We recently had a few calls from potential customers, telling us, how one provider was selling a GPS Tracking device for $149.00 with no monthly fees and 20 on demand locates per month.\u00a0\u00a0 Wow! That seems like an amazing deal!\u00a0 But is it?\u00a0 There are a few things, that I would definitely check on.\u00a0 Maybe we weren’t getting the whole story, who knows.\u00a0 Here are our thoughts on this matter…<\/p>\n
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The first, would be reliability, both from a service perspective and customer service view.\u00a0 Most every GPS tracking device that tracks live or in real-time via a web based system, uses some sort of wireless transport method to get the position data back to the server.\u00a0 GSM or SIM cards inserted into these devices are what most gps \u00a0providers use, as they are the most affordable.\u00a0 These SIM cards must be activated thourgh a carrier, \u00a0like ATT who provides the wireless data link between device and server.\u00a0 With this there is a monthly charge that ATT charges the GPS provider.<\/p>\n
Another associated cost, would be server and internet connection cost for the GPS provider.\u00a0 All of these things cost money – don’t forget the electricity to run these machines!\u00a0<\/p>\n
What about Customer\u00a0\u00a0Support?\u00a0 Having employees who are capable and able to handle issues that arise from a technical standpoint to just running an effective business in general all have costs, like wages, worker’s comp., etc.\u00a0 Don’t forget the business these employees work also have associated costs, toll free phone lines, insurance, etc.<\/p>\n
Another thing – running licensed maps is expensive!\u00a0 You know the maps you see from providers like Google and Microsoft.\u00a0 You just can’t take those maps and use them without paying for them.\u00a0 If a map service provider finds a gps company using maps without paying for it…Watch out below!<\/p>\n
The point here being, if you get your gps tracking devices from somewhere that your costs are about $30 per device, have a single server connected to a $50 a month dsl connection run out of your home, with e-mail\u00a0and none or \u00a0limited phone support, and unlicensed maps – you may get away with selling a device for $150 and not charging your customer a monthly service fee.\u00a0 Ultimately, though at some point, your costs, will start exceeding the revenue your bringing in.\u00a0 We all know what happens at this point!<\/p>\n
Over the last 5 years, we have seen countless GPS service providers come and go.\u00a0 We even get calls from companies looking for a new GPS provider, because their current ones went under.<\/p>\n
With all that being said – I would say, “Buyer Beware”, if the deal seems to good to be true, many times it is.<\/p>\n
I would also suggest this model for any current or future GPS providers reading this post:<\/p>\n
Provide Your Customers Exceptional Service, devices that are proven to work, albeit not the cheapest – yet not the most expensive.\u00a0 Give your customers value, but don’t take more from them in cash that you give back in use\u00a0– we all know where the big fat piggies go!\u00a0 All the while, operate with integrity, treat your customer as you would want to be treated, and never settle for good enough.\u00a0 This is what we strive for daily at LiveViewGPS, Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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