In its resolution adopted 3rd July 2012, the European Parliament has called on the European Commission and the Member States to make sure that the eCall system will be installed into every new vehicle by 2015. This message of the European Parliament is a major step towards the complete roll-out of eCall in Europe that will have a significant impact on citizens’ safety.

The GSMA mAutomotive team has prepared a communication for all European operators to ensure a common awareness and understanding of the importance of timely deployment of eCall, as well as the opportunity it represents in facilitating connected car services. European operators have a responsibility to engage and be ready to implement the eCall ‘flag’ by December 31^st 2014 as requested by the EC Recommendation.  The GSMA not only firmly supports this initiative but wishes to actively encourage greater co-operation amongst all stakeholders for successful deployment.

Download the full communiqué here

GSMA Pan European eCall Webinar: 13 September 2012

Download the presentation slides

eCall: How it works

Source: European Commission

Useful Links

Useful References for eCall deployment:

• The European Parliament IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) and TRAN (Transport and Tourism) committees are drafting an own-initiative report on the regulatory introduction of eCall.
• European eCall Implementation Platform (EeIP) – The EeIP is the coordination body bringing together all relevant stakeholders interested in the implementation of the pan-European eCall.
• HeERO (Harmonised eCall European Pilot) project – HeERO is an international pilot project preparing the general roll-out of the EU-wide seamless eCall service and includes nine European countries

Technical:

• The list of standards related to Pan-European eCall can be found here

Other:

• The eCall Program Overview and Design Considerations by Sierra Wireless