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US71

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Verizon sells MapQuest
« on: October 09, 2019, 07:25:06 PM »
https://viralnewses.com/verizon-sells-mapping-service-mapquest-to-ad-tech-firm-system1/

Verizon has sold off MapQuest to the Venice, California-based ad-tech firm System1 for an undisclosed amount.
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Re: Verizon sells MapQuest
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2019, 07:29:57 PM »
I can't believe MapQuest still exists.
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Re: Verizon sells MapQuest
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2019, 07:54:43 PM »
Haven't used MapQuest in years. I used it all the time when planning road trips before Google Maps was good.
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Re: Verizon sells MapQuest
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2019, 08:11:58 PM »
Quote from: ozarkman417 on October 09, 2019, 07:54:43 PM
Haven't used MapQuest in years. I used it all the time when planning road trips before Google Maps was good.

Also check out Here maps. They are a little better with updates
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