How does the live traffic work on this device if it is not linked to a smartphone/data plan? Are the real-time traffic updates (received over radio waves) comparable to traffic routing that other cell-based apps would provide?

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How does the live traffic work on this device if it is not linked to a smartphone/data plan? Are the real-time traffic updates (received over radio waves) comparable to traffic routing that other cell-based apps would provide?

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TomTomCommunityManager · Accepted Answer

Hey Kevin!

Thanks for your question. The Traffic information that is used with the VIA 1505TM is by radio waves. The device comes with an 'RDS-TMC' Receiver included, which you can tune to your local area's radio traffic network.

This information is not as timely or accurate as TomTom's Live Traffic, which is available on some models via connection to smartphone. Models that use this include the GO 520 / 620 models.

Cheers!

- Cameron at TomTom

Laura · Answer

If it works like an older TomTom I have you don’t need a smart phone for the traffic updates. But you do need the chord.

“How does the live traffic work on this device if it is not linked to a smartphone/data plan? Are the real-time traffic updates (received over radio waves) comparable to traffic routing that other cell-based apps would provide? Thanks!”

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