Telenor Group, Tuesday announced the pilot of a new IoT app, Telenor Connect which connects cars and gives customers access to customized smart services from partner companies and information about the car's status. The app will also offer 4G Wifi hotspot in the car, enabling a range of tailored in-car entertainment services on the move.
The app will first be tested in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, before being rolled out in the Nordics as well as potentially in other markets in Telenor Group’s global footprint.
In addition to a comprehensive overview of vehicle status, car owners also have access to a complete ecosystem of car-related and tailored services within the app. A network of trusted partners will offer personalized and timely offers to the customer, ensuring a seamless experience for the car owners.
Telenor also announced establishment of a Nordic Car Connect Forum. The newly established forum gathers representatives across sectors, including insurance and parking to drive innovation within the connected car ecosystem in the Nordics.
The Telenor Connect app is the latest step in Telenor Group’s smart car offering and has been developed by Telenor and partner Swedspot, a spin-off from Swedish car-manufacturer Saab Automobile which offers connectivity solutions for vehicles.
The ecosystem API makes it possible for Telenor’s large partner and startup network to develop applications for the platform and to expand the connected car ecosystem to become the leading app store for cars in the Nordics.
Sigve Brekke, President & CEO of Telenor Group
By 2020, forecasts indicate that more than 250 million connected cars will be on the roads and we know that within IoT, the connected car offers one of the biggest opportunities. Telenor can play a central role in moving IoT for cars beyond navigation by enabling a digital platform for new services within the connected car ecosystem.
