Hyundai expands Vodafone IoT partnership in the Middle East

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has partnered with Vodafone IoT to deploy regulatory-compliant in-car connectivity to countries such as Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates in the Middle East.

Vodafone IoT will provide HMG with seamless in-car connectivity in the Middle East, thanks to its Global SIM+. This offers local network credentials, data routing, compliance with national laws, and seamless cross-border connectivity, making it easier and more efficient for carmakers and manufacturers to launch services in regulated countries, as well as giving them global access to connected services.

These capabilities are strengthened by Vodafone IoT's partnerships with local network providers. This assures compliance, provides network resilience, and reliable connectivity. Together, the network partners provide extensive coverage in the region, advanced IoT capabilities, and deep local expertise, enhancing the quality and reliability of HMG's connected services in the Middle East.

And combined with Vodafone IoT's leading managed connectivity platform, which integrates directly into the local network partner's infrastructure, manufacturers can manage their global IoT estate from a single platform.

Building on these capabilities, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis customers in the Middle East will gain access to a wide range of connected car features, including remote vehicle control, real-time status monitoring, and enhanced convenience services.

Vodafone IoT and HMG also plan to expand its in-car connectivity partnership to new countries within the Middle East and Africa in the near future.