VZ Navigator® 6.0

General Information

  1. What is VZ Navigator® Maps?

    VZ Navigator Maps is a new and free way to find your current location, search for points of interest and obtain basic directions as to how to get to addresses. The application is free, but depending on the data plan, a user may be charged for the download of the application or the data use while using it.

    The VZ Navigator Maps application is a limited version of VZ Navigator. Among several other features, users will not be able to:

    • See visual turn-by-turn directions
    • Hear spoken turn-by-turn directions
    • See trip summaries
    • Receive traffic alerts
    • Search for Movies
    • Search for Local Events
    • Use speech recognition to search or enter an address
    • View a weather forecast and several other features only available to VZ Navigator customers
    To upgrade to VZ Navigator, launch VZ Navigator Maps and go to "Preferences." Choose "My Account," and select "Upgrade." Options will be presented which will allow the features above.

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  2. Will I incur data charges while using VZ Navigator® Maps?

    Data sent or received while downloading and using VZ Navigator will be billed according to your data package. Please check with your Account Owner to find out what type of data package you have.

    In the event that you do not have a data package, you will be charged at a rate of $1.99 per MB.

    Business customers: Please contact your Wireless Program Administrator for information about your current data package.

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  3. How do I sort by distance after searching with VZ Navigator® 6.0?

    Bing search allows VZ Navigator® customers access to millions of points of interest. The default search is to search be relevance to the search term in the search box. This means that points of interest with the search term in the listing will appear before results that are similar to or related to the search term.

    To sort by distance:

    1. Enter your search term at the box in the top and select the orange search button.
    2. After the results are shown, press the “Options” button and choose “Sort by Distance.”

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  4. How long does a VZ Navigator® 1-Day or 7-Day pass last?

    This non-recurring billing option allows the user to access the full functioned VZ Navigator® for one day (24 hrs from the time of purchase) or seven days (168 hrs from the time of purchase). Customers using this service level will not be charged for application data use.

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  5. How do I delete a Favorite / Recent point of interest in VZ Navigator®?

    To delete a favorite / recent point of interest:

    1. From the home screen, press “Find,” “Favorite” (or “Recent Searches”).
    2. Select, but do not press, the item you wish to delete.
    3. Press the “Options” button and choose “Delete.”

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  6. How do I sync my VZNavigator® Favorites and Recent Searches with VZNavigator.com?

    You can now use VZNavigator.com to manage your favorite locations, find places to go and send them to your phone.

    To do this:

    1. From the home screen, press the “Options” button.
    2. Select “Sync with Web.”

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