Vodafone UK today announced that it has selected Telmap, a world
leader in mapping and navigation solutions, to power its Satellite
Navigation (Sat Nav) solution on the new BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8310
smartphone.
The new Vodafone Sat Nav service enables customers to enjoy a rich
mapping, navigation and travel experience. It provides the best route
to a desired destination using voice instructions and high-quality
moving maps, with turn by turn instructions for both in-car and
pedestrian navigation. Vodafone Sat Nav includes live traffic updates
and, user-friendly free-text local search capabilities and
print-quality maps. Subscribers can also dial directly to any Point of
Interest (POI) and can easily share locations with friends and
colleagues via SMS.
Vodafone Sat Nav will be launched on the BlackBerry Curve 8310.
Available from 3rd September and exclusively through Vodafone until
31st October 2007, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 is a GPS embedded
smartphone that comes pre-loaded with Sat Nav and includes 12 months
free licence as part of the package.
"This is a major win for Telmap and we are proud to have
established a strategic relationship with Vodafone that will allow
both companies to lead the way in the continued growth of the mobile
navigation market" said Oren Nissim, CEO of Telmap. "Sat Nav" on
mobile phones in Europe is rapidly becoming the number one application
that users are demanding to see on their handsets. Telmap, together
with its partners and daily increasing customer base, is truly leading
this market towards its full potential".
"We are very pleased to work with Telmap to bring Sat Nav to our
UK customer base," commented Kyle Whitehill, Director of Enterprise
Business Unit, Vodafone UK. "With the addition of Vodafone Sat Nav to
the popular BlackBerry Curve, we're offering all our customers a
feature packed device at a great price, helping them make the most of
their working day, wherever they are."
The BlackBerry Curve 8310 with a full Sat Nav included can now be
ordered online at www.vodafone.co.uk/8310 and will be available from
the 3rd September exclusively on the Vodafone UK network until 31st
October 2007.
About Telmap
Telmap is a world leader in Mapping and Navigation Solutions.
Since it was founded in 2000, the company has established a solid
reputation for providing its customers with innovative, value added
navigation solutions that open new business opportunities and generate
new revenue streams.
Telmap is the first company to provide a comprehensive
cross-platform solution for mobile phones. Headquartered in Israel, it
has offices in the UK, US and Finland, the company's flagship product,
Telmap Navigator, enables users to find their destination quickly and
easily by means of pinpoint accurate turn-by-turn navigation. It's
uniquely comprehensive solution which supports Java, Symbian, BREW
Windows and BlackBerry devices, enables operators, manufacturers,
application developers, system integrators and mapping/GIS companies
to extend their reach to new markets and customers.
Its customers include: Vodafone (3 subsidiaries) Partner
Communications (Orange), Motorola, MIRS, Cellcom, Mobilcom and
Saunalahti. Telmap is working closely with its partners like AOL
MapQuest, NAVTEQ, Nokia, Symbian, Ericsson, RIM-BlackBerry, Palm, and
other top-tier companies.
