• Verizon partnered with KDDI to provide 5G Standalone, LTE telematics connectivity for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles in the U.S.
• Agreement makes Verizon the U.S. connectivity provider supporting BMW Connected Drive services across new BMW Group models, including BMW, MINI.
• KDDI will supply its Global Communications Platform, giving BMW control of connectivity and data routing over Verizon’s 5G core network.
• Service will run on Verizon’s 5G Standalone for Connected Vehicles offering, based on 3GPP Release 16 standards.

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