Speedy 4G LTE service means more in-car apps: Push has begun in Europe, but timing for U.S. is murky

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Rapid growth of the 4G LTE standard for high-speed data in mobile phones is expected to increase dramatically the demand for in-car connectivity. "LTE in cars is a real game-changer," Markus Dietz, project manager for BMW's LTE development team, told Automotive News Europe. He said the technology will offer in-car Internet connections that can be even faster than the highspeed connections currently available in most homes and offices. When 3G, the previous standard, was introduced a decade ago it paved the way for a number of in-car applications, especially navigation systems. But it lacked the bandwidth required for many data-intensive infotainment apps, such as video-on-demand.