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I have this problem too, in Scandinavia. It makes the map nigh-unusable. I would very much like the old version back, at least that one worked.

For the record, in case others are wondering: I got an Android phone without an internet data plan and just use my Wi-Fi at home. I downloaded the C:GEO app and it has a simple feature of downloading caches for offline use. Very clear yet effective feature! Also, Google Maps allows downloading entire maps for offline use. I, for instance, downloaded everything within a 16 km radius from my home. Works like a charm!

Really? That's interesting. Where I live, you can either get a phone with a subscription including an internet data plan and free text messages etc, or you can simply buy the phone and refill whenever you need to. Which is better, financially speaking, if you don't use it a lot.

All right, thanks for all replies! I'm probably getting one without an Internet subscription, and will buy 500-1000 Mb per month separately. I do wonder how long that will last though. Anyone knows how many Megabytes are needed every time I use a GPS function, like Google Maps?

Hi! I'm very new to Geocaching. I was initiated by a friend and thought it was awesome. If this question has already been answered, please forgive me and direct me to the correct topic. I tried to search but the posts that came up were unanswered and several years old. I'm buying a new Android phone in a few weeks and I'd like to know if I need to get a subscription with free internet with it or not. I can easily connect it to my house network while at home, but when out cashing, do I need internet access to use the GPS function and log found caches? Or can I download maps of the areas I want in advance before I set out? Thanks a lot! It's all very new and a bit confusing.