in
places where it could not be accessed before.
T-Mobile's 5G investment included, but looked beyond the traditional needs of phone users, and the company invested in becoming the
leading provider for connected cars. T-Mobile's strategy is in place, and its network is stable, robust, and designed for the long haul.
Call 833−784−1609 to learn more about how T-Mobile for Business is making connected vehicle solutions possible.
T-Mobile is America's Largest 5G network & Opensignal Awards T-Mobile as America's Fastest 5G network - USA: 5G User Experience Report April 2021, based on
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