AT&T signs agreement with BMW

AT&T has announced an agreement with BMW to wirelessly deliver an enhanced suite of safety and infotainment services to future BMW models. These enhancements build on BMW's existing portfolio of connected services – known as BMW Assist – which includes, among others features, direct access to emergency and concierge call centre services, traffic information and an online portal for weather forecasts, fuel prices, and news.
May 17, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSAT&T has announced an agreement with 1731 BMW to wirelessly deliver an enhanced suite of safety and infotainment services to future BMW models. These enhancements build on BMW's existing portfolio of connected services – known as BMW Assist – which includes, among others features, direct access to emergency and concierge call centre services, traffic information and an online portal for weather forecasts, fuel prices, and news.
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