Custom Map data provider

Dear all,

Please advice.
my requirement is simple.

i have a online software in php and i currently use google maps api
for the map data and have a database of properties that i mark-up on the map using my api. just plain google maps -satellite+hybrid

i want to have my site username and password protected and with user privileges. so that my data is not public.

problem is that google maps api terms are violated if i do so.
the terms say that the maps must be in public domain.

MY QUESTION:
what solution can i use so that the map data provided is cheap
and i can use it for commercial purposes.?
currently i need only the maps of major cities in India.

is there a customized map data provider that can be used for this specific purpose?
can i get map data cheaper elsewhere?

i do not need facilities like google earth etc.


please advice me in this regard.

thanks and regards
pradvk

This isn't exactly the right forum -- we focus on laptop GPS software.

Google Maps API Premier is the commercially-licensed version of Google Maps. Licensing costs start at $10,000 a year. You might also look into Microsoft Virtual Earth. Commercial licensing costs are not stated, but you can send email and inquire. http://www.microsoft.com/virtualearth/product/terms.html

Thanks

i was actually thinking of a cheaper solution.

please let me know if anything exists...