General Motors (GM) has selected AT&T networks to offer 4G LTE services in its vehicles in the US and Canada.
The vehicles to be offered with the services will be the company's cars, trucks and crossovers including the 2015 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models that will be available in 2014.
General Motors Global Connected Consumer president Mary Chan said that the vehicle will also act as its own mobile device, enabling embedded vehicle capabilities, while allowing consumers to bring in and connect to personal mobile devices.
"As we implement 4G LTE connectivity into our vehicles the most important piece we will consider is delivering this technology to our customers in a safe manner, staying focused on reducing any related distractions," Chan said.
"Developers will be able to take full advantage of 4G LTE speeds as they design vehicle-specific apps, and they can pursue development knowing that they'll have a broad base of potential customers as connectivity is built-in across GM brands and regions."
The services offered by the 4G LTE are expected to include in-vehicle Wi-Fi hot spots, infotainment options like streaming video entertainment in the back seat, real-time updates, faster application downloads, real-time traffic and navigation updates from the cloud.
In 1996, GM launched the OnStar built-in connected services in its vehicles, in which the 4G LTE services are also included.
The company also plans to work with additional carrier partners to enable connectivity in other brands that include Opel and Vauxhall.
