Supports DoCoMo's one-number service!BMW becomes a 5G connected car for 550 yen per month
The car is already a huge smartphone. NTT DoCoMo and BMW jointly developed Japan's first connected car service compatible with 5G and consumer eSIM. It started on March 1st. [See all images] Supports DoCoMo's one-number service! The "BMW iX" and "BMW i4" are vehicles that support this service, which makes BMW a 5G connected car for 550 yen per month. These two vehicles have traditionally been equipped with eSIM for BMW's connected service, but now they are compatible with DoCoMo's one-number service. The point is that it is compatible with DSDA (Dual-SIM-Dual-Active), activates two eSIMs at the same time, and can coexist with existing BMW services. Since it is a one-number service, you can use your car to receive calls and data communications to the numbers you use on your smartphone without the hassle of connecting to your smartphone via Bluetooth or wired connection. By the way, it can handle tethering for up to 10 cars, so it seems to be a hot topic among children, such as "If you get in ◯◯ -kun's car, you will be connected to the Internet." Recently, the number of car movements has increased due to the Korona-ka, and YouTube and Netflix are saved on tablets to accompany long drives. I think a car that naturally connects to the Internet and becomes a Wi-Fi access point is a huge benefit. The monthly fee is 550 yen, and the registration fee for the One Number Service is 550 yen for one registration. Considering that the vehicle will become a smartphone for 550 yen a month, isn't it quite an ant? It ’s good. BMW is good ... Source: NTT DoCoMo
Hisanori Kogure
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