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Next Generation eCall and the potential coverage gap underneath it
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU requires new vehicles from 2026-2027 onwards to support Next Generation eCall over 4G and 5G networks, but non-uniform 2G and 3G network shutdowns across Europe risk creating significant coverage gaps for emergency calls in existing vehicles. This creates a patchwork of network capabilities complicating OEM compliance and vehicle safety in multiple markets.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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European vehicle makers face urgent coordination challenges since mobile network shutdowns differ by country, threatening emergency call reliability. You must engage mobile operators and policymakers now to secure consistent packet-switched coverage or risk your vehicles losing critical safety functions across markets.
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