Earlier this year AT&T and Vodafone announced a collaboration to “accelerate Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and innovation in the automotive industry.” The announcement of the AT&T-Vodafone cooperation is an important step forward for automotive connectivity as it takes global automakers interested in working with AT&T and/or Vodafone a step closer to delivering a global connectivity solution. This Insight examines automaker, telecom operator, and connectivity partner activities in light of this collaborative effort.