Do you need to be on a network to use the GPS feature on the iPhone?

[67952]

If I'm traveling in another country and I turn off roaming, my iPhone is basically an iPod Touch with GPS.

Does anyone know if the GPS works independently of a cellular network, or do you need to be on a cell network to use the GPS?

 

[Watabou]

I'm pretty sure that you need to be on a cell network. One time my iphone showed me 5 bars of At&T but no Edge or 3G sign. And Maps told me that I had no internet connection...or something like that.

 

[Sirobin]

GPS will work fine, but the maps won't load (at least not in the official Maps app) so it doesn't do you a whole lot of good.

 

[notintheleast]

I can get the GPS to work at my house where I have no service, but I have wi-fi. I don't need the wi-fi when using G-maps.

 

[Small White Car]

The GPS will work. It will always show a blue dot.

Find a wifi spot and you can load a map under it. If not you can see a blue dot on a blank background.

 

[Theaser]

As long as you are connected to the Internet, yes you can.

 

[SummerBoy]

Maps will work, but you won't get your exact location without 3G connection. With wifi alone, only arounds.