Telstra: Regional mobile regulation important for autonomous vehicles

May 04

Telstra has said 4G would ‘enhance’ the safety and efficiency of autonomous vehicles, with expanding regional coverage therefore important with the regulatory backing of the government.

Telstra has said that provided certain regulatory settings for regional telecommunications coverage remain in place, it will continue expanding its mobile network for the benefit of Australia’s autonomous vehicle industry.

While conceding that mobile connectivity is “not essential” for the operation of autonomous vehicles to run, Telstra also emphasised that such connectivity would “enhance” the safety and usefulness of the vehicles.

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