SKT unveils world’s first telematics service in China

SK Telecom, the country’s top mobile carrier, announced that it introduced the world’s first commercial mobile telematics service in China on Wednesday.

The E-MIV service will enable people to use their mobile phones to protect, control and manage their cars, according to SKT officials.

SKT has partnered with Shenzhen E-eye, a Chinese GPS service provider, to tap into the telematics market in China. SKT purchased a 65.5 percent stake in the Chinese company earlier in 2007.