Summary: The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance is officially backing C-V2X (cellular vehicle to everything) technology, and to that end has published a white paper with official recommendations. The white paper follows the creation of a V2X task force in June 2016 to study and evaluate V2X technologies and requirements, while looking to harmonize mobile network operators’ views on LTE-based V2X and DSRC/IEEE-802.11p. The white paper contains the findings of two years of work by a task force of industry specialists who are already providing cellular connectivity to over 30 million vehicles worldwide. Objectives of the paper include a reduced time to market of C-V2X and triggering co-operation with the automotive industry in order to create a common understanding amongst key players. Additionally, its work is covering various deployment aspects of the connected car, including multi-operators and roaming, business models of operating an intelligent transport system (ITS), examining available spectrum and regulatory aspects and reviewing security and privacy issues. Key conclusions from the NGMN: C-V2X technology is superior to IEEE 802.11p standards from a technical, economical and eco-system perspective and can easily satisfy basic yet critical safety applications Its technical advantages include communication range, latency and scalability It has a natural evolution path to future advanced applications by updating current networks to 5G It not only covers safety features for vehicles but also supports use cases for other traffic participants, such as pedestrians and cyclists Tests are already ongoing, and the technology can be deployed by 2020 “This white paper can provide the framework for a smooth transition into the world of the truly connected car “ especially as we start to see the introduction of 5G,” said Huang Yuhong, deputy general manager for China Mobile Research Institute. The white paper is available for download here [PDF]. Likes