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Sadly you are stuck buying it from a satellite company (expensive) or buying your own satellites (more expensive). My feeling is that 'Maps' is Google's insurance policy against the erosion of search advertising margin.

I could easily see Google making turn by turn or map detail a "small" $4.99/month service rather than having it be free.




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