Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced it has achieved a Hybrid eCall certification to the EN 18052:2025 standard from DEKRA. The validation reinforces Keysight’s commitment to standards‑based, real‑world‑ready test solutions that enable automotive manufacturers to navigate evolving safety regulations and accelerate time-to-market for next-generation connected vehicles.
As cellular networks transition away from legacy 2G and 3G infrastructure, automakers face mounting pressure to deliver compliant Next-Generation eCall (NG-eCall) implementations that utilize packet-switched 4G and 5G networks. Because regional network modernization moves at varying speeds, vehicles must operate reliably across mixed-network environments. Keysight’s certified Hybrid eCall solution addresses this challenge directly, enabling in-vehicle systems (IVS) to dynamically switch between legacy and NG-eCall systems based on real-world network availability.
DEKRA’s validation confirms that Keysight’s end-to-end test solution successfully de-risks integration across the entire safety ecosystem—spanning the IVS, mobile networks, and public safety answering points (PSAPs). By building on Keysight’s previously achieved EN 17240 validation, this milestone ensures continuous alignment with evolving international standards.
The certification covers critical real-world testing scenarios, including:
- Emergency Call Setup: Validating rapid connection and stability across evolving network infrastructures.
- Minimum Set of Data (MSD) Transmission: Ensuring precise vehicle location and telemetry are accurately delivered to first responders.
- Voice Communication: Guaranteeing clear, uninterrupted voice quality under realistic network conditions.
- Network Fallback: Verifying fail-safe performance when transitioning between NG-eCall and legacy network environments.
Keysight will demonstrate its Hybrid eCall and NG‑eCall testing leadership at the ETSI NG‑eCall Plugtests™ 2026, organized by ETSI’s Centre for Testing and Interoperability. This event will bring together automotive manufacturers, suppliers, network operators, and emergency-services stakeholders to verify multi-vendor interoperability using commercial infrastructure.
Through the DEKRA certification and active leadership in industry Plugtests, Keysight reinforces its role as a technology partner helping shape the future of automotive emergency communications, supporting safer, more connected vehicles.
Lourdes Sánchez, Connectivity Director of DEKRA, said: “At DEKRA, we are committed to supporting the automotive industry in the transition towards next-generation emergency communications through testing and certification services aligned with the latest European standards. Our collaboration with Keysight in validating its Hybrid eCall capabilities according to EN 18052:2025 has enabled the verification of critical aspects related to interoperability, reliability, and regulatory readiness, helping accelerate the adoption of safer and more connected vehicle solutions for the future.”
Thomas Goetzl, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight’s Automotive & Energy Solutions, said: “The automotive industry is at a critical juncture as cellular infrastructure evolves. Automakers need proven, reliable testing methodologies to avoid compliance bottlenecks and deployment delays. Achieving this DEKRA certification underscores our commitment to delivering real-world-ready solutions, giving manufacturers the confidence to scale their connected vehicle platforms globally while meeting the highest safety standards."
