Before diving into history, you must understand the naming convention. Unlike smartphone apps that use simple decimal points (e.g., "v1.2.3"), TomTom uses a specific representing the map's release date.
In 2023, TomTom launched – a map with no version history at all. It is a single, living database. tomtom map version history
A pivotal moment in TomTom's map history came in 2008 when the company acquired Tele Atlas, a leading digital map provider. Prior to this acquisition, TomTom relied on external map data providers. The Tele Atlas purchase brought map creation and maintenance in-house, giving TomTom direct control over the quality, freshness, and direction of its mapping technology. Before diving into history, you must understand the