Does anyone have SPRINT gps?

I have Sprint and using the nav/gps on my Instinct phone is worthless. I don't even bother with it any more.

 

I live on a county road type it like this CR-S that will work on gps

 

I was thinking about what I said and the truth is I haven't tried to use the GPS function since the phone software was updated a couple times. I'll try it again and report the results.

 

I have Sprint and have Sprint GPS ability. But for professional driving definitely invest in a GPS unit. I highly recommend Farmin NUVI. Very easy to use with touch screen and less distraction when mounted. A quick glance and you know how far till next turn. When using phone I find I am a lot more distracted and it takes a lot more of my attention. Plus the GPS devices are a lot cheaper now than they were a couple of years ago. You can get very nice one for about 200. Also remember it is still just a navigation tool. Still use atlas to check for restricted roads, low clearance ect. Most Navigation deviced do not take that into consideration. Although there is one that I have seen advertised as being for 18 wheelers. Still verify with Atlas. Do not assume it is taking you on truck safe roads. Best of luck to you.

 

I've used the Sprint/Nextel GPS function, and there is one big thing to keep in mind. As long as you are on the correct path, it will get you there. However, if you deviate from the path, and the phone is out of service range, you will not be able to use it.

The phones usually download the point to point directions from the network. If the GPS sees that you are going off the directions (detours, bathroom stop, road construction) it contacts the network to get new directions. If it cannot reach the network, there is nothing to help you. Keep that in mind. You are generally OK if you are within a couple of miles from an interstate or major highway, but if you are in the boonies, like where you would actually need the help, you cannot even access the original directions if you are out of the service area. Voice of experience here. And don't count on it being super accurate either. My experience shows accuracy to 50 feet or so. Not bad, but on some twisting mountian roads, the intersections could be 50 feet from where the GPS thinks they are.

Long story short, the Sprint GPS is OK. The standalone GPS units do not have to contact a network to update your directions or loaction. Sprint does. With no coverage, the Sprint GPS is useless.