You Don't Have to Pay For True GPS Tracking

By Jeff Monson

The Reason why you have to pay for Real-Time GPS Tracking Services?



Some people do not understand the differences among GPS navigation, live GPS tracking and GPS logging. Use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite system grew to become no cost commercially in 2000. Live GPS tracking devices do access the date feed coming from GPS satellites, but this isn't the reason why you pay out a fee every month. Inside the last several years, live GPS tracking system producers phased out tracking units that used CDMA technology and standardized their products for compatibility with GSM - Global System for Mobile Communications - networks. GSM is the very system that allows communication through cell phones. Thus, the live GPS tracking devices aren't only built with a GPS receiver, but additionally a GSM transmitter that functions utilizing a SIM card. Dependent upon the plan that you choose, the unit will transfer the GPS location information to a GPS tracking hosting server - a computer system that contains the tracking software program that permits you to view your GPS information in real time - ranging from between 2 minute to 5 second intervals. The more frequent it transmits the updates, the higher your fees.

A Cheaper Alternative

If your GPS tracking operation doesn't require live, real-time tracking, such as logging mileage for jogging/cycling, monitoring your teen's driving habits, or employee GPS tracking for the purposes of logging vehicle mileage of your company vehicle or vehicles for tax reasons, GPS historical loggers may be for you. Loggers ingest the same exact GPS data as the live trackers but are not equipped with the aforementioned GSM transmitter. To see your GPS data, you simply retrieve the device and upload the GPS data to your computer for viewing, report generation and other analysis. They provide you with true GPS tracking performance without the monthly fees and contracts.

About the Author:

Jeff Monson is the owner/operator of JLM Merchandise Surveillance and Security Products. JLM is home of the SleuthGear iTrail GPS CarTracker and Historical Logger.