In this time and age, we have the best of technology available to us. To every problem, there is a solution available. Fleet management is a big industry that has leveraged Telematics and other technologies to optimize operations and improve efficiency.
GPS Tracking system and SIM-based tracking are two different technologies that fleet owners count on to track their vehicles. Most white label fleet management software come with both these solutions for better efficiency.
What is Sim based Tracking?
As the name suggests, in SIM-based tracking, you find out the location of the asset with the help of a GSM sim. It does not require a smartphone, device installation, maintenance cost, or even much time to get started. It shares the location of the nearest cellular tower from which it’s receiving signals. As the asset moves, geographical coordinates are shared with the operator on the app/web portal at regular intervals.
Fleet owners who only want to track the whereabouts of their vehicle from time to time, go with a SIM-based tracking solution. It does not require device installation, maintenance cost, or even much time to get started.
What is GPS Tracking?
A GPS tracking system determines the exact location of objects with an advanced technological utility called the Global Positioning System. It’s a combination of more than two dozen satellites, installed in different orbiting planes in space. Every GPS Satellite shoots accurate position, i.e. longitude & latitude, and time signals.
Unlike SIM-based tracking, a GPS Tracking system requires a sophisticated setup. Three main components — Tracking Device, Server to store data and UI for the end-user — necessary for even the pilot tracking.
The tracker is installed in the vehicle/asset with a sim that provides the network(GPS+GSM) for relaying data. The data packets are then sent to the central server that stores data. It is translated in understandable language and presented through the app/website to the end-user.
How are they different?
