KDDI, a company specializing in IoT services and connected experiences for OEM partners, has established a partnership with BMW Group. Importantly, KDDI has a longstanding relationship with Verizon, which provides essential 5G and LTE connectivity. As a result, Verizon has officially announced its partnership with BMW Group and KDDI.
Under this new collaboration, Verizon will deliver its 5G Standalone Connected Vehicles services to BMW. This means that all new BMW vehicles produced for the U.S. market will leverage Verizon's advanced cellular network. However, the press release does not specify which new models will incorporate Verizon and KDDI’s connected driving experience.
Our informed speculation suggests that new models based on the Neue Klasse, such as the recently launched iX3 and iX5, will benefit from Verizon’s fast and reliable 5G network.
The press release also mentions BMW's Mini brand, indicating that models like the Cooper Electric, Aceman, and Countryman, all introduced in 2023 and 2024, may soon feature KDDI and Verizon’s connected vehicle services.
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