European Telematics & ITS: The Opportunities for Cellular, WiFi and WiMax in telematics

SUMMARY

This report provides an overview of the current and near-future technologies being developed to support mobile data communications in Europe. The main aim of the report is to identify the key characteristics of each bearer, their deployment status and their suitability for telematics.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive summary

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Conclusions for telematics
• 1.3 Technical summary of data bearers

2. Evolution from 2G to 4G cellular data bearers

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 2G bearers
  • 2.2.1. SMS (text messaging)
  • 2.2.2. GPRS
  • 2.2.3. EDGE
• 2.3 3G bearers
  • 2.3.1. UMTS / 3G
  • 2.3.2. HSDPA
  • 2.3.3. HSUPA
• 2.4 The 3G LTE project (4G)
• 2.5 In-Band Modem
• 2.6 Outlook for cellular-based telematics

3. WiFi hotspots and networks

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Wi-Fi standards
• 3.3 Wi-Fi in the car
• 3.4 Hotspot availability
  • 3.4.1. Commercial hotspot distribution
  • 3.4.2. Commercial hotspot market leaders
  • 3.4.3. Public WiFi hotspots / Metro WiFi
• 3.5 Home Wi-Fi networks
  • 3.5.1. Penetration of broadband and home WiFi in Europe
  • 3.5.2. Links between the car and the home
• 3.6 Future outlook for WiFi in the car

4. Mobile WiMax networks

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Comparing Mobile WiMax with other data bearers
• 4.3 Mobile WiMax licenses and auctions
• 4.4 Availability of WiMax devices
• 4.5 WiMax and the automotive industry
• 4.6 Mobile-Fi ~ beyond even WiMax

List of figures

• Figure 1. Key characteristics of data bearers
• Figure 2. Identifying data bearers for telematics
• Figure 3. Summary of data bearer capabilities
• Figure 4. Launch timing and roll out of cellular data bearers
• Figure 5. SMS routing for eCall in the UK
• Figure 6. EDGE coverage map for Europe
• Figure 7. HSDPA coverage map for Europe
• Figure 8. Comparison of In-Band Modem and SMS routing
• Figure 9. Summary of key 802.11 standards
• Figure 10. Practical uses for vehicle embedded Wi-Fi
• Figure 11. Distribution of commercial hotspots by country
• Figure 12. Distribution of commercial hotspots by location
• Figure 13. Hotspot supply concentration by country
• Figure 14. Typical Metro WiFi deployment
• Figure 15. Penetration of internet access by country
• Figure 16. Fixed and Mobile WiMax roll out and use cases
• Figure 17. WiMax positioned relative to other data bearers