This was confirmed by Gilad Goldshtein, Telmap Director and South Africa’s Country Manager.
Telmap Navigator has been designed for South Africans, free of charge to the end user, and with strong appeal to local advertisers.
According to Goldshtein, the latest version of Telmap Navigator turns your Android, Apple or BlackBerry smartphone into a personal guide, with voice guided real time GPS-based navigation and features including tips for travel, dining options and money-saving vouchers.
For the last 3 months both KFC and BP have advertised on the Telmap Navigator with outstanding results and, in coming months Telmap will be releasing more innovative advertising opportunities to enable advertisers to increase their points of contact with the with their rapidly expanding users base.
The new Telmap includes, 3D landmarks, Speed cameras alerts, Real-time, traffic and road conditions, In-app integrated Eat-Out restaurant guide, In-app integration of Trip Advisor, In-app integration of Facebook and Twitter, Desktop shortcuts for home and work locations and Search by voice recognition.
Advertisers can choose to position or promote their brand in several compelling ways using this new Telmap.
It’s the leading provider of choice for mobile location-based services and its technology has been selected by leading industry players such as Orange France, Vodafone, Vodacom, Cell C, SFR, O2, Telefonica, SingTel, OPTUS, Cellcom, Pelephone, Partner and more.
Telmap, which is an Intel company since 2011, is a world leader in mobile offering.
In conclusion, Goldshtein says leading local and global brands have advertised with Telmap Navigator including Spur, Debonairs, KFC, BP, Visa, Nandos and McDonald’s.
So, if you only thought this navigator is only meant for taking you to your destination (depending how often you got lost) think again!
