Wikipedia switches from Google Maps to OpenStreetMap

Many companies that previously used Google Maps are now switching to alternative services. This is not because the service from Google suddenly became bad or inconvenient, but because the corporation decided to make the service payable for those customers who work with Google Maps in large volumes. It is worth recalling that back in March, Google management decided to charge customers who use the service more than 25 thousand times a day.

In other words, if users of any service access Google Maps more than 25 thousand times a day, then this service or company will have to pay. The price of the issue for such clients is 4-10 US dollars for every 1000 downloads of cards over the limit of 25 thousand. It is clear that this is a lot, and some old partners who previously collaborated with Google Maps, began to look for other alternatives. Someone just can not pay, someone just does not want to pay.
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So, earlier Foursquare, Apple and some other companies and services stopped working with Google Maps. Now Google Maps refuses Wikipedia. It is clear that this service, which exists through donations, is clearly not affordable to work with the Google Maps service. As a result, Wikipedia decided to switch from Google Maps to OpenStreetMap. According to representatives of Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap is an open and free service that is close to the ideas of Wikipedia itself.

Now the global online encyclopedia completely stopped working with Google Maps, removing the service code from its pages. By the way, the Wikipedia application was made simultaneously with the announcement of the Wikipedia application for iOS.

Via cnet