Nokia and ARC Transistance, the European network of automobile clubs that includes The AA, have announced they are working together to provideReal Time Traffic Information (RTTI) to users of Nokia mobile devices.
This is a premium add-on to Nokia Maps 2.0. With the increasing convergence of mobile devices, especially in devices under the Nokia branding, the new development puts personal navigation devices or PNDs at risk of being obsolete in the near future.
Nokia said that Maps will using the data to automatically re-route drivers or to provide them with alternative pre-planned routes to their destination. However, RTTI will be offered as a premium service, so you’ll have to cough up if you want to use it. Nokia also charges for turn-by-turn guidance, though Maps will plot routes in advance, for free.
The service will be available in 16 countries and Nokia will be partnering with ARC Transistance.
A pre-release version of Nokia Maps 2.0 is available to download now, but the handset giant didn’t say when the additional download required to enable RTTI will be available, or what the costs involved will be.

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