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title: "Viasat partners with BMW to demo integrated satellite voice calling in cars"
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description: "Viasat has partnered with BMW Group to demonstrate integrated satellite voice calling in the BMW iX3 infotainment system. Utilizing Viasat’s L-band satellite network, the demo supports NB-IoT voice for connectivity beyond terrestrial mobile coverage, focusing on safety-critical communications. The program leverages Cubic3 eSIM capabilities, Qualcomm automotive modem hardware, and Fraunhofer IIS AI voice codec technology."
datetime: "2026-07-17T09:46:26.000Z"
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# Viasat partners with BMW to demo integrated satellite voice calling in cars

-   Viasat entered a research collaboration with BMW Group to demonstrate integrated satellite voice calling in a BMW iX3 infotainment system. \* Demo uses Viasat’s L-band satellite network to carry NB-IoT voice, targeting connectivity beyond terrestrial mobile coverage for safety-critical communications. \* Program builds on earlier work involving Cubic3 eSIM capabilities, with Qualcomm automotive modem hardware and a Fraunhofer IIS AI voice codec. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. ViaSat Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202607170545OMX\_\_\_\_\_CNEWS\_DE\_GNW9763900\_de) on July 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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