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GPS Capabilities

Always know where you are and how to get where you need to be with BlackBerry® smartphones featuring BlackBerry® Maps and GPS (Global Positioning System) capabilities.

BlackBerry Maps

Enter an address and receive directions to businesses, restaurants and other locations. Type or paste the information, or launch a map by clicking on a pre-existing address in your address book to view routes and step-by-step directions.

  • Interactive maps allow you to pan left, right, up and down and to zoom in and out
  • Local search lets you find locations based on keywords. Enter a search term like “pizza” to find pizza places near you
  • Send maps via email
  • Bookmark your favorite locations for future reference
  • Fully optimized for BlackBerry smartphones for fast loading times and efficient data usage
  • BlackBerry Maps works with your current wireless network, so no carrier switching is required.

Learn more about BlackBerry Maps

GPS

Know where you stand, even when you’re on the move. Many BlackBerry smartphones feature GPS capabilities that work with BlackBerry Maps and other location-based applications¹. Use GPS on your BlackBerry smartphone to pinpoint your location, and get turn-by-turn directions to restaurants, businesses and other destinations.

  • Plan and view routes
  • Build a list of favorite locations for easy reference
  • Get more from social networking sites and location-based mobile games

GPS Business Advantage

For your business, BlackBerry smartphones with GPS capabilities works with Location-Based Services (LBS) to support employee and resource tracking, dispatching and more.

BlackBerry smartphones with GPS capabilities1

Learn more about using GPS on BlackBerry smartphones

1Check with your service provider for supported features and services.