Is Nokia maps free to use? 90 day license question

I was led to believe that Nokia maps driving use was free and you didn't need to have a license or pay for a subscription once you forked out for a phone.
http://europe.nokia.com/A4353384
I have started my 90 day free license not knowing what this is for, is this just for the walk service? Isn't the GPS always free?
Cheers for any advice on this.
Message Edited by stoob on 23-Feb-2009 07:14 PM
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What is the difference between subscription and other licence types in Maps 3.0?
Did you know that the latest Ovi Maps 3.03 offers navigation and other services for free? There is no need to use any license on this release. Check if your device is compatible and download the latest version of Maps 3.03 from www.nokia.com/maps/download.
A subscription fee is charged monthly with a phone bill or credit card. You should receive a new licence for the following 30 days automatically in the end of previous licence period. You can cancel the subscription at any point, after which the you are no longer charged for the subscription and don't receive the licence anymore."
Can somebody explain, is it free or not?
i've got 6730 and n82 with maps 3.0 and can't use navigation.. i need to buy a license, why?

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