DENSO Collaborates with AT&T to Improve Road Safety Technology

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AT&T (NYSE:T) and DENSO Products and Services Americas have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance road safety through advanced transportation technologies. The partnership combines AT&T's nationwide cellular network and cloud-based Intelligent Transportation Platform with DENSO's MobiQ V2X On-Board Unit technology.

The collaboration leverages hybrid communication systems, including 5.9 GHz C-V2X for critical safety applications and cellular connectivity for nationwide coverage. The solution aims to enable safer vehicle movement while supporting localized services and integration with city infrastructure.

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• Integration of AT&T's nationwide cellular network with DENSO's automotive expertise
• Implementation of hybrid communication systems for enhanced safety
• Deep integration capabilities with city infrastructure

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LONG BEACH, Calif. and ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading mobility supplier DENSO and AT&T Connected Solutions are working together to help deliver to both cities and the automotive industry with a customizable portfolio of services and AT&T-certified hardware and software to enable safer and more efficient driving experience for the traveling public.

Today's ITS applications require continuous vehicle connectivity and an end-to-end national delivery platform for optimal driver and public safety. The AT&T network provides nationwide cellular coverage and a cloud-based Intelligent Transportation Platform, while 5.9 GHz C-V2X supports localized safety critical applications. The MobiQ V2X On-Board Unit supports the hybrid communication and interoperability of services using embedded cellular and 5.9 GHz modems necessary for next generation transportation.

AT&T is trialing advanced transportation technologies, services and an intelligent transportation platform that can provides a national transportation platform and a portfolio of services to support safe movement of vehicles across the country while enabling localized services and deep integration into the cities infrastructure supporting key safety and public transportation services.

"MobiQ stands for mobility, intelligence and quality," said Hiroshi Yanone, Director of Smart Mobility at DENSO Products and Services Americas. "We are excited to collaborate with AT&T and deliver these game-changing devices that protect and enhance the movement of people, vehicles, and goods on the road."

"Intelligent transportation solutions are important to AT&T because they utilize the company's core strengths in connectivity, data, and network innovation to transform how people and goods move," said Usman Zafar, Associate Vice President, AT&T Connected Solutions. "Our advanced transportation technologies and services support safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems, while creating strategic business opportunities in the ecosystem."

DENSO is a Tier 1 supplier of OEM safety and communications vehicle technology built on more than 75 years of leadership in the automotive industry and a proven track record of superior products, exceptional performance and award-winning customer support. For more information on MobiQ, visit https://mobiq.io/

About DENSO
Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.9 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company's 158,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 8.6 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For more information about DENSO's operations worldwide, visit https://www.DENSO.com/global/en/. 

In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ team members across nearly 50 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, DENSO in North America generated $12.5 billion in consolidated sales. To learn more about DENSO operations in the region and explore career opportunities, please visit https://www.DENSO.com/us-ca/en/. 

About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between AT&T and DENSO focused on?

The partnership focuses on delivering customizable transportation services and AT&T-certified hardware/software to enable safer and more efficient driving experiences through intelligent transportation solutions.

What technology is AT&T providing in the DENSO collaboration?

AT&T is providing its nationwide cellular network, cloud-based Intelligent Transportation Platform, and advanced transportation technologies to support safe vehicle movement across the country.

What is DENSO's MobiQ V2X On-Board Unit?

MobiQ V2X is an on-board unit that supports hybrid communication and interoperability of services using embedded cellular and 5.9 GHz modems for next-generation transportation.

How will AT&T and DENSO's collaboration improve road safety?

The collaboration improves road safety by combining AT&T's nationwide connectivity and cloud platform with DENSO's automotive technology to enable continuous vehicle connectivity and safety-critical applications.

What infrastructure is being used in the AT&T-DENSO transportation system?

The system uses a hybrid infrastructure combining AT&T's cellular network, cloud-based Intelligent Transportation Platform, and 5.9 GHz C-V2X technology for localized safety applications.