Advice on downloading maps

We recommend taking the following into consideration before downloading a map.

TomTom HOME/MyTomTom cannot advise that a map has not downloaded correctly. Sometimes it may appear to be a successful download, but the map does not install properly. TomTom HOME/MyTomTom needs to have a stable and unrestricted internet connection. Hence, we highly recommend that you connect directly to the internet with a network cable and do not use a wireless network connection. This is because a wireless connection can be subject to interference.

Security settings

Firewalls, antivirus scanners and pop-up blockers can also interfere with a map download. It may be necessary to configure your firewall and router to allow TomTom HOME/MyTomTom full access to the internet.

If you are trying to download your map on a business network, for example, in an office at your workplace, be aware that your company may have download restrictions and access policies that may prevent a map from being downloaded.

Map download times

The table below shows approximately how long it takes to download a map.
Tip: There are many speed checkers available for download on the internet to verify the speed of your internet connection.We advise that you check your actual internet download speed by using one of these. 

Compare your internet speed with the chart listed below. If you are advised that your current speed is ‘Not Recommended’ try to download at an alternate location with a recommended internet speed.

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 File size  Modem
56 Kb/s
ISDN
128 Kb/s
ADSL
256 Kb/s
ADSL
768 Kb/s
ADSL
1536 Kb/s
ADSL
 7800 Kb/s 
2 MB 5 min 2 min 64 sec 20 sec 10 sec 3 sec
4 MB 10 min 4 min 2 min 44 sec 22 sec 7 sec
8 MB 20 min 8 min 4 min 1.3 min 45 sec 15 sec
30 MB 1 hr 18 min 32 min 16 min 5.3 min 2.15 min 45 sec
50 MB 2 hr 11 min 53 min 28 min 9.3 min 4.7 min 1.6 min
128 MB not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
23.8 min 12 min 4.1 min
256 MB not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
47.6 min 24.1 min 8.2 min
512 MB not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
 1 hr 35 min  48.1 min 16.4 min
1 GB not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
3 hr 10 min  1 hr 35 min  32.8 min
2 GB not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
not
 recommended 
6 hr 20 min 3 hr 10 min 1 hr 6 min

All values in this table are theoretical values.
External influences lower the actual download speeds.
 

 

 

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