My location gps fix?

hi
just got a nokia c7 , im having troublr getting a gps fix when going on my location.
a few times its work but im really confused on what i do when it comes up asking for me to define a network connection?
do i click yes or no ,if i click yes it has the option of using web'n'walk but do i need to use my t-mobile internet.
i thought it uses gps???
can anyone help me on this
thankyou

Firstly I need to know whether you are on a generous data plan and don't mind associated cost of downloading a few kb's of data frequently or want to stop it although this can have a detrimental effect on how long it takes to lock on to position.
If you go to Menu > Settings > Application settings > Positioning > Positioning methods - if you want no data or no cost if applicable only ENABLE "Integrated GPS" as positional method.
It is the "Assisted GPS" feature that requires a network access point found in 'Positioning server use" which maybe Automatic, Auto. in home network, Always ask or Disabled. It would normally pick whichever network access point has highest priority in Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Settings > Destinations > Internet.
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