Bharti Airtel Share Price in Green as Kia Partners with Airtel for IoT-Enabled Connected Cars

On October 15, 2024, Kia India, a leading premium carmaker, announced a partnership with Airtel Business, the B2B division of Bharti Airtel, one of India’s top telecom companies. 

This partnership will support Kia’s new Kia Connect 2.0 platform, focusing on 5 key areas: vehicle management, AI voice commands, convenience, remote control, safety and security, and navigation. Airtel’s strong nationwide network will provide secure and reliable real-time connectivity for all Kia’s connected car models, ensuring smooth data transfer for essential features.

Airtel’s IoT platform, ‘Airtel IoT Hub,’ will power Kia’s connected vehicles with advanced analytics and real-time insights. These IoT solutions will work for both internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs). Airtel will ensure full data privacy and security for the connected cars while also streamlining and automating operations throughout the vehicle production and management process.

Key features of Airtel’s IoT platform for connected vehicles include

• Seamless Connectivity for ICE and  EV Models: A future-ready solution that connects both internal combustion and electric vehicles effortlessly.
• Complete Data Privacy & Compliance: Ensures customer data security and privacy.
• Support for Telematics and Infotainment: Supports various automotive uses like telematics, infotainment, and car-owner journeys.
• eSIMs for “Connected at Birth” Experience: Vehicles come with Airtel’s eSIMs, so they are connected straight from the factory. The platform also supports eUICC technology, making it future-proof.
• Enhanced Safety Features: Includes safety features like SOS emergency calling and real-time connectivity during accidents or emergencies.
• Custom Data Plans: Offers flexible data plans tailored for both high and low-data consumption vehicles.
• Device Health Monitoring & FOTA Updates: Allows for remote health checks and Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates to keep vehicles running smoothly with the latest software.
• End-to-End Support & Real-Time Monitoring: Airtel provides continuous support, monitoring vehicle performance and customer experience to improve efficiency.

Airtel Business, India’s first ICT service provider to connect over 20 million devices through IoT solutions, now powers over 33 million IoT devices and holds about 55% of the IoT connectivity market in India. Their IoT platform offers wide-ranging features, supporting both domestic and global needs, network intelligence, and industry-specific innovations. Airtel has partnered with major companies like Adani Energy, Secure Meters, TP Western Odisha Distribution, and Matter Motor Works for various IoT deployments, including smart meters and bikes.

Kia continues to explore innovations that positively impact the automotive industry. With its Kia 2.0 transformation strategy, focusing on advanced design and technology, Kia is leading change in India. The launch of the EV9 and Carnival Limousine highlights its role as an industry disruptor, introducing new technologies and setting new standards in the market.

On October 15, 2024, the Bharti Airtel Ltd share price opened at ₹1,708.00, touching the day’s high of ₹1,732.75 as of 2:40 PM on the NSE. 

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