From The Drive · Andrew P. Collins · · 50s
4G LTE Shutdown Bricks Modern Cars
4G LTE shutdown risks bricking modern cars by 2030.
In brief
4G LTE shutdown risks bricking modern cars by 2030. Carriers plan 4G LTE shutdown by 2030, potentially bricking cars that rely on network connectivity. Originally reported by The Drive.
4g LTE networks closing
Carriers plan to decommission 4g lte networks by 2030, risking bricking modern cars.
500 million connected cars
About 500 million connected cars exist globally, expected to double by 2035.
Software features fail offline
Software-based car functions can become useless if disconnected from network.
Omdia analyst warning
Omdia principal io t analyst john canali warned automakers face vehicles that cannot connect to networks.
2030 model year cars
Automakers are developing 2030 model year cars now to prepare for 4g shutdown.
4g hardware becomes obsolete
Cars with 4g modems cannot connect to 5g networks, rendering them obsolete once networks shift.
The bottom line
Carriers plan 4G LTE shutdown by 2030, potentially bricking cars that rely on network connectivity.
