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Vodafone Compass

Vodafone Compass

Your mobile is now your
personal GPS navigation tool.

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What is Compass?

Compass is the great new personal navigation system for your mobile phone. Whether you’re in your car* or on foot, just type in where you want to go (while you’re parked, of course. Please stay safe!), and Vodafone Compass will talk back directions to you! It can even give you directions to local restaurants, cinemas and petrol stations.


Special Offer

Special offer - 1 month free trial to all NEW^ users


^NEW user is someone who hasn't used Compass at all in the last 12months

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* Vodafone highly recommends the use of an In-car handset cradle while driving. Don't use a mobile when you're at the wheel, and never send or read a text or picture message while driving. Read more information on Vodafone's advice on mobiles and road safety.

How Compass works

Live in-car map

Get moving maps and clear voice instructions when and where you need them. And don't worry if you miss a turn, because Compass will quickly fix the route and guide you back on track.

Search for a location

With Yellow Pages integration and a wide range of points of interest you can do a directory search for a location or a business.

Walk the city like a local

Enjoy clear maps with street names and landmarks when walking.

Simple menu navigation

With scroll menus, office and home addresses, a favourites menu and the 50 most recent destinations, it’s easy and fast to find out where you want to go.

Live updates

Enjoy maps that update automatically at no extra charge. You are always downloading the latest copy of the maps.

Choose your route

Choose to take the shortest route or the quickest to your destination, along with other options.

Providing feedback

If you find there is a mistake with any information in the maps you are getting from Compass such as a missing street or a wrong street name, you can report this problem directly to the provider of our maps. They will examine the issue and correct it. The fix will be updated in the next release of their mapping information which is done at least every three months.

Report a map error

OK love it! How do I get it?

  • You can text 'COMPASS' to 5483 and you will receive a shortcut link to download it onto your handset, or
  • Start up your Vodafone live! browser on your Compass supported phone and scroll down the front page. You should see the link to Vodafone Compass. If not then click on your menu button with the Vodafone live! browser open and enter http://go.live/compass into your browser. Follow the simple on-screen instructions.
  • Please ensure your Secure Digital (SD) memory card is inserted into your handset, because that is where Compass and maps will be stored.

You should also check out our FAQ’s.

How do I get the full voice street names announced during Compass navigation?

When you download Compass you have only a few voice navigation commands such as Turn Right or Turn Left. However, you can easily get the full list of New Zealand street names by downloading the full voice file. Find navigation command instructions here.

In-car handset cradle

To get the most out of Vodafone Compass, it's best to pop your handset in a 'handset cradle' on your dashboard*, so that the GPS antenna can pick up the satellite signals. Ask in-store or ask your Vodafone Account Manager for details on what handset cradles are available.

If you have any questions about using Compass, contact our dedicated support team on 0800 921 021 between the hours of 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.


* Vodafone highly recommends the use of an In-car handset cradle while driving. Don't use a mobile when you're at the wheel, and never send or read a text or picture message while driving. Read more information on Vodafone's advice on mobiles and road safety.

How much does it cost?

You can choose to pay by the month or by the day and there are no hidden extras, what you pay covers downloading Compass and all the maps.

  • Monthly subscription charge:
  • Daily casual charge:
  • $ 10.00
  • $ 2.50 for 24 hours

Special Offer

Special offer - 1 month free trial to all NEW^ users



^NEW user is someone who hasn't used Compass at all in the last 12months

What phones will it work with?

Compass is now available on a range of Nokia and BlackBerry handsets with built-in GPS. We will continue to expand this list as more GPS handsets are released, so please check back here for the latest information.

Blackberry Nokia
   
  • 8110 Pearl
  • 8310 Curve
  • 8900 Curve
  • 9000 Bold
  • 9500 Storm
  • 6110
  • 6210 Navigator
  • 6220
  • E66
  • E71
  • N78
  • N82
  • N85
  • N95
  • N95 8GB
  • N96