Keysight Technologies has achieved a Hybrid eCall certification to the EN 18052:2025 standard from DEKRA.
As cellular networks transition away from legacy 2G and 3G infrastructure, auto makers 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. According to Keysight, its 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.
Building on Keysight’s previously achieved EN 17240 validation, this new certification ensures continuous alignment with evolving international standards.
Lourdes Sánchez, connectivity director at DEKRA, said, “At DEKRA, we are committed to supporting the automotive industry in the transition toward 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.”
The certification covers a range of critical real-world testing scenarios, including emergency call setup to validate rapid and stable connections across evolving network infrastructures, minimum set of data (MSD) transmission to ensure accurate delivery of vehicle location and telemetry data to emergency responders, voice communication to verify clear and uninterrupted call quality under realistic network conditions, and network fallback to confirm reliable operation when transitioning between NG-eCall and legacy network environments.
Thomas Goetzl, vice president and general manager of Keysight’s Automotive & Energy Solutions, added, “The automotive industry is at a critical juncture as cellular infrastructure evolves. Auto makers 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.”
Keysight will demonstrate its Hybrid eCall and NG‑eCall testing at the ETSI NG‑eCall Plugtests 2026.
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