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@@ -57,8 +57,13 @@ see the `flutter_map_example/` folder for a working example app.
 
 ## Mapbox tiles
 
-The example uses OpenStreetMap tiles. Use TileLayerOptions to configure other
-tile providers:
+You can use map tiles from a number of
+[free and paid map suppliers](http://leafletjs.com/plugins.html#basemap-providers),
+or you can host your own map tiles.
+
+The example uses OpenStreetMap tiles, which are free but can be slow.
+
+Use TileLayerOptions to configure other tile providers, such as [mapbox]:
 
 ```dart
 new TileLayerOptions(