OVERLAND PARK, Kan.,
June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Sprint (NYSE: S) has joined NXM Labs to launch a 5G-Ready
Connected Car Platform combining high-speed, on-demand passenger
Wi-Fi with advanced vehicle health monitoring and safety. This
includes the first blockchain powered Internet-of-Things (IoT)
security system that guards against hackers.
The NXM platform includes a powerful automotive router that
keeps people connected on the road, and through mobile apps,
helping to save money and keep track of vehicle performance and
location. Features include maintenance reminders, preventive
notifications, scheduling and booking service appointments.
The platform will provide on-demand, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi
connectivity, powered by the Sprint LTE network that's ready for
even faster speeds and more capacity when Sprint 5G service begins
in the first half of 2019. Drivers and passengers can connect their
favorite devices in their vehicle and choose to order cellular
broadband by the day, week or month without relying on their
smartphone plan.
"Through the power of blockchain technology, NXM provides an
advanced level of security and advanced capabilities to vehicles
that might not otherwise have it, even extending Wi-Fi," said
Ivo Rook, SVP of IoT for Sprint.
"With the power of Sprint's high-speed LTE and upcoming 5G network
behind the technology, consumers will be able to experience the
latest in automotive technology, even in early-model vehicles."
Smart parental controls, anti-theft, roadside assistance and
collision detection features help keep families safe. The platform
also makes it easy to find nearby parking and low-cost gas, plus
keep track of driving expenses. Multiple family vehicles can also
connect to each other allowing family members new ways to
communicate.
"We are extremely pleased to be collaborating with Sprint to
bring to market the most advanced and secure connected car platform
ever powered by the industry's first Blockchain OS," said
Scott Rankine, NXM Lab's CEO and
co-founder. "We're making it easy for both preowned and new car
buyers to experience the latest in smart connected vehicle
technology features that not only help protect their investment but
keeps them and their family members safe."
The platform will be available starting this fall at leading
automotive dealers nationwide.
Sprint's Improving Network
Today Sprint's 4G LTE
network is the most improved network in the U.S. with national
average download speeds up 34.5 percent year-over-year, more than
any other national carrier.1 The company has
significantly increased its investment to dramatically improve
coverage, reliability, and speed across its nationwide network and
launch the first 5G mobile network in the U.S in the first half of
2019.
About Sprint:
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications
services company that creates more and better ways to connect
its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint
served 54.6 million connections as of March
31, 2018 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the
first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands
including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost
Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international
push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Today, Sprint's legacy of innovation and service
continues with an increased investment to dramatically improve
coverage, reliability, and speed across its nationwide network
and commitment to launching the first 5G mobile
network in the U.S. You can learn more and visit Sprint
at www.sprint.com or
www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
About NXM Labs
NXM Labs Inc. is a Blockchain IoT
security company developing technology that enables smart devices
everywhere to operate and communicate with each other and their
surroundings automatically and securely without human intervention.
NXM is collaborating with global leaders in communications,
semiconductors, automotive, enterprise software, manufacturing,
consumer electronics and insurance to commercialize its
ground-breaking technology. The company is headquartered in
San Francisco. Visit
www.nxmlabs.com for more information.
1 Ookla's analysis of Speedtest Intelligence
data comparing average download speeds from May 2017 to May
2018 for all mobile results.
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