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The Pros and Cons of Having a GPS Tracking Device

Transport and logistics is a key element of all businesses. Indeed, it keeps the world going around! Businesses tend to have a fleet of different vehicles, ranging from just a few to hundreds, and they have to know where those vehicles are at all times. This is why it is common for each vehicle to be fitted with a GPS tracking device. GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a system that connects to orbiting satellites, communicating with each other to pinpoint a location on the planet. They have fantastic advantages, but some disadvantages as well. The Advantages of the GPS…

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Why Do We Need GPS Tracking Devices?

GPS tracking devices are not the same as vehicle GPS systems. While both do use satellite systems, a GPS tracking device tracks a specific item, such as a vehicle or an individual, where as a vehicle GPS system is designed to help people find their route. A tracking device can be used on cars, bikes, people, trucks, and anything else, including laptop computers and smartphones. How Do GPS Tracking Devices Work? A tracking device uses satellite signals that determines exactly where a vehicle is and how fast it is traveling. Information is then sent to the orbiting satellite, which sends…

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