My old TomTom Go had built-in cellular service. These models use a mobile phone. ATT coverage in the boonies is poor. Is this a problem?
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Hello Jazz1, To get real-time traffic information on all new TomTom GO models you do indeed use your smartphone to connect to the TomTom Traffic services. To be clear, your smartphone is NOT required for navigation purposes at all, it is only used when gathering traffic information in your area. You do not need to be connected to a smartphone to use the GPS and navigation features, it's only if you want the latest traffic information while driving. Depending on your cellular provider your coverage may vary by location. However, the GO device updates the latest traffic in your area every 2 minutes. Therefore, if you happen to be driving in an area where cellular service is going in and out, you might not even notice since your device will still have the last traffic information it received and will get the latest update once your phone connects again. The GO device will provide you a picture of the traffic within a 1 hour drive, and provide you a route around it (i.e. the fastest route) whenever there is traffic between you and your destination. The GO 500 includes a lifetime subscription to TomTom Traffic so you'll never have to worry about paying for this advanced traffic service in the future. Additionally, the new GO models all come with lifetime maps getting you 4 map updates per year for the lifetime of your device. Hope this information helps! Let us know in case of other questions.
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Dear Friend, thats a good question, however, TomTOM does offer limited map coverage. Follow this link to the TOMTOM map website. I hope this was helpful. http://www.tomtom.com/en_us/products/car-navigation/go-live-series/go-2535-tm-wte/index.jsp
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I am sure it is. i downloaded offline maps with the google maps app (latest version allows you to do that), and that would allow you to use navigation even without cellular service. It will only work if you have map data for the area you are in.
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Hello! The answer is "yes"..but with very contemporary caveats! The AT&T wireless towers are phasing out their "non-smartphone" activity...for the moment I can use my C1-01 about 1/2 the time...nothing wrong with the phone...the C-series from Nokia are amongst the best, strongest, user friendly...but they are forcing them out of use!
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Just (recently) bought the 335T and I have had no problem acquiring satellite signal with this unit. In fact, that was one of my prime motivations to switch from my old Garmin Nuvi 350. I was having a lot of problems with just that issue. My two major complaints about the TomTom vs. the Garmin are: (1) You can't spell out a specific point of interest) like a Chili's restaraunt, for instance, which you can do with the Garmin. This was a MAJOR plus with my old unit and I used it all the time. Of course, it's possible that I just haven't firgured out how to do it yet, because, (2) the TomTom has very poor user documentation. I'm going to have to go online to try and figure some of the functionality out.
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I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one).I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.
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I bought this phone for coverage all over Wisconsin(up north and Mississippi river). I found that Tracphone uses the verizon network for its main carrier and then roams for dead spots. It has worked perfect for me. You will need to check for verizon coverage in the area you want to use it. If your area is covered by verizon (not roaming all the time) this phone should work for you. If you look for the coverage and the phone would have to be roaming a lot, tracphone might stop your service.
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I am not using AT&T, I am using lycamobile its working fine. But observed that some signal drop some times, i am not sure this problem is with phone or network.
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I got the TomTom 3 yrs ago and it still works well for me. The only reason I got it was the world maps. Compared to today's units, TomTom or Garmin, it's basically an antique. There are so many more features available now, you have to decide on what features are important to you.
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The GO 600 cannot be used as a phone. I suppose Tom Tom thinks most autos have bluetooth service for phones and to add additional and perhaps redundant options would only serve to increase costs while not providing any asset to navigation.
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TracFone uses GSM and CDMA... so it depends on what service is in your area. As long as TracFone uses GSM (and SIM Card) in your area you should be fine. This phone requires a SIM card to operate it's phone services. As far as GPS, yes! You can use GPS without cell service and you have the option on GPS online or offline. I'm not sure about if there's cheaper cell service. I use my 808 on AT&T; and use their $10/month unlimited data plan for "dumb phones". Hope this helps.
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The "cell tower" connectivity is back hauled over your internet connection. There is an Ethernet connection on the back of the unit that you use to connect to your router. The GPS thing is required for it to work. I'm not sure exactly they require it, but I'm guessing it has to do with their service areas or something. Calls and texts work pretty well, but you are going to have to get the little good receiver near a window. It has a fairly long cable, maybe 12-15 or something like that.
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There are some options if you can limit yourself to wi-fi only or limited use. Lycamobile has excellent pay as you go rates if you don't plan on using data (T-mobile only so only 2G speeds). There is a 2000 min for $45/year on AT&T;'s GoPhone with no data. Ptel and H2O might worth looking at as they have some interesting pay as you go products and they are AT&T.; Data is expensive generally on pay as you go though. But, yeah Cricket is probably the best deal.
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The Amber Alert GPS does require a service plan. The GPS operates off of cell towers, just like a phone. I did not find the service plan to be particularly cheap -- it costs $29.99/month. For $9.99/mo the device will do a more limited range of things. I believe the device will work with either AT&T; or TMobile service plans. We purchased this device to use when our daughter skis. Because it uses cell phone technology, we had trouble with the device as AT&T; doesn't have good service on the mountain. So, make sure you have good cell phone coverage if you want this device to work properly.
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Yes, GPS works without a cell service but without live traffic update. I do not know anything about TracFone
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The problem with TomTom in general is that the maps have to be updated and is not for free. Plus the internal memory is very small. It may stop working just because there is no space. l already bought another one-Magellan with free maps update for life.
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I have just spent time with Tmobile trying to get the 1520 set up on Tmobile's system in Michigan. They could not get to work on LTE. They could get it to work on 3G. But I have noticed that in operation it frequently has problems staying that mode. It seems to be missing the jokey band necessary for LTE. Disappointing to be sure but still a great phone/tablet.