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Do I need data/wifi running the whole time I'm walking a dog?

I'm starting to fear Rover isn't going to work out for me because I don't have a data plan on my phone and I can't afford one at this time either. Do I need to have data in order to start/finish a dog walk or drop-in visit and if so do I need to having it running the whole time?

Example, if I have access to the owner's wifi, could I start the walk using their wifi, then track the walk with my phone's GPS (my running/biking app does this) and then when I'm back at the owners' and connected to wifi I can complete the walk? I assume I wouldn't have an issue with drop-ins if I have access to wifi.

If we need to stay connected to data the whole time, I'm screwed.

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Walt G.

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Woodbridge, VA

I'm not sure if you need to have cellular data turned on for the GPS to function properly. But it is important to be connected to your client's wife to start and end the event. I walk every M-F and all my clients have provided me WiFi access so I can connect while in their home. I also just saw you got pretty much the same answer in the Rover FB group.

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And as a note for the future, the Q&A forum isn't visited by lots of folks on a frequent basis.

Walt G.

Thank you! Yes, I figured I'd try here first for anyone searching for the answer in the future. But it seems like the FB group is the best place to search for help and advice. Thanks again for your help :D

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