T-Mobile to Offer Navigation Software on Smartphones

T-Mobile Germany has announced a deal with navigation service provider, Navigon to port its platform into smartphones sold by the operator from the second half of this year. The smartphones will be sold complete with a copy of Navigon's MobileNavigator 7 navigation software, via T Mobile's sales channels. 

"We have always said that 2009 will be a crucial year in terms of cell phone navigation. Therefore we are particularly pleased to have gained a first-class partner in T Mobile, with whom we can open up completely new possibilities in the areas of mobile navigation and access to mobile services," said Egon Minar, CEO at Navigon AG. "This unique strategic partnership is a turning point in the market, and will give a major boost to cell phone navigation use. The biggest German mobile communications provider has now joined forces with us, one of the navigation market's leading companies."

Posted to the site on 29th April 2009