Wilson Electronics, a supplier of cellular signal booster technology, announced that the weBoost Drive Reach OTR has been selected as the winner of the Connected Car Innovation of the Year for the 2021 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards. This in-vehicle cell signal booster for semi-trucks and overlanders has been named a winner among Aeva, Carro, Ford Motor Co, Infineon Technologies, Mercedes-Benz, TuSimple, and an impressive list of other leading companies and startups in the AutoTech industry.
“We’re thrilled to be named a Connected Car Innovation of the Year winner by the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards,” said Bruce Lancaster, CEO of Wilson Electronics. “We created the Drive Reach OTR in response to demand from the trucking industry, which is working in overdrive to help fulfill freight orders. This honor reinforces our commitment to creating the most powerful, reliable cell signal boosters to ensure that truckers can always stay connected on their routes.”
First released in November 2020, the weBoost Drive Reach OTR is weBoost’s most powerful multi-user, in-vehicle cell signal booster for semi-trucks and overlanders. With its ruggedized, all-weather OTR Truck OmniDirectional Antenna, it boasts a maximum connection range and a 60 percent larger service range than other boosters on the market.
The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards recognize the top companies and products in the automotive technology sector today. Entries are judged by an independent panel of experts based on innovation, performance, ease of use, functionality, value and impact. The full list of 2021 award winners can be found here.