I have a navigation Device in my car. I want too know who is paying for using the signals that is coming from the satelites.
2007-04-15 07:30:33 · 8 answers · asked by makkoe 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
The GPS, or Global Positioning Satellite system is installed, maintained and operated by the US Government. The navigation signals that the system provides are free of charge to anyone who cares to use them.
Some companies who make GPS receivers do charge a subscription fee to customers for using their software and maps but the GPS signals from the satellites are free.
2007-04-16 03:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is NO, and I'll tell you why. I think I can see where this is going, from a scientific approach. This is somewhat close to the theory of CELL phones causing problems. It goes back to the EMF theory. This is really interesting. We don't live long enough to find out. SOME finding have said yes. Most, say no. There's worser things to be concerned about. Here's a scary thought I think about. Along the same lines. You know about all the news of troublesome products coming in from China?? Here's something to really think about. ALL the Chinese Micro-Wave ovens, WITH Zip, 0, insullation. THAT's something to worry about. It's effects, are a whole lot quicker, and worser.
2016-05-20 22:55:46 · answer #2 · answered by liliana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gps manufacturers have to pay for the maps that are installed in their devices but do not pay for receiving satellite position data. The satellite position data would be of little use to us if we couldn't see that position plotted on a map. The price of the maps are part of what you pay the manufacturer when you buy a GPS unit. You can usually get new updated maps about once a year, for an additional fee.
2007-04-16 04:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nobody. The signals are "free" as a service to the public.
Your subscription fee is for the updates, routing logic and such.
2007-04-15 07:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are -- through taxes. The GPS system is funded and operated by the U.S. government.
2007-04-15 23:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is free. We as US taxpayers are paying for the satellites & upkeep.
2007-04-15 19:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by Rocco 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're free. It's an Air Force system that they let everybody use.
2007-04-15 07:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No charge . Compliments of the U. S.
2007-04-19 00:26:58 · answer #8 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋