Sequans Powers New Zubie in-car Wi-Fi Device for Verizon’s LTE Network
November 02 2015 - 1:57PM
Business Wire
Vehicle telematics products going LTE
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) announced that Zubie
has adopted Sequans’ LTE chip technology for the new LTE version of
its award-winning connected-car solution. The new device provides
drivers with in-car Wi-Fi hotspot service and also lets them
monitor and track important vehicle and trip information. The Zubie
OBD-II device plugs into the onboard diagnostics (OBD) port of a
car and connects to the car’s internal network to access vehicle
information, and to Verizon’s LTE network to provide always-on
internet access for passengers using the built-in Wi-Fi mobile
hotspot capability.
“We chose Sequans because of its leadership in LTE for the
Internet of Things (IoT) and because we believe Sequans’ LTE
chipset is the most powerful and efficient single-mode solution
available today,” said Ari Silkey, Zubie CTO. “It is optimized for
the IoT and also came pre-certified for Verizon, which
significantly shortened our time to market.”
“Zubie is a leader in connected-car solutions and we are proud
to provide the always-on LTE connectivity for the newest Zubie
device,” said Craig Miller, Sequans VP of marketing. “In-car mobile
hotspot capability is in great demand and the Zubie solution offers
great utility for consumers.”
The Sequans’ LTE chipset inside the Zubie device is certified
compliant with Verizon Wireless Open Network specifications and
supports Verizon’s LTE bands 4 and 13, delivering category 4
throughput and other advanced features.
“Analysts have predicted that by 2020 every new car will be a
connected car,” said Silkey. “LTE will play a tremendous role as
cars continue to evolve towards that. The ability to leverage LTE
now in after-market telematics is a major step forward for both
consumers and the industry overall.”
The Zubie in-car W-Fi device is available now at Best Buy.
About Zubie
Zubie is a connected-car service focused on making driving
safer, easier and less expensive for business enterprises including
automotive, insurance, and mobile/telecom operators, as well as
consumers and small businesses. The company was formed in 2012, and
is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Zubie recently
won the "2015 Best Insurance Telematics Product" award from TU
Automotive.
About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker and
leading provider of single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless
device manufacturers worldwide. Sequans offers two LTE product
lines: StreamrichLTE™, optimized for feature-rich mobile computing
and home/portable router devices, and StreamliteLTE™, optimized for
M2M and IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Sequans is based in
Paris, France with additional offices in the United States, United
Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and
China. Visit Sequans online
at www.sequans.com; www.facebook.com/sequans; www.twitter.com/sequans
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