5GAA and EATA are dedicated to prioritizing the use cases identified by both organizations in order to pinpoint the technical requirements that need to be addressed, both in the short and long term. To better support standards for connected and automated driving, prioritizing standardization by standards bodies such as ETSI, 3GPP, and SAE is also necessary. Beyond the dispute over spectrum-related issues (V2X), agreements on the use of certain bands, security and privacy, as well as vehicle safety requirements to be supported by mobile network operators (MNOs) and vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) will need to be addressed jointly. Last but not least, agreement between mobile network operators and original equipment manufacturers is also key to developing business models and aligning the timelines of both industries.
5GAA comprises 33 members, eight of which are founding members (AUDI AG, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Nokia, and Qualcomm Incorporated). 5GAA is a multi-industry association dedicated to developing, testing, and promoting communication solutions, initiating their standardization, and accelerating their commercial availability and global market penetration to address societal needs. Its areas of focus include developing, testing, and promoting communication solutions; initiating their standardization; and accelerating their commercial availability and global market penetration for connected mobility and road safety needs, with applications such as autonomous driving, ubiquitous access to services, and integration into smart cities and intelligent transportation.
EATA currently comprises six leading associations and 38 companies, including telecom operators, retailers, car manufacturers, and automotive and truck suppliers. The Alliance's primary objective is to promote the widespread deployment of hybrid connectivity for connected and automated driving in Europe. EATA's first concrete step is advancing the 'pre-implementation project' to test the functionality of the hybrid communication required for autonomous driving in real-world traffic situations. Furthermore, EATA aims to identify and address service and technology plans, safety requirements, and regulatory and business issues. The project will tackle cross-border interoperability, including physical and digital infrastructure, as well as vehicle location issues.

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