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Do you need to have cell service active to use gps on ipad

Do you need to have cell service active to use gps on ipad?

iPad (10th gen) WiFi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 23, 2022 9:08 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Dec 23, 2022 10:48 AM

While only WiFi+Cellular models of iPad have built-in GNSS/GPS positioning capabilities (this functionality being an integral element of the Cellular chipset) - you do not require active Cellular service to use GPS positioning.

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