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Traffic information
You can obtain traffic information in two ways:
• TomTom Traffic
• Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
Important: Reliable TMC Traffic reception is highly dependent upon optimal
antenna placement, vehicle features such as windshield reflective shielding,
the surrounding environment such as mountains and high buildings and RDS-
TMC Radio station transmission signal strength.
Some vehicles have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield which
might prevent a navigation device from locating your current position. If this
is a problem in your vehicle, use the TomTom External Antenna Kit (available
as an accessory).
TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic is a TomTom Service for receiving up-to-date traffic
information from the best local sources.
To use TomTom Traffic, you will need to establish a wireless data connection
(GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA) between your TomTom device and a Bluetooth
enabled mobile phone and you must have a wireless data subscription with
your mobile network operator.
For more information, see TomTom Traffic (73).
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
TMC transmits traffic information as a radio signal and is available free-of-
charge in many countries.
TMC is not a TomTom Service, but is available when using the TomTom RDS-
TMC Traffic Receiver. The TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included
with some products and available as an accessory for others.
Note: TomTom is not responsible for the availability or quality of traffic
information provided by TMC.
TMC is not available in all countries or regions. Visit www.tomtom.com/plus
to check for availability in your country or region.
For more information, see Traffic information using RDS-TMC (80).