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Magellan RoadMate Content
Types of Content
There are various types of content available on the Magellan RoadMate Commercial.
Some items are optional or subscription-based.
Preloaded POIs
(Points of Interest)
There are over 9 million POIs preloaded into the Magellan
RoadMate Commercial. Any of these POIs can be selected as a
route’s destination using the “Go To...” button.
User-Entered
Contacts and Places
The Magellan RoadMate Commercial can store user-entered
addresses (contacts or places) into the built-in address book.
These addresses can be used in the creation of routes.
Contacts or Places
from Smartphone
Smartphones running the Magellan app can transfer content to
the Magellan RoadMate Commercial via Bluetooth. These are
saved in the address book for use.
Fuel Prices
Fuel prices are updated when connected to a Wi-Fi network or a
Bluetooth connection (when activated). The Fuel Prices square
can be set to display gas or diesel fuels by distance or price.
Traffic/IP Traffic
Traffic alerts are updated whenever the Magellan RoadMate
Commercial is being powered using the Magellan vehicle power
adapter cable. When routing, a traffic alert may provide access to
detouring around the traffic incident.
IP Traffic is a service available through paid subscription from
the Magellan online store. It offers faster traffic updates and
other advantages over the standard traffic service. It requires an
active Internet connection (Wi-Fi or smartphone) to operate.
PhantomALERT
There are two types of phantomALERTs, basic and premium.
Basic phantomALERTs warn of red light cameras and
speed cameras, and are included with the device. Premium
phantomALERTs include many safety-related warnings, and may
be purchased from
magellanGPS .com/shop
Alerts
There are Truck Driving Alerts available, that will display alerts
for Yellow Road Signs, Weigh Stations, and Tool Booths.
Weather
Weather information is updated whenever the Magellan
RoadMate Commercial is connected to a Wi-Fi network or a
Bluetooth connection (when enabled).
