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Is GPS always accurate?

While GPS is incredibly useful, it's not always pinpoint accurate. Signal interference, tall buildings, or even atmospheric conditions can throw it off, sometimes by several metres. This is why paper maps are still so valuable, as our story highlights, especially when digital signals are unreliable or completely lost, giving you a dependable backup.

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Paper maps outsell GPS, even tripling demand in some cities

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