06/07/2017
How the GPS trackers work.
You don't really need to read this section, but it may be interesting to understand.
The majority of vehicle tracking devices have both GPS and GPRS tracking. GPS tracking uses satellites while GPRS is tracking via phone towers.
The devices uses GPS to find its location, it then transfers that information to you via phone towers.
When you want to find out where your car is, you just text the phone number associated with your tracker, and you'll receive an automatic text back with its location. However, we'll get more into this in the next section.
DO NOT BUY 2G CAR TRACKERS.
All of the main service providers are shutting down their 2G networks so your tracking device won't work!
Here's when they're shutting down:
● Telstra: 1st December, 2016
● Optus: 1st April, 2017
● Vodaphone: To be announced
On that note, don't be suckered in by any 4G trackers either.
The data needed and transferred is really low, it's like paying a whole bunch extra to put a 1000cc motorbike engine in your lawn mower.
Totally pointless.
The point is, stick with 3G trackers with both GPS and GPRS capabilities and you'll be fine.
