Vodafone Group and e& strengthened ties with a connected car partnership, combining the former’s IoT business with the UAE operator’s network to provide smart services for Mercedes-Benz’s vehicles in the country. The companies claim the agreement “can provide seamless cross-border connectivity, making it easier and more efficient for customers to access connected services globally”. Vodafone described connectivity from e-SIM as “locally configured”, meaning it satisfies all connectivity standards and requirements in the UAE to guarantee “reliable and secure experience”. The deal is also expected to give Vodafone and e& “a broader reach” to serve digital automotive solutions of OEMs. Today, e& owns holds a 15.1 per cent stake in Vodafone, up from an initial 9.8 per cent in 2022.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 16, 2024 10:48 UTC