*** Wingcast, Sprint, BMW and yes, Globalstar *** BMW is upmarket enough that BMW drivers wouldn't want to lose communications when they leave town. Globalstar is the only effective answer.
Since Vodafone wasn't able to make a fist of Globalstar, perhaps Sprint would like to take over where Vodafone left off?
<FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint PCS (NYSE: PCS) today announced a strategic agreement with BMW to deliver all-digital, all-PCS wireless voice and data solutions to those customers who purchase a 2001 model year BMW vehicle. Sprint PCS is one of four service providers for integrated wireless phones in 2001 BMW vehicles.
"We're extremely excited to partner with BMW," said Joe Averkamp, senior director automotive telematics business, Sprint PCS. "Our partnership is designed to meet the specific communications solutions needs of drivers across the country. And our goal is to offer drivers increased safety and more information and convenience while on the road."
BMW drivers selecting Sprint PCS service also will have access to the advanced communications features offered on Sprint PCS' all-digital, all-PCS nationwide wireless network, including voice call services and Internet access through the Sprint PCS Wireless Web.
BMW drivers will also have access to Sprint PCS Voice Command, the first nationwide network-based, voice-activated dialing and information service. Voice Command users simply create a personal address book and dial (*) (TALK) to let their voice do the dialing. Voice Command allows users to safely and quickly access people and information using various speech-enabled functions while using any Sprint PCS handset.... >
Cars, trucks, trains, planes, boats and military are potentially huge markets for Globalstar.
Luxury cars such as Jaguar, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes will be the first to use Globalstar. If a Jaguar had total coverage high quality telephones installed and a BMW didn't, a lot of people would choose the Lexus.
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