FCA Implements 4G LTE for Connected Services

Sept. 12, 2016

Sept. 12, 2016—Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced Friday that it will introduce 4G LTE connectivity in its new fourth-generation Uconnect 8.4 and 8.4 NAV systems. 

The new connectivity will improve service coverage, increase application responsiveness and speed up connected services. 

"The advancement from 3G network to 4G LTE network capability gives our customers a great opportunity to expand upon and explore the efficiency and convenience that our built-in connected services have to offer," Tricia Hecker, FCA global head of connected services, said. "As our Uconnect systems continue to develop new services and features, this increase of network connectivity allows our systems to evolve and progress as technology changes."

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