AT&T to Provide Ford Vehicles With LTE Wireless Connections
- SYNC Connect will let drivers unlock doors with smartphones
- Service will begin with Escape SUVs; other models to follow
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AT&T Inc. will provide its fastest mobile service to Ford Motor Co. vehicles, starting with the Escape, as the company expands in the connected-car market.
The nation’s second-largest carrier will use its LTE network to power Ford’s SYNC Connect app for Escapes set to be released this spring, with other models to follow. Drivers will be able to use their phones to lock and unlock car doors, check fuel levels and locate where they parked. The service is free for five years though doesn’t include Wi-Fi access.