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Date Published
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Eric Gundersen
Word count
695
Language
English
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None

Summary

The Navigation SDK's predictive caching feature enhances map functionality by pre-caching relevant data along routes, including areas with poor cellular coverage, ensuring continuous navigation services even in dead zones. By integrating Ookla's high-resolution cellular network data from Speedtest Intelligence, the SDK can accurately identify and pre-cache data for regions lacking reliable service, enabling drivers to navigate uninterrupted through these areas. This capability not only aids delivery drivers and athletes but also helps travelers safely navigate with full-featured maps and turn-by-turn directions in spotty reception areas. The collaboration between Mapbox and Ookla leverages comprehensive network insights to optimize routing decisions and reduce bandwidth usage by prioritizing data caching for areas with limited cellular coverage. As users contribute more data, the system's predictive caching model becomes increasingly intelligent, further enhancing the navigation experience.