Google Buys 5 More Years of Tele Atlas Maps

By Nick Mokey
June 30, 2008

The Dutch map provider Tele Atlas sealed a major deal on Monday with Google signing on for give more years of service.

Google may already be using TomTom-owned TeleAtlas to supply much of its mapping data in Europe, but it reaffirmed its commitment to the Dutch company on Monday with a contract for five more years worth maps. Although financial details were not disclosed, the agreement will be an unusual two-way exchange, with Google supplying Tele Atlas with user-submitted map modifications to keep its map data accurate and updated.

The contract gives Google access to map data for more than 200 countries, and the flexibility to use the data across all its mapping platforms, including the familiar Web-based Google Maps, the downloadable program Google Earth, and Google Maps for Mobile, which should be making an appearance on upcoming Android-based phones. ...

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