“If maps stay up to date , is the system using my data plan ? Garmin & TomTom use satellites , what does this system use ? Does this system in any way use my data plan and if so , how ?”
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The device has a built-in GPS but no built-in maps. The maps should always be up-to-date because they are in the cloud. Therefore the device uses your data plan only to get routing instructions initially and should you stray from the calculated route. It also sends your voice command to the cloud for processing.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I did a trip to a national park using this device. It appears there are no downloaded maps as the moment I lost my data connection the device didn't know what to do. It seems it is always using your data plan as long as you are using pretty much any of its features other than dashcam.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Garmin Speak uses the phone data access, but it is a minimal use. Garmin Speak is not a standalone device, it has to be connected to the phone via Bluetooth and from there it feeds off.
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