Audi is bringing 5G connectivity to its vehicles in 2024
Photo by Phil Esposito / The Verge Audi of America and Verizon are teaming up to add 5G connectivity to the automaker's lineup by 2024, the companies announced. The improved connectivity will mean better software performance, enhanced navigation, and faster music and video streaming capabilities.
It's the latest deal to bring faster network speeds to new model vehicles with more advanced software needs than analog cars of the past. It also comes as car companies explore new technologies, such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, that could enhance safety and drive quality in the future.
Audi and Verizon say the plan is to bring 5G Ultra Wideband technology to the automaker's vehicle lineup, starting with model year 2024. The improved connectivity will pave the...