You Can Get True GPS Tracking Without Monthly Fees

By Jeff Monson

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



Many of us don't get the differences among GPS navigation, live GPS tracking and GPS logging. Usage of the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite system evolved to become cost-free commercially in 2000. Live GPS tracking devices do receive the date feed transmitted from GPS satellites, but that isn't the reason you shell out a monthly charge. Just within the last several years, live GPS tracking product companies phased out tracking systems that employed CDMA technology and standardized their equipment for compatibility with GSM - Global System for Mobile Communications - networks. GSM is the very system that permits communication using cellular phones. Thus, the live GPS tracking devices aren't only furnished with a GPS receiver, but additionally a GSM transmitter that runs by SIM card. Dependent upon the plan that you choose, these devices will broadcast the GPS location details to a GPS tracking hosting server - a computer system that houses the tracking software package that lets you view your GPS tracking details in real time - ranging from between 2 minute to 5 second intervals. The more frequent the device transmits the location updates, the more your fees.

A Cheaper Alternative

Should your GPS tracking operation not demand live, real-time monitoring, for example logging distance for jogging/cycling, keeping track of your teen's driving practices, or employee GPS tracking for the purposes of logging vehicle mileage of your business automobiles for tax reasons, GPS historical loggers are a great alternative. Loggers receive exactly the same GPS data as live trackers but aren't built with a GSM transmitter or SIM card. To view your GPS data, you retrieve the unit and transfer the GPS information onto your computer for browsing, report creation and other assessment. Loggers offer you true GPS tracking efficiency with no 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.