Do you need data/internet access for GPS?

[sean222]

Heh...bit of a simple question, but I don't have internet/data access so I was wondering if GPS will still work.

I'm guessing it's pointless to have GPS without internet though (cause you can't lookup locations?)

[Success100]

this has been answered a gajillion times but ill answer it for ya-

The GPSone chip in the mogul/touch can work a few different ways....

if you use a program like sprint nav, google maps, or live search, then yes, you need the internet because these programs use the internet connection to download the maps while you are moving.

You can also purchase programs like Tom Tom, which can operate without the internet, but the maps have to be stored on your device/storage card. These type of programs do not need the internet, and can work just fine using the internal GPS sensor, as long as you have the maps stored already.

Hope this helps.

[sean222]

Thanks ALOT Success100! Greatly appreciated.

I phail at using the search feature on this forum.

[Success100]

no prob. hit the thanks button if you wanna say thanks!