Garmin Digital Traffic service will end June 2021

Hammer_2001_uk · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 02, 2006 Posts: 17

Sorry if this is already known, but I came across this when searchimg for info on my traffic updates problem in my other post.

See this link, statement and full info at bottom of the web page.

https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/traffic/

They are saying digital traffic will end and only RDS-FM updates will be available or the option of connecting to a smartphone.

sussamb · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:22 am Post subject:

Wow, thanks, hadn't seen that
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Kremmen · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:27 am Post subject:

That pretty much means I won't be buying another Garmin.

Google maps can do traffic and STA can do cameras.

I wonder if TT are continuing with a decent traffic service beyond June 2021 as RDS is pathetic in comparison.

Given the current traffic comes from Inrix, who I doubt is closing, it must be that the partnership has gone sour.
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AllanKnowles · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 06, 2005 Posts: 34

I moved to a cheap (£80) large smartphone about 3 months ago. It doesn't overheat without a case and works fine.

If traffic has to be provided by a smartphone link and traffic info is my main reason for a SatNav, it removes the need for a separate, stand alone sat nav.

pcaouolte · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:49 pm Post subject:

Oh dear, that makes life a bit more difficult.

I bought the Garmin because TomTom stopped supporting the camera database from here.

Google maps or Waze are good for routing and traffic but then I need to rely on CamerAlert for the speed cameras and I don't find it reliable enough on an iPhone. I also don't like using the phone for navigation on long journeys because it gets rather hot.

I don't want to connect the phone to the Garmin for traffic because it connects to the hands free system in the car whether I am using sat nav or not and it can't support 2 simultaneous Bluetooth connections.

No idea what to do now. Can anyone recommend a stand alone satnav unit with sensible routing, good traffic (without connecting it to my phone) and which will accept the PGPSW camera database?
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Kremmen · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:13 pm Post subject:

Same here. My phone connects to the car and the Michelin based smartlink traffic was pants a few years ago and I don't suppose it's changed much.

Garmin have been moving to LMT-S and away from LMT-D for a while now so I still reckon it's a Garmin decision to save dosh and they've dropped Inrix rather than Inrix stopping the service. I think TT use Inrix as well so we'll no doubt find out next year.

Since I started using CA then STA I've not used the PGPSW database on my Garmin in anger for quite a while now.

Still 10 months to go but I'd happily move to TT just for traffic and routing.
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sussamb · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:40 pm Post subject:

I do all of my route planning in BaseCamp so will stick with my Garmin and if needed use the smart link app. Don't take calls while I'm driving and the smart link app displays texts etc on to my Garmin which is all I need Very Happy

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PaulWH · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:09 pm Post subject:

"Garmin Digital Traffic service for the United Kingdom will cease to exist as from 30th June 2021 due to the current service provider discontinuing the service."

To me this suggests that the service could continue in Europe and the rest of the world.

Privateer · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:55 am Post subject:

gardner1 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 15, 2007 Posts: 35

Oh well that's my Garmin 2569 going on eBay

M8TJT · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:31 am Post subject:

And what will it be replaced by? Please do tell.

gardner1 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 15, 2007 Posts: 35

TomTom as live their live services is far superior

Privateer · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:03 pm Post subject:

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Kremmen · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:07 am Post subject:

I still keep coming back to my original question .......

Garmin use Inrix as its digital traffic (TA cable) provider.

Tomtom also use Inrix but they also use Vodaphone enabled mobiles location and speed data to add a bit more and earlier accuracy.

So ..... if Inrix are stopping its service then surely TT will have the same issue come next year ?

My gut feeling is that Garmin have decided to end the partnership and why they've been moving from LMT-D to MT-S devices for a while now.
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