Verizon's Wireless GPS on the Cheap

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Just spent 1/2 hour driving to a business that is no longer in business thanks to Verizon GPS. I called customer service and they told me that a third party vendor keeps the GPS data up-to-date.
Verizon GPS may be getting cheaper and more available, but if the data they use is so far out of date, what good is it?
When to AT&T store to try their GPS and found it to way more accurate.
Just because its getting less expensive doesn't mean it works correctly.
Duke

Duke Dufresne of MA 4:22PM September 30, 2010

Using other devices, I have used the GPS feature along with Google Maps for mobile, and it give me great directions and pinpoint locations. But Verizon Wireless disables the built-in GPS chip unless you pay for this "VZ" stuff! I have a Blackberry on Verizon Wireless, advertised as having GPS, but cannot get a location at all on Google Maps, Telenav, or any other app that can read location from GPS. The GPS chip is in there, it's just blocked! With "VZ" you are locked into Verizon's app, and have no choice.
As soon as my contract is up with Verizon, I'm going over to Cingular. I'll get exactly the same device, but with the GPS enabled.

bridgecross of NY 10:23AM September 03, 2008

I have used this service since last year to drive from Boston to New Jersey, and to get to addressses within such states, with almost complete accuracy. I pay the $10.00 monthly fee gladly, and I have come to rely on it for my driving. I highly recommend it.

Edgar Hutierrez of MA 10:41AM August 11, 2008