Tomtom Traffic - real costs?????

partnervanman · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 21, 2006 Posts: 14

My experiences with TMC and a Garmin Nuvi were brill untill i started getting the problems that every other Garmin TMC users get, no coverage.
But when it dit work it was highly recommendable and if they get it sorted before Tom tom fetch out their antenna then i might purchase another!

TMC gets the thumbs up from me!! Laughing

n4nick · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 30, 2006 Posts: 136

From my experience the TMC service is okay at best.

I have had several experiences where I have been in heavy traffic or roadworks which are not shown and others where I am warned of miles of slow moving or stopped traffic but actually the road is free flowing.

In London where there aren't really any alternative routes it's not that helpful either.

From my point of view if I can't rely on the system 100% there is no point in having it, as I will always be in two minds whether to divert or not. When travelling at speed on the motorway where this application is likely to be most useful you need up to date and reliable data, if you have to spend time thinking whether or not to divert you might miss the only logical junction for the diversion.

The theory is behind the system is great but I think it needs some fine tuning. If this happens I will definately use TMC again.

Antoeknee · Lifetime Member Joined: Jul 29, 2005 Posts: 267

I've this week got a Nokia 6233 and this is not supported however the info for a manual setup is on the TT site

http://www.tomtom.com/support/index.php?Language=1&query=manual+connection&FID=3326

I did this for my phone (on Orange) and it worked first time.

I believe the cost on the TT site is the new reduced price.

As far as data cost are concerned obviously big mileages will be a factor as is update interval. I've a data bundle with Orange and not had a problem so far so can't really give an informed opinion on actual data costs.

Daggers · Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject:

chauf4 wrote:

TonyHoyle · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 26, 2006 Posts: 135

People like trafficmaster & itis have been trying to tackle the problem of A roads and haven't got very far (even to the point of installing roadside boxes that read numberplates to track the progress of cars). As far as motorways go there are devices all allong the motorway for reading traffic flow - and they *still* regularly get it wrong.

TBH I think that the local radio stations should have feedback into the system (which is what I thought TMC did but apparently not). They know about the congestion in their local area a long time before the traffic systems pick it up - and can reliably tell you about A roads etc.

kevinx · Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject:

TonyGold,

Go for it!! You're a REPtile, for Gods sake!! Wink

Seriously though, for my "three penneth" I think it's worth it, about 30£/year, plus data useage which is VERY minimal. I have a data bundle with Vodagroan, which is never exceeded.
I do a considerable amount of mileage, and it's always handy, to keep a "heads up" on traffic situations.
Granted, there are times that it may report incorrectly, but not that often.
PLUS, see a traffic delay x miles ahead still gives a bit of thinking time, then at the touch of a button you can simply avoid delays.
Take up the free months trial, and I'm sure you'll find it beneficial, generally (Report back in a month with your thoughts! Rolling Eyes

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tonygold · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jul 14, 2006 Posts: 417

thanks for all advice. i will subscribe to it and give the feedback as soon as.
cheers lads
tony.

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