Do GPS companies charge a monthly subscription fee to use or activate their products- in the same manner XM Satellite Radio charges a monthly fee to listen to it?
2007-07-10 12:20:10 · 4 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
What other expenses do you have to pay for a GPS System besides buying the equipment?
2007-07-10 12:21:12 · update #1
No - the GPS network is provided by the US Air Force; if you're in the US you're already paying for it with your taxes.
In addition to the receiver, you can pay extra for a mounting kit, batteries, power adapter or hardwire power supply. Also if you want to buy a new map set that will cost extra.
2007-07-10 12:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, all GPS units will pick up the satellite signal without monthly costs, or activation fees. Turn it on, and you have a signal for free!
The XM Radio and OnStar services are beyond that, and do have fees.
2007-07-10 19:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they do not charge a fee. However, you have to buy a new DVD if you want to update your maps every other year or so. Some companies have it where you can pay a fee and the nav system will even tell you how crowded the streets are and if roads are blocked. This will apply only to large metropolitan areas. good luck.
2007-07-10 19:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things like TomTom don't, you buy the unit and the maps for where you want, that's it.
Other things like Wayfinder on Orange (http://www.wayfinder.com) charge UK£2 every two weeks.
2007-07-10 19:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋