[jonrobinson]

Hey everyone. I am a brand new owner of a BB 8703.

I have downloaded the BB Maps program and it failes to aquire a GPS lock
after clicking "start GPS" in BB Maps.

I have checked all of the following:

1) Enabled GPS in the "location based services"

2) Outside in wide open space standing still (for a long time)

3) Have a data plan that works

4) I did click start GPS in BB Maps

5) I do have the icon displayed on the BB desktop that indicates
location based services are turned on.

6) I am with a regional carrier (Cellular South) that does not limit GPS
functionality.

7) My phone is in 1X mode.


I have read of some other Alltel users having this problem. It seemed that some had it and some did not.

Any suggestions?

Thanks much!

Jonrobinson

[jonrobinson]

Anyone have any feedback on the above question?

I paid for Blackberry Tech support. I asked why it (the built in GPS) would work for Alltel customers using Telenav but not for me using Blackberry Maps.
My carrier does NOT block the GPS function. I have it turned on under "location based services". It never aquires location.

This was their (BB tech supports) response:

"The 8703e uses A-GPS (assisted GPS).
What Alltel has done is unlock the need to have the puck for their code- this enables their users to pay for service via TeleNav support. This is only done by the carrier."

Does this sound legetimate to anyone?

Thanks!

Jonrobinson

[Stinsonddog]

I do know there is integration between the carriers and the service, but not sure what or how. Maybe I can ask one of my contacts.

[jonrobinson]

That would be much appreciated. I have tried 3 different GPS apps and none of them work.

Thanks much!

Jonrobinson

[simon_hed]

The only way alltel has the gps enabled is with telenav. BB maps is a no-go.