Do all traffic services need a smartphone?
jdskinner123
Posts: 3 [Apprentice Traveler]
I currently have a TomTom Live with traffic alerts but my device is no longer supported for traffic alerts so I need a new device. It is unclear from the product listings as to which new devices have to be connected via a phone which I do not want (as dead spots on phone coverage would mean connection would be lost) and which, if any, do not need a phone connection as with my old Device? Can anyone advise which devices do not need a phone connected for live traffic services to be available? Thanks. Jason
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The GO 5200 & Go 6200... Built-in SIM Card
The Tomtom shop....
https://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/sat-nav/car-sat-nav/products/index.html
ATB YFM
As @YamFazMan states, the GO x200 Range doesn't need a connection to your Smartphone.
What they use is their own Built-In SIM Card, which is connected to the Vodafone Network (as a 2G connection).
Hence, if you are in an area of poor coverage (that affects ALL Mobile Users), then you will get the same problems whether you are using one of these or a Smartphone-connected device!
However, the positive side is that the 2G connection will usually still work even where a Smartphone will struggle (because of their dependence on 3G or 4G connections).
Hope this clarifies.