[MrFace]

Excuse my ignorance, but where would I get the PIN for this service?

[b00st3d]

once you subscribe to the service you should get a txt msg with your pin.

[MrFace]

Originally Posted by b00st3d

once you subscribe to the service you should get a txt msg with your pin.

And how do I subscribe? I thought it was free

[takeshi]

Telenav? It's definitely not free. IIRC they have a free trial but it's definitely a pay service. Have you tried visiting the Telenav site?

[MrFace]

Originally Posted by takeshi

Telenav? It's definitely not free. IIRC they have a free trial but it's definitely a pay service. Have you tried visiting the Telenav site?

No. I figured since the phone came with GPS, that it would have a free GPS option.

So it has GPS capability, but you have to pay for it? Lame

[backbeat]

Blackberry Maps is free.

[rickthornton]

Originally Posted by MrFace

No. I figured since the phone came with GPS, that it would have a free GPS option.

So it has GPS capability, but you have to pay for it? Lame

Come 8800"s come preinstalled with BB Maps (or it can be downloaded for free), from RIM. It provides real time GPS maps, tracking, etc. It is IMO, not in the same league as Telenav, but that is probably why Telenav charges $10.00/mo (well worth it for me), and BB Maps is free.

Check out Stinsonddog's Tips for a ton of useful GPS info.

Stinsonddog's Blackberry GPS Tips

[Pizzle]

To answer the OP...once you're signed up, the default PIN usually is the last four of your phone number.

[TreyS]

Originally Posted by backbeat

Blackberry Maps is free.

And isn't supported for the 8100 or 8800. I just tried and it won't DL to the device.

http://www.blackberry.com/devicesoft...y.do?code=maps

[backbeat]

Originally Posted by TreyS

And isn't supported for the 8100 or 8800. I just tried and it won't DL to the device.

Trey ... Try this:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...-released.html

[TreyS]

Thanks Backbeat! I am having trouble getting it to load though. I posted on the other thread.....

[ron.pepper@sympatico.ca]

Originally Posted by MrFace

No. I figured since the phone came with GPS, that it would have a free GPS option.

So it has GPS capability, but you have to pay for it? Lame

Its no different than buying a cell phone. Its quite capable of making calls but they are not free??

Your PC is quite capable of running software but it's never free, even when it's bundled etc...And how about the cost of upgrading to better versions of this or that windows and on and on!!!

GPS is a valuable service to those who make a living at being on the road in strange locations and it costs Millions to implement I am sure.

[oaklandpcg]

Any idea when AT&T/CINGULAR will allow us to use it?

[b00st3d]

i use bbmaps and telenav on at&t cingular, so im not sure exactly what you are referring to.