According to Telematics Update, the reference point for automotive telematics, as reported by 4G America, the 4G LTE network stability and coverage is set to have significant impact on the uptake of telematics services as the internet connections become more responsive, allowing for the transmission of large files and video much more quickly on 4G LTE compared to 3G. Telematic Update reported that 76 percent of all surveyed automotive industry executives expect all new vehicles to be telematics connected by 2022 and that the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have taken a piecemeal approach to the connected car because of a lack of guaranteed connectivity. The automotive industry is moving towards a faster adoption of LTE, with major OEMs such as Toyota has included LTE in its hybridized approach. The challenge remains if LTE network can cater without performance degradation when confronted with significant vehicle volume on the road and during traffic congestion.
