Is GPS an extra monthly charge on the 3G?

[dianeLatte]

I just pre-ordered a G3 and was told by the AT&T sales person that when the phone comes in, they will activate it but there is an extra monthly charge for the GPS feature. I thought that was a big issue with the other iPhones and a big upgrade for the G3. Does anyone know if AT&T can charge a fee for an Apple application? I would like to have accurate information before I go to pick up my phone. Thanks!

 

[superstrikertwo]

GPS on the iPhone is free.

 

[terrrrrible]

They probably meant if you were going to buy a GPS app from the app store or something?

 

[mykoljay]

GPS is free, but turn-by-turn GPS directions probably won't be. It is currently not available. It will probably either be released to order through the app store (from someone like Telenav or Tomtom - look at other threads) or be charged monthly (like AT&T does on their other phone -$10 a month) - I'm guessing the latter.

 

[chrismac00]

Yes. It's a $328023043.57 charge to your monthly bill.

I'm just kidding.

No it isn't.

It's free.

Completely

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I want to know how much the turn by turn apps will be... because I always kind of assumed they would be in the 10-20 dollar range, but other people in here seem to be under the impression that it'll be more like 80-90... yea...

There is no way in hell i would pay that. $20 is just about my limit.. unless it proves to be totally badass and I decide I actually need it...

 

[kdarling]

I want to know how much the turn by turn apps will be... because I always kind of assumed they would be in the 10-20 dollar range, but other people in here seem to be under the impression that it'll be more like 80-90... yea...

For other phones, a nav app with maps included so it can operate totally standalone, runs $100-150.

For a nav app that comms with the carrier as you go along, like VZ Navigator or ATT"s Navigator, the monthly fee is $10 ($20 for worldwide).

Collecting and maintaining map data is not cheap.

 

[Michael CM1]

Nope. The actual GPS service is free because it's a government-created (and controlled?) thing. Some people mentioned other software that may charge you, but the iPhone/AT&T won't charge you for it.

 

[Type121]

For other phones, a nav app with maps included so it can operate totally standalone, runs $100-150.

For a nav app that comms with the carrier as you go along, like VZ Navigator or ATT"s Navigator, the monthly fee is $10 ($20 for worldwide).

Collecting and maintaining map data is not cheap.

Yeah, consider this. The 2009 Garmin US update that's out now costs about 70 bucks just for the maps.