Activating A GPS Device
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What Happens After Purchasing A GPS Tracker?
Companies that demand a vehicle management solution capable of providing detailed driving information, families in need of a personal monitoring tracker to improve auto security and police agencies requiring the latest in surveillance technology all call upon real-time GPS trackers. However, unlike GPS data loggers that come ready to work directly out of the box, real-time devices require a data plan and activation before they can begin to be used to report locational information. For those who have already invested in a GPS vehicle tracker that is classified as a active solution, this article will help explain the process of data plan selection and activation.
Real-Time GPS Tracking Data Plans
Real-time GPS trackers are wonderful tools for auto-theft security, fleet management and number of other safety applications because the devices provide instant access to people or assets. However, since the technology involves a process of transmitting data through the use of local cellular towers, every real-time tracker is dependent upon a data plan.
When a person purchases a real-time tracker they initially only pay for the cost of the device. The data plan is selected when the product arrives in the hands of the business/consumer. The data plans are essentially monthly service obligations that reflect how frequently the user wants to view GPS tracking data. For example, a data plan costing $19.95 per month will offer unlimited position updates every 5 minutes, whereas a data plan costing $39.95 will offer unlimited position updates every 10 seconds. Therefore, the data plan choice will clearly depend on the monitoring needs of the business or consumer.
It is important to note that all GPS tracking data plans require a one-time activation charge that basically covers the cost of the SIM card, and connection of the device to the telematics networks. There are no termination fees or contracts for service, with all plans being month-to-month.
Activating A Real-Time GPS Tracker
All real-time devices, including the popular LandAirSea SilverCloud, require a GPS device to be activated. This is a simple process where the user basically puts in their credit card information to be billed in a monthly cycle (the same way it is with gym memberships), and then creates a user-name and pass-code to access their personal tracking data. The user also has the option to purchase a prepaid service card for monthly obligations if they do not desire keeping a personal credit card on file.
One of the most frequently asked questions about activation is how long the process takes to conclude? An excellent question, the process of activation depends on a couple factors such as when the online documentation was submitted, and of the the real-time GPS tracker is going to be used domestically or internationally. Activations for domestic use in the United States are typically completed within a 24-hour period, or the following business day if the online paperwork is submitted over the weekend. However, international GPS tracking devices require special set-up on foreign telematics, and therefore this process can take an additional couple days.
Those with questions regarding real-time GPS trackers, data plans or activating systems can reach a GPS Tracker Shop representative any day of the week for more assistance.