Cubic Telecom announced that Volkswagen AG selected Cubic as the technology enabler on the Touareg model for its connected car experience. Touted as the most connected Volkswagen model ever, Cubic Telecom’s embedded technology manages data delivery throughout Europe to enable Car-Net® online services which are integrated with the Touareg’s new infotainment system “Innovision Cockpit”.
Services via Cubic’s data platform include: navigation, mapping and map updates, route guidance, news, traffic info and weather, fuel and parking info, and other VW connectivity solutions such as Wi-Fi hotspot and internet radio streaming. Touareg owners can use high-speed data connectivity for their own devices including iPads and smartphones with access to competitive in-car bundled data plans and their preferred content.
Cubic Telecom’s software is preloaded at the manufacturing stage, which is necessary for a car to connect to any of its carrier partner’s LTE network once it has been given to the customer. Cubic Telecom also works with Volkswagen to enable and improve key services and local content via split billing and location-based usage.
Source: Cubic Telecom
