A San Francisco Waymo outage due to 5G failure highlights the need for multi-network backup, which FatPipe’s tech provides with 99% uptime in trials.

A recent outage in San Francisco disrupted Waymo’s autonomous vehicles due to degraded 5G connectivity from a power failure, exposing the risks of relying on a single network. FatPipe Inc has developed software-defined multipath technology that enables seamless switching between multiple networks—including 5G, 4G, and GEO/LEO satellites—to maintain continuous connectivity. In real-world trials by Project Darwin involving ambulances in London, the system achieved over 99% availability despite individual network gaps of 10% to 20%, ensuring no service interruption during outages or failures. The solution offers a proven way to prevent disruptions in autonomous mobility systems as urban deployments expand.