I don't have a smartphone - does that mean I can't use a TomTom satnav device?

natubat

I have just purchased a TomTom Via 52. I have never used a satnav device before. I am trying to set it up, and it says "To get TomTom services you must use your phone's internet connection". My phone doesn't have a mobile internet connection - that's why I decided to buy a satnav device. Does this mean I won't be able to use the TomTom?

Lochfrass

You can use the Satnav without a Smartphone.
But without a Smartphone you can not use the Traffic services from TomTom.
BUt when you enter a destination the Satnav will bring you to your destination.

Lochfrass

You can use the Satnav without a Smartphone.
But without a Smartphone you can not use the Traffic services from TomTom.
BUt when you enter a destination the Satnav will bring you to your destination.

DougLap

Hi @natubat

If you want the SatNav to be totally independent, ie not need an internet enabled phone, then you need a unit like the Go Premium or a previous model like the Go5200/Go5100/Go5000 or the 6” equivalents as they have an inbuilt Mobile Som which communicates with the TT servers. These units will continue to work until such time as the 2g mobile system is turned Off at which point you will need an internet enabled phone or Mifi to continue to get the Traffic services etc.

There are no On Costs for having the inbuilt Sim.

Doug

natubat

Thanks for your answers - that's really helpful.