AT&T: IoT opportunities for carriers extend far beyond simple connected devices
The burgeoning market of the internet of things teems with opportunities to generate revenue by providing wireless services to a wide range of devices. But for carriers, the IoT is about much more than just connecting devices, according to Steve Hodges, AT&T’s senior vice president of business customer experience and strategy.
The connected car alone provides multiple ways for mobile network operators to leverage their services, Hodges said at an investors conference Thursday morning. In addition to wireless diagnostic offerings, operators can provide driver-assistant capabilities such as navigation services, and deliver entertainment and other content to passengers in the car. Read more…