TomTom Traffic Pay As You Go

drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

I have TomTom One the new version. I was trying to set up my phone but I can't. I'm with threeUK pay as you go. Can get it connected. Anyone had similar problem? Wehats the best way to use pay as you go phone? What network's the best? please help me. Thanks

drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

I walso want to buy a cheap bluetooth phone because I have SE K800i and it can't be unlocked. What phones can you guys suggest? Thanks.

mikealder · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:14 am Post subject:

The three network doesn't work with the TomTom server - if you need pay as you go try Orange or T-Mobile - I know these work, another one to avoid is O2 on PAYG as that won't work either.

There is some useful information on PAYG contracts/ cards and what works to be found Here and its also worth reading This Page for additional information - Mike

drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

Thanks for the tip.
So I have to get:

1.Cheap mobile phone with bluetooth (what's the best choise?)

2.T-Mobile Simcard (how much does it cost if I do updates say every 5-10 minutes?, how much data does tomtom use a day?)

3.TomTom traffic Subscription (27 pounds a year, is it?)

Please help me decide guys I'll be grateful.
Cheers

mikealder · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:16 pm Post subject:

I have used an update time interval of 10 mins which has used up about 100KB per hour (although the updates will be larger when traffic is very heavy due to more incidents = more data). The exact cost of usage will depend upon the charge made by your phone company/ SIM provider, some can be very costly others are not too bad - shop around via the internet for charges of data via GPRS before deciding on a specific SIM.

For a phone you need to first look at the list of compatible phones that have been tested to work with the TomTom device you own, you can find a list Here which will reduce your options and choice, if a specific phone is not on the list it doesn't mean it won't work - but don't expect any support if its not listed and doesn't work.

The easy option is to go for a phone off the list, as for prices I really don't know as I only use phones supplied under contract (T-Mobile MDA-C-III which was free, its not on the list and only allows hands free communication with my 910).

TomTom Traffic is a subscription service at 39,99 Euros per year - Mike

drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

Thanks very much Mike! I'm trying to find a cheap phone on ebay. What phone would you suggest from above list? I'm trying to find maybe a cheap nokia? Thanks again.

mikealder · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject:

I only use Pocket PC style phones, these tend to be costly and you run TomTom on the device negating the need for the podded unit, I guess choice is down to you for the phone as I won't be using it Wink

just consult the list each time you find one you like the look of - Mike

Privateer · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject:

Hi drapol,

I have a TomTom ONE NE Europe and run TomTom Traffic on it. I use the following:

1. Nokia 6310i phone
2. Orange PAYG SIM card.

Whilst the Nokia 6310i phone, isn't on the approved TomTom list it works very well for me. Also it has the advantage of not having "street cred" (no camera, mono screen).

The Orange PAYG SIM card allows GPRS, now if you want a FREE Orange SIM card have a look here. But be quick as the offer may end very soon.

Regards,
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drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

Thanks very much guys. I bought orange simcard online.It cost me 1 quid Smile

Still waiting for delivery. Privateer thanks for the tip ! I don't wanna spend 40-50 quid on approved phone. Think I can get one on ebay for about 10-20 quid. Gonna search for nokia 6310i then :D:D:D

xspartx · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 13, 2004 Posts: 83

If you use the TT Traffic with a PAYG phone, does this preclude the use of a different phone for the bluetooth handsfree feature on a 910?

I ask this as I am with 3 and I understand I can't use them for the service?

drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

I just bought nokia 6230 on ebay for 40 quid with p&p + orange simcard for 1 quid. They gave me 10 quid credit for free!! Will reply when I get nokia Twisted Evil

drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

It's all working fine. Took me a while to configure my phone (I had o2 settings). So I just went to orange.co.uk and got settings. Got my trial activated. Gonna test it in Glasgow mostly.

Privateer · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject:

Hi drapol,

drapol · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 22, 2007 Posts: 19

First day of testing. I went to work. There was a large 20 minute delay on the begining of M74 motorway in Glasgow but TTT never showed it Sad

I checked map and it only showed delays on motorways. Unfortunetly it is not showing roadworks and delays on main roads. Maybe it's just in Glasgow? Anyway I'll continue testing Smile

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