will this device work in grand canyon, where no cellular service may exist ?
1581658
It works on the 2G network. No Cell no workie. Garmin makes several that work off satellite.
1581659
Not sure completely, but I'd say NO since it does use cell-phone to communicate its location to tracker (and probably even uses cell to get position, rather than direct GPS).
870811
I think it would do, I took it to Mexico and it work great its really compact and completely useful, I really recommend it. we only put the sim in and it was ready to go. I hope it will work great for you as well.
1306426
Yes. This is an unlocked phone and will work anywhere on the planet.But, as B. Miller answered, using 3G/2G data will be limited only to the frequencies supported by the network providers in that country.
6119
If your tracfone uses a SIM card it should work, but I'm not expert. It should be able to do GPS without cell service, but the time require to "lock on" can take quite a long time with out cell service. I'm not familiar with pay-as-you-go providers.
1670069
hello i have tryed with AT&T,H2O wireless and with GCI sim cards and they work,but farest im concerned i dont know if Verizon has a sim card service i belive all they have is CDMA service
613168
You would need to purchase a SIM card with a data package from AT&T.; This unit does not pick up any wifi signals it works on the cellphone networks
128117
Thanks for your question.yes, this device would work, But only if there would be Verizon towers, mean coverage.but Verizon today everywhere:)guennadi
1441072
As long as I remember it has GSM quad-band support, so it should work with any provider. I use it in Costa Rica and even the 3G works here. Downside is that the touch screen accuracy is not good. I think it might get better with a software upgrade, but I never did it. HTH
634249
It's possible that you're somewhere that doesn't support 4G. Try moving out of the woods and closer to an urban area.
137727
i guess it can work any place if unlocked,but the phone isn't 4g...i regret buying it(FROWN)
970603
Thanks, I have Internet via AT & T, I would think it will work, I do not have a land line phone?
813430
I bought the Bad Elf for navigating beyond cellular range. It works very well when there is no cell coverage available. I live in Alaska and our network is limited.
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I live in a remote area where reception is spotty at best (verizon). ATT owns most of the towers and kicked verizon out so no phones work but mine--I can call from impossible places.
959648
Amazon needs to update that photo of the bottom of the unit showing the ports. It is misleading people in thinking it can be used as a cellular device. The picture shows there is a socket for a sim card which there is NOT.There is no sim card support for this device so connecting directly to a cellular network is not possible. However, it does have a micro usb port, and wireless. If your 3g services support tethering devices to your phone it should work that way without a problem.
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I am not positive, but I do believe that unless you subscribe to a data plan, the only thing you'd be able to use would be a local wi-fi, e.g. in your home or a restaurant. I have a plan for my phone, but I do have a tablet with similar hardware-- no data plan-- that will only work locally, within range of wi-fi, so is no good for gps. Also can't message, but can read emails. Also, unactivated devices, if charged, can be used to call 911 without a plan. So I hear-- never tried it.
1002542
Yes, it will work when there is no power. This is the sole reason why I purchased this phone as my previous one was on its way out.
1426907
It works for me in Jamaica. I have used it with Digicel and LIME network service providers and I have not encountered any problem using the phone.