Verizon finally steps into the connected car game with its own V2X platform – and it’s looking to do more than just catch up.
While AT&T and T-Mobile have had a head start testing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platforms with partners like Honda and Ford, Verizon is launching a more refined and collaborative solution: the Edge Transportation Exchange.
Announced in June 2025, this commercial V2X platform is designed to let connected cars, smart infrastructure, and even pedestrians share real-time data. Initial users include Volkswagen, the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Delaware Department of Transportation, and Rutgers University. It’s a major step in the evolution of cars from traditional mechanical machines to software-defined mobile devices.
“Our platform supports safety, visibility, and reliability for all road users,” said Shamik Basu, Verizon Business VP. Unlike some earlier solutions, Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange uses a virtual architecture, minimizing the need for costly physical infrastructure like roadside radio units. This makes deployment faster and potentially cheaper for partners.
Verizon’s V2X is more than just a tech showcase. It aims to be an API-first ecosystem that encourages collaboration among automakers, cities, and developers. That means scalable, real-world applications like weather condition alerts, intersection signal info, and vulnerable road user notifications could become standard in future smart cities.
Under the hood, Verizon is combining its 5G and LTE networks with 5G Edge compute and ultra-precise geolocation tech (dubbed Hyper Precise Location). This fusion enables low-latency, highly accurate communication between vehicles and infrastructure-without needing to rip up roads or install massive new networks.
Some may say Verizon is late to the party, but others argue they’ve used the time wisely. By watching early movers, Verizon has built a solution that avoids some pitfalls and embraces scalability from the start. The race toward safer, smarter mobility is far from over-and Verizon may have just entered with a strong second wind.