Verizon Business officially launched Edge Transportation Exchange, a V2X (vehicle-to-everything) platform that integrates 5G, LTE, mobile edge computing (MEC), and precise geolocation to enable near-real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure and vulnerable road users.
Edge Transportation Exchange is an advanced platform designed to enable seamless, real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and even pedestrians. It brings to life a vision where your car can receive instant alerts about road hazards like construction zones or nearby pedestrians, while also accessing live traffic signal data to help optimize your route. This is the connected, responsive future that Edge Transportation Exchange is making possible.
Key customers include Volkswagen Group of America, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Delaware DOT, and Rutgers University’s CAIT testbed.
Shamik Basu, VP of Strategic Connectivity & IoT for Verizon Business, emphasized that the service streamlines integration—using virtual architecture and APIs via ThingSpace IoT—eliminating the need for costly roadside units, while supporting existing factory telematics chips or smartphone apps.
Complementing the Verizon rollout, Qualcomm has closed its acquisition of Israeli V2X specialist Autotalks, a move originally announced in 2023 With an estimated deal value of around $350 million, the acquisition brings Qualcomm automotive-qualified global V2X chipsets that can be embedded both in vehicles and infrastructure
Nakul Duggal, Group GM of Automotive & IoT at Qualcomm Technologies, said the integration adds “production-ready” V2X solutions to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis, reinforcing efforts in assisted and automated driving, advanced safety features, and traffic efficiency.
The company has been investing in V2X since 2017, recognizing its importance in road safety. Notably, Qualcomm Automotive revenue grew 59% year-over-year in its most recent fiscal quarter to $959M .
Why this matters:
| Trend | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Holistic V2X rollout | Verizon’s network-as-a-platform model aligns with Qualcomm’s chip-level focus, bringing both ends—connectivity and hardware—into production. |
| Faster deployment | With virtualized infrastructure and embedded chips, OEMs can deploy V2X without extensive hardware retrofits. |
| Regulatory and OEM momentum | Volkswagen is already planning to integrate Verizon’s V2X tech in its next year’s models, while state agencies and testbeds are actively participating. | |
| Safety & efficiency benefits | From pedestrian and hazard alerts to adaptive traffic and tolling, V2X bridges a gap that LTE/5G alone couldn’t address. |
What’s next?
- OEM launches: Expect 2026–27 model year vehicles (starting with VW) to come with embedded V2X connectivity.
- Municipal scaling: Programs in Arizona, Delaware, New Jersey (Rutgers test loop) expand beyond trials into production (verizon.com).
- Global compatibility: Qualcomm’s Autotalks acquisition fast-tracks international V2X deployments, aligning with cellular networks worldwide.
- Integration push: Telecoms and chipmakers are increasingly bundling cloud, edge compute, AI, and connectivity to support software-defined vehicles.
Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange and Qualcomm’s chip-level enhancements collectively mark a turning point in the V2X ecosystem—offering scalable infrastructure, OEM-ready devices, and a pathway toward safer, smarter roads.