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28th January 2024, 09:29 PM #1
[NEWS] TomTom discontinues GPS sales in North America amid Rising mobile navigation apps
january 5, 2024 at 1:30 am EST
In a significant shift reflecting the changing landscape of navigation technology, leading navigation company, TomTom, has announced its decision to cease the sales of its GPS navigators in the United States and Canada. The rise of mobile navigation apps, such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, offering real-time traffic data and the convenience of updating maps via internet connectivity, has contributed to this strategic move.
Decline in Traditional GPS Demand
The traditional GPS units have been increasingly overshadowed by the convenience and additional features offered by smartphones. Larger screen sizes and the availability of accurate maps on devices people already own has led to a decline in demand for standalone GPS units.
The Way Forward
While TomTom has halted new orders by removing its GPS products from its website in North America, the devices can still be found at various retailers until stocks last. Despite the shift in business strategy, the company has committed to continue providing software updates and support for existing customers in the U.S. In addition, users are directed to switch to its mobile apps, namely TomTom GO Navigation and TomTom AmiGO.
Uncertain Future in Europe
Interestingly, TomTom’s GPS navigators remain available in Europe. However, it’s uncertain whether the company will eventually exit the GPS market there as well. This decision to stop sales in North America has been described by the company as a ‘business decision,’ with no further details provided.
TomTom french response :
Mise à jour le 11 janvier : L’équipe de TomTom a contacté la rédaction pour préciser la situation en Europe. Voici leur déclaration : « TomTom reste fortement engagé dans son activité GPS sur son marché domestique en Europe […] Juste en 2023, nous avons lancé cinq nouveaux modèles de GPS et lancerons de nouveaux modèles dans un avenir proche […] TomTom, spécialiste des technologies de localisation, est devenu l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de cartes et de solutions de géolocalisation pour l’industrie automobile et les entreprises technologiques telles que Microsoft, Uber, Stellantis, etc., qui représentent désormais la majeure partie de nos revenus. » Pas d’inquiétude pour le marché européen, donc.
Last part in English:-
: The TomTom team contacted the editorial staff to clarify the situation in Europe. Here is their statement: “ TomTom remains strongly committed to its GPS business in its home market in Europe […] Just in 2023, we launched five new GPS models and will launch new models in the near future […] TomTom, specialist in location technologies, has become one of the world's leading providers of maps and geolocation solutions for the automotive industry and technology companies such as Microsoft, Uber, Stellantis, etc., which now account for the majority of our revenue. » No worries for the European market, therefore.dosibox Reviewed by dosibox on . [NEWS] TomTom discontinues GPS sales in North America amid Rising mobile navigation apps january 5, 2024 at 1:30 am EST TomTom Stops GPS Sales in US, Canada as Mobile Apps Rise (https://bnnbreaking.com/world/us/tomtom-discontinues-gps-sales-in-north-america-amid-rising-mobile-navigation-apps/) In a significant shift reflecting the changing landscape of navigation technology, leading navigation company, TomTom, has announced its decision to cease the sales of its GPS navigators in the United States and Canada. The rise of mobile navigation apps, such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, Rating: 5Last edited by dosibox; 29th January 2024 at 12:26 AM. Reason: Added English translation to last section
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29th January 2024, 12:01 AM #2
Thanks for this (almost expected) bad news. I guess it had to come sometime!
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29th January 2024, 02:57 AM #3
Next year, the most popular topic on this forum will be: "what can we convert our old navigation into?" Exactly as it was for Microsoft Lumia users.
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29th January 2024, 03:40 AM #4
Doorstop, paperweight or tuck it away until it becomes a collectors item of nostalgia? Give the grandkids something to laugh at (just as we did with paper maps?)
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22nd May 2024, 06:58 PM #5
Pity. Probably because TT never was able to (in a timely manner) get tunnels and lanes correct. Secondly because map updates were priced way too high, and higher than Pawn shops for ones that still had lifetime maps. Navman is also quitting Australia, and I suspect their support for lifetime maps will be less than stellar. In Australia, thanks to $1000 fines for holding a phone while driving (and 1km range police telescope) that also pings you for no seatbelts - I will be hanging onto my GPS's. I always have found phone navigation difficult, and battery flattening. Nevermind about some company creepily tracking my movements - forever.
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23rd May 2024, 04:46 PM #6
This Ozzie is hanging on his XXL Classic, as that is the only Navigation in my Chev/Holden Trax (2020 model)
4Gb is enough to accommodate Australia, New Zealand, Benelux and SEAsia, So please keep the maps coming!
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5th August 2024, 08:51 PM #7
Seems they've also discontinued RDS-TMC contracts in North America with Total Traffic and Here. Last year, I could still get traffic updates. Now, though I even bought a new antenna, my Go 920t quit showing traffic problems and construction zones.
Do any of you know if Total Traffic and Here have discontinued broadcasting traffic data over RDS in USA and Canada? Last year I was still getting updates, then my antenna expired. I didn't have to go anywhere far in the US for the last 10 months, so I hadn't used the GPS unit. Just got a new antenna (the US version) and my Go 720 can detect it, but it told me there are no delays along my route when I was clearly stuck going 25MPH in a construction zone on I-275 and the free phone apps had told me to avoid that.
I've double-checked traffic service settings with TTActivator. I've downgraded from patched original navcore 9.541 to Downunder's 9.501 and upgrade to Downunder's 9.701. None of these actin helped.
Could this be related to Tom Tom's decision to quit sales in the US?
Thanks.
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