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Get Educated About the End of 2G

August 9, 2016 Published by

What is 2G? 2G is cell technology that was used extensively by mobile phone providers and devices that run on those networks, like GPS vehicle-tracking devices for your work vehicles.   Why is 2G going away and why does it matter? Technology evolves, and faster technologies (3G, 4G) have replaced 2G. Many major data carriers like AT&T have announced plans to turn off their 2G towers by end of 2016, and are already taking down their 2G towers. GPS users on 2G are already starting to see service degradation and service outages in certain areas meaning their vehicles can’t be... View Article

Understanding the Benefits of Vehicle Tracking Devices

August 4, 2016 Published by

The clear and most fundamental advantage of vehicle tracking systems is that they track the location of your vehicle. Aside from tracking your vehicle’s location, there are other advantages that vehicle tracking offers to help you accomplish your business goals. The fact is, GPS vehicle tracking systems is more than just knowing where your vehicles are. Installing a vehicle tracking system will help you reduce working costs, enhance vehicle safety, improve customer satisfaction, and more: Eliminate unauthorized use of vehicle- Vehicle tracking devices are the best way to stop bad driving behavior of your employees. Your vehicles are crucial to your... View Article

Keeps an eye on your Vehicle with Vehicle Tracking System

July 18, 2016 Published by

What is vehicle tracking system and how can it help in any business? This is possibly the question in the minds of most of the business owners that have heard something about vehicle tracking device. Vehicle tracking allows business owners or managers to see the site of the vehicle at all times. It also helps to know the routes taken by the drivers. An employee or a driver using a business vehicle that has a vehicle tracking device installed in it can never lie about his location as you can see everything on a map. What is vehicle tracking system... View Article

Track Your Vehicles Location from Home

July 12, 2016 Published by

GPS technology was developed in the U.S. for safety and defence purposes. Modern GPS tracking technology has advanced since its public release. Now people can install GPS tracking devices in their vehicles to monitor the location, previous stops, routes followed, and even driving speeds. It is greatly beneficial for businesses with fleets of any size to manage their fleet costs using a GPS tracker. These tracking systems come with web-based mapping software where a complete log of each vehicle’s history is stored. How it is beneficial? GPS tracking systems are used by owners and managers to keep an eye on the... View Article

Ride into the 2G Sunset with GPS Technologies

June 30, 2016 Published by

Have you updated your GPS tracking device yet? AT&T and T-Mobile are shutting down their 2G networks to open up more channels for newer technologies to run on. This shut down is also referred to as the 2G Sunset. Consequently, all tracking systems from GPS Technologies are moving away from 2G and transitioning to a 3G network. If you haven’t made the transition yet here’s what you need to know: AT&T is shutting down their entire 2G network. The 2G Sunset has already begun in some locations. By January 1, 2017 all 2G trackers will stop reporting. Until then, 2G... View Article