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News: Nav4All Shuts Down

pocketgpsworld.comIt would seem that Nav4All, the Dutch Navigation outfit that pioneered free navigation apps has been forced to suspend service.

Nav4All had a map licence agreement with Navteq (now owned by Nokia) who have chosen not to renew. As Nav4All used a server based map service with maps being delivered to end users over the air this has effectively forced Nav4All to give notice that service will go offline with immediate effect.

Nav4All cited the short notice given by Navteq and the unexpected refusal to re-licence as reasons why they are unable to secure alternative map licensing arrangements.

There is no comment on when or indeed if Nav4All will resume service so it is not known if they hope to negotiate access to map data with TeleAtlas instead.

Why Navteq have chosen to make this move is not known but the timing, only shortly after Nokia announce free navigation in the form of Ovi Maps, will surely lead to accusations that Nokia are moving to secure their place in the market despite the risk of large fines if they are found in violation of EU competition legislation.

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Posted on Sunday, January 31 @ 20:07:15 UTC by Darren Griffin

 
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