Why is Nextel the only cell service with...

#1 02-22-2007, 09:49 AM

...GPS mapping? Supposedly all cell phones now have GPS capability.?

Scoot · #2 02-22-2007, 10:49 AM

sprint nextel isn't the only one that can do this there is helio and VZW i know for sure that can do it
and i think cingular can now but im not sure
tmo can with 3rd party devices
so what it comes down to is do you have a GPS capable phone?

Nwahs · #3 02-22-2007, 03:09 PM

Yeah, Verizon now has GPS on their phones. Neither national GSM carriers do

Scoot · #4 02-22-2007, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Nwahs

Yeah, Verizon now has GPS on their phones. Neither national GSM carriers do

they do but you have to have a GPS receiver in order for it to work ;)

chokaay · #5 03-01-2007, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Pitcairn357

...GPS mapping? Supposedly all cell phones now have GPS capability.?

In general, CDMA phones made for CDMA networks (ie: Verizon, Sprint/Nextel) has the capability and usually do have GPS capabilities. GSM phones usually don't have native GPS capabilities built in, but you can use 3rd party attachments/receivers to give it GPS capabilities. Just remember that GPS service on ANY carrier costs extra, and you'll need to subscribe to that service to use your built-in GPS capability.

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