JT partnership launches smart driving monitor
'SMART' devices that constantly monitor driving habits are being launched by an international partnership involving JT.
The devices combine GPS tracking, 'black box'-style data recording about acceleration and cornering, and a sim card to communicate through the mobile phone network.
The technology should enable insurance companies to track exactly where, when and how a car is being driven, leading to a significant reduction in insurance premiums, and potentially reducing the number of accidents.
JT's involvement comes from its extensive range of roaming partners worldwide.
Paul Bullock, head of M2M at JT, said that the service was a good example of how JT was doing more business overseas, and bringing investment back to the island.
'It has been estimated that over the next five years, 70% of cars in the UK could have these devices installed,' he said.
'We hope that we can play a big part in that through our network of roaming agreements, and all of this will be managed in the Channel Islands, bringing money back to JT, which of course is ultimately owned by the Jersey taxpayer.'
