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Trip to Germany, concerned about coverage

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:48:57 GMT

I have a trip to Germany next month and had planned to use my phone's SatNav but am now not sure if this is a good idea. I recently went to Turkey and while there could not get any internet (other than the hotel wi-fi). I will be travelling by road through Belgium and on to Germany, can I expect to get internet coverage? Even more concerned as, according to O2, most of SE England is covered, yet I cannot get any coverage while driving around parts of the M25.

Re: Trip to Germany, concerned about coverage

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:52:17 GMT

PS I could make phone calls and texts though while in Turkey, and did have roaming turned on.

Re: Trip to Germany, concerned about coverage

Bambino — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:03:04 GMT

If you have an Android phone you can download an app called Navfree, which, as the title of the app says, is free, and doesn't need a data connection for SatNav. You can download apps for individual countries, and you can now store the maps on your SD card.

Re: Trip to Germany, concerned about coverage

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:14:01 GMT

Thanks Bambino that's great, but does it give voice instructions as I will be on a motorbike so won't be able to look at the screen.

Re: Trip to Germany, concerned about coverage

Bambino — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:22:57 GMT

Yes it does. Download the UK map and try it here before you go. All you need is a GPS signal wherever you are. Have a safe trip.