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Old 08-05-2007, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by X5FX
actually a private company the broadcasts the signal on FM channels...the service is subscription only and BMW pays for the subscription for us for 4 years.

The info comes from public data, but shortly will be enhanced by sensors placed in trucks and other public vehicles that track speed. It should also include more local info.
yeah, I stand corrected... I recall being told it's a Private company using "public" data. I didn't think it was for only 4 years though. But then I guess the cost of the service shouldn't be too bad after the 4 are up.
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