You do not need access to the internet to receive GPS data. GPS satellite transmissions are independent of cell/wifi data. The only thing the internet provides is mapping data, which of necessary you can download and save to local storage.

Thank you for reaching out with your inquiry, Bec. We understand that you are reaching out about the Tab A9+ and its GPS capabilities. The Tab A9+ does have GPS capabilities, but you would need to be connected to the internet using either a hotspot or Wi-Fi connection. If you have any other questions, be sure to let us know at Support. -Kelvin

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You do not need access to the internet to receive GPS data. GPS satellite transmissions are independent of cell/wifi data. The only thing the internet provides is mapping data, which of necessary you can download and save to local storage.
Answered by JeffR 1 year ago
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Thank you for reaching out with your inquiry, Bec. We understand that you are reaching out about the Tab A9+ and its GPS capabilities. The Tab A9+ does have GPS capabilities, but you would need to be connected to the internet using either a hotspot or Wi-Fi connection. If you have any other questions, be sure to let us know at Support. -Kelvin
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