Volvo onCall Turns 10, Gets Upgraded

Swedish car manufacturer Volvo recently announced it is celebrating ten years since it has first launched the Volvo onCall emergency assistance system and has therefore upgraded it with several new features. At the same time, pricing of the system has also been reduced significantly.

Volvo onCall is a GPS-based communication system that can be activated both manually and automatically by the driver in the event of an emergency situation.

The system includes a built-in mobile phone that has an embedded SIM-card for emergency or assistance calls. There is also a slot for an extra SIM-card that can be used for all regular calls.

The built-in phone is more powerful and has a better reception than any regular mobile phone. Volvo onCall is now also compatible with the Volvo Bluetooth system.

“In addition to the safety it provides in an emergency situation, Volvo onCall also offers enhanced security in the event of a break-in or theft. If the car's alarm is activated for more than 15 seconds, the Volvo onCall operator is alerted and he or she in turn contacts the owner. If the car is stolen, the operator can monitor the car's exact location via GPS, remotely immobilise the vehicle and inform the police. At the request of the owner, the operator can also unlock the doors. The security functions are an option in Volvo onCall,” a company statement reads.

As said, the price has also been reduced to about EUR 1,000 and includes a free 2-year subscription that can be renewed on the internet by the customer. The system is offered on 14 markets and is available as an option on all Volvo models.