Telmap-powered MTS Navigator free mobile search, mapping and navigation solution launched in Russia

Telmap and MTS have recently announced the launch of MTS Navigator, a highly advanced personal search, mapping and navigation solution powered by Telmap. The MTS Navigator service is supported by many GPS-enabled devices, and will soon be available on the full range of such devices. The service is now also available to MTS subscribers on the MTS 840 device, and will be free to all MTS customers for the first year.

MTS Navigator, powered by Telmap, provides full Russian language support and includes in-car navigation with 3D moving maps, voice guidance directions that announce street names, and a dedicated pedestrian mode. In addition, MTS Navigator has access to thousands of points of interest across Russia such as restaurants, bars, hotels and more.

Commenting on the service launch, Telmap’s CEO Oren Nissim said: “Telmap is confident that MTS Navigator will provide MTS subscribers unique, customized and localized location-enabled experience, and we will continue working with MTS on adding local content and information to the service, striving for an optimal user experience.”