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Autonet Mobile and Delphi to Explore New Internet Based Telematics and In-Car Entertainment Products

Posted on: Friday, 4 January 2008, 09:00 CST

Autonet Mobile and Delphi today announced they will explore new Telematics and in-car entertainment products that will bring the power of the Internet to the car. By leveraging Delphi's leadership in automotive electronics and Autonet Mobile's TRU-Technology, passengers will enjoy seamless Internet connectivity and enjoy a vast array of available Internet media services while traveling in their car.

In addition to offering the first wireless broadband network where multiple passengers can check email, chat, surf the web, game or communicate via any WiFi-enabled device, Autonet Mobile will also be demonstrating at CES new product features that allow passengers to store personalized content including movies, television shows, music and online games on their in-car WiFi router. Consumers can access their personalized stored content via the unit's simple user interface from any wireless device including gaming consoles, media players, laptops, WiFi enabled cell phones or web tablets.

"This is all about making in-car entertainment exciting again. We are delighted to be working with Delphi, a leader in automotive electronics, to deliver entertainment and content to the car and allow families to access the Internet while on the road," said Sterling Pratz, CEO of Autonet Mobile. "Over the last year, automotive manufacturers have recognized that consumers want to share, store and access entertainment and data in their cars. And now adults and teens have the ability to bring personalized entertainment and content with them into the backseat."

Optimized for the in-car experience Autonet Mobile turns the car into a secure mobile hotspot and is effective on more than 95 percent of U.S. roadways. Autonet Mobile's patent pending TRU-Technology enables seamless Internet access so that passengers stay connected while driving. TRU-Technology provides intelligent, dynamic session management between high/low speed networks, producing a reliable user experience. Autonet Mobile ensures a secure, broadband-level connection to any WiFi-enabled device within close proximity to the vehicle.

About Delphi

For more information on Delphi, please visit www.delphi.com.

About Autonet Mobile

Autonet Mobile is the world's first in-car Internet service provider. Founded by a corporate executive and former race car driver and a leading network architect and designer, the company is dedicated to enhancing the in-car experience, by bringing a rich, networked multimedia experience to the 200+ million cars on the road in the U.S. Autonet Mobile currently provides Avis Rent a Car with the Avis Connect service and is continuing to roll out the service nationwide. For more information about Autonet Mobile visit www.autonetmobile.com.

CES press kit available at: www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/autonet.

Source: Business Wire

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