Automotive Data Roaming & Offload

TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

The automotive connected vehicle market represents a significant growth opportunity, particularly in data offload and roaming, as vehicle-generated data continues to rise.

While current focus has been on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication using cellular and 802.11p technologies, the potential for data offloading to the cloud for applications like predictive maintenance, over-the-air updates, and other services is vast.

BUSINESS & MARKET BENEFITS

The business case for data exchange in connected vehicles is strong, with significant growth potential as costs decrease and coverage improves. Service providers are crucial to scaling these services, and as economic conditions evolve, broader adoption is anticipated.

By addressing challenges like cost and coverage, the market will unlock new opportunities for innovation.

Building on previous WBA initiatives and leveraging technologies such as Wi-Fi 7, OpenRoaming™, and AI/ML, WBA members in the automotive sector will engage key stakeholders to foster collaboration and openness in the connected vehicle market. This collective effort will accelerate growth and help capitalize on emerging business opportunities.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Develop a business-driven document to guide key stakeholders in leveraging automotive data offload opportunities.
• Build on prior WBA initiatives and integrate technologies like Wi-Fi 7, OpenRoaming, and AI/ML to enhance connected vehicle market growth.
• Engage key stakeholders in the automotive sector to promote collaboration and openness.
• Foster collaboration to accelerate the growth and scalability of connected vehicle services.
• Capitalize on emerging business opportunities by addressing challenges such as cost, coverage, and data exchange scalability.