Sprint Nextel 597E manual Can I use Sprint Location Services if I have enabled NDIS?

Can I use Sprint Location Services if I have enabled NDIS?

Yes. Sprint Location Services/GPS services are supported, whether or not you have selected Enable Network Adapter (NDIS).

Do I need a GPS subscription to use GPS?

For GPS Basic, you do not need a GPS subscription.

For GPS Premium, you need a GPS subscription.

For more information on GPS Basic and GPS Premium, see “What is GPS Basic?” and “What is GPS Premium?” on page 98.

Location-Based Services limitations

To acquire a location fix, you must be connected to the Sprint network, (subject to change) not roaming, and, for the initial fix, in 1X coverage.

Weather conditions may affect your ability to get a clear view of the satellites and thus to acquire a GPS fix.

If you're outside with a clear view of the sky, the card uses MS-Based position location technology. MS-Based GPS (Basic) is for outdoor use only. If the MS-Based location fix fails, then a standalone location fix is attempted, and a window is displayed (to turn off this window, select Do not ask me again).

Note:

Location-Based Services use Advanced Forward Link Trilateration (AFLT). AFLT is a type of device-based position location technology. Unlike A-GPS, AFLT does not use GPS satellites to determine location. Instead, the device takes measurements of signals from nearby cellular base stations (towers) and reports the time/distance readings back to the network; the readings are then used to triangulate an approximate location of the device. In general, at least three surrounding base stations are required to get an optimal position fix.

AFLT accuracy may vary, depending on the geometry of the cell towers in your location.

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