TMCnet News
Accel Telecom Launches First Standalone Connected Car Smartphone; VOYAGER connects drivers easily, clearly and safely(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Tel Aviv- Israel -- Accel Telecom, a leading Israeli telecommunications company, has officially launched VOYAGER, the ultimate Connected Car Smartphone device. VOYAGER is the first standalone Connected Car Smartphone device that can be easily installed in any car and operates using an existing phone number via a twin-SIM. VOYAGER is a dedicated Connected Car Smartphone device that provides drivers with a safer and superior Connected Car experience. The device combines Android based Smartphone technology with an HSUPA Qualcomm module to deliver a driver centric device that ensures safer calling, easy navigation via a dedicated Waze launcher key and multiple car focused applications. VOYAGER is designed to enhance safe driving with hands-free dialing, dedicated large physical keys, crystal clear, echo free sound quality and an in-car 3G WiFi Hotspot connection among the many core features. VOYAGER also connects to the car on-board diagnostics (OBD) to allow car diagnostics, fleet management applications and more. At some point in the future, every car will need to be connected to the outside world through a cellular network. The most user-friendly and secure way to enable this is by embedding a SIM card and a communication module inside the car. GSMA's mAutomotive Report, 2012 Shmulik Keret, VP Waze said: "VOYAGER will provide drivers with a superb Waze navigation experience and we are excited to partner with Accel Telecom on this innovative connected car device." Marc Seelenfreund, CEO Accel said: "Our user-friendly, cost effective and secure Carfone devices have seen substantial market success. We expect strong demand for the new generation VOYAGER Connected Car Smartphone device in both European and US markets in line with recent industry reports and our own research with industry influencers." Key features: Android UI HSUPA Qualcomm based device In-car 3G-WiFi Hotspot connectivity Integration with Google and Exchange High level noise reduction and echo cancelation Voice activation Driver centric design to ensure safe driving Dedicated hard keys for safe intuitive operation Car centric applications for advanced communication Dedicated Waze launcher key for easy navigation Crystal clear echo free sound quality Connection to OBD via BT or RS232 About Accel Telecom Accel Telecom is a leader in the Israeli telecommunications market known for its ability to introduce the newest and most robust solutions in IP, wireless and cellular technologies to the telecom market. Accel work with leading telecom and mobile operators providing cutting edge communications solutions. Press Contacts Jamie Ivory Hotwire PR Tel: +44 (0) 207 608 2500 Email: [email protected] Ben Pattie [email protected] www.hotwirepr.com ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). (c) 2013 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |