SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 6, 2026 — 5GAA presented the future of connected mobility on U.S. roads, demonstrating next-generation vehicle connectivity technologies from satellite-enabled voice calls to automated tolling for connected vehicles and real-time road hazard alerts.

5GAA organized the conference “Advancing Connected Mobility in California: C-V2X and Connected Vehicle Infrastructure,” which included a keynote address from Toks Omishakin, California’s 4ᵗʰ Secretary of Transportation.

The demonstrations showcased innovations in V2X tolling, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and safety and awareness, uniting leading automakers, telecom operators, technology providers, and solution partners to present their solutions in real-world settings.

“Witnessing these technologies in operation highlights how our members are providing practical, interoperable solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and mobility for drivers and communities”, stated 5GAA Chairman Christoph Voigt.

The live demonstrations illustrated how connected tolling can optimize travel. 5GAA members, such as Audi, Autocrypt, Cohda Wireless, Ettifos, Indra, Microsec, Qualcomm, Valeo, Verizon, and Volkswagen, along with partners FHWA Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL) and Kapsch TrafficCom, showcased both Network V2X (Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange, MEC/5G solution integrated with STOL’s CV-MEC and Kapsch) and Direct C-V2X 5.9GHz-based tolling solutions (Valeo solution integrated with CV-MEC and Kapsch). Vehicles approaching simulated toll zones securely communicated with roadside units and executed seamless transactions, demonstrating how connected tolling can enhance efficiency while promoting safer traffic flow.

The demonstrations also emphasized connectivity capabilities beyond terrestrial networks. BMW, HARMAN, Qualcomm, Viasat and Fraunhofer presented NTN satellite technologies, featuring a live bi-directional voice call over Narrowband IoT networks and satellite-enabled communications. These demonstrations show how vehicles and connected devices can stay fully functional in remote locations, ensuring critical services continue even in challenging environments.

C-V2X-enabled safety and awareness solution technologies were also featured, with HARMAN, Miovision and Qualcomm demonstrating how connected vehicles can assist drivers in anticipating hazardous road situations. The demonstrations encompassed real-time traffic signal data and road hazard warnings, while AI-powered roadside sensor systems transmitted information via Direct C-V2X regarding unequipped vehicles and other road users to bolster safety-critical services and enhance protection for vulnerable road users

The Sacramento demonstrations highlight the association’s commitment to accelerating the rollout of connected technologies, demonstrating how seamless connectivity of the future is being achieved today.

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