diff --git a/packages/SettingsProvider/res/values/defaults.xml b/packages/SettingsProvider/res/values/defaults.xml
index 275ff3ac1702d..c28341804f424 100644
--- a/packages/SettingsProvider/res/values/defaults.xml
+++ b/packages/SettingsProvider/res/values/defaults.xml
@@ -31,8 +31,11 @@
     
     <bool name="def_bluetooth_on">false</bool>
     <bool name="def_install_non_market_apps">false</bool>
-    <!-- Comma-separated list of providers. -->
-    <string name="def_location_providers_allowed">network</string>
+    <!-- Comma-separated list of location providers. 
+         Network location is off by default because it requires
+         user opt-in via Setup Wizard or Settings.  
+    -->
+    <string name="def_location_providers_allowed">gps</string>
     <!--  0 == mobile, 1 == wifi. -->
     <integer name="def_network_preference">1</integer>
     <bool name="def_usb_mass_storage_enabled">true</bool>