WiBro enabled car navigation systems
2009/06/04 00:03Car navigation systems are gaining popularity in Korea offering some unique real-time services like where to find the cheapest gas:
The networks SBS and YTN started to provide real-time traffic information service, including gasoline prices, last October. The system compares gasoline and diesel prices at 135,000 gas stations and the state of congested roads on a daily basis. Because of the success of these services, MBC is reportedly planning to launch a traffic and gas-price service as well.
KT and EASYCAR launched a new WiBro-enabled navigation system in May. And a Reuters article mentions some other WiBro navigation systems in the works:
Another South Korean firm, Thinkware System, has partnered with network operator KT and will begin selling a new WiMax-powered navigation system next month.
KT, which is offering WiMax service in Seoul and nearby areas at monthly fees of 10,000 won-27,000 won ($8-$22), is also in early-stage discussions with Hyundai Motor to provide WiMax connections in some premium car models through installed navigation.
SK Telecom is also looking to vehicle telematics as a new market when they unveiled their Mobile in Vehicle service at the Auto Shanghai 2009 show:
With MIV, telematics now offers mobile telecommunications technology, platform and content, representing a new concept of convergence services where customers can use their mobile phones to diagnose and control their cars, and use various multimedia services.
Korea.Net: SK Telecom to tap China's telematics market (February 17, 2008)
SK Telecom: Telematics
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