Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are the
ongoing costs and coverage area?
The cost for unlimited GPS real-time tracking and an unlimited
cell data plain is 35 cents per day or approximately $10.85 per
month. On the other hand, some
people do not activate the unlimited data
plan and have reported lowering their monthly cost to approximately
$3.33. The unit will
come with a $5.00 credit already installed.
If you check the cost of other real-time tracking
device services, you will see this device represents a significant bargain
both in initial and ongoing costs. To see the Boost
Mobile coverage area, click
here
and click COVERAGE MAP. You want to be certain that your intended
area of use is
within the coverage area.
The easiest way to re-charge
(re-boost) the Boost Mobile account is to simply go to your Boost account
online and prepay 1-3 months in advance. If you opted to use any
of the "cell telephone features" or "miscellaneous other features" as outlined above,
then additional charges would apply. For example, Boost Mobile is offering an
unlimited calling, unlimited Internet access, unlimited text message pacgage for $50.00 monthly;
but such features are strictly optional. We have no ownership interest
in Boost Mobile and therefore have no control over any rate changes that it may
apply at a future date. The company that converts the GPS transmitted data into
a web page interface presently provides the service without charge; we likewise have
no control or ownership interest in that company.
2. Can the device be
hard-wired into a motor vehicle?
Absolutely, one possible installation option is to have a cigarette
lighter plug installed into the vehicle glove-box and in this manner the GPS
phone, utilizing a cigarette plug charger, can remain fully charged and
readily available at any time. You could
advise the person using your vehicle that there is a fully charged cell phone in the
glove-box that should only be utilized for emergency calls. If the unit is
connected to a vehicle's electrical system, it can be set to transmit
a position report as often as every 5 seconds. The GPS
functionality typically works very well from a glove box location.
3. What are some potential
uses for this device?
To know the whereabouts of a family member so you know they arrived safely
at an intended destination. To know the whereabouts of
an employee to facilitate driving/work assignments. To facilitate recovery of a stolen car, truck or
motorcycle.
4. What real-time GPS
tracking information is provided?
Position, speed, direction and
altitude are all provided. Each time
the GPS device transmits a position, it will create a marker on
the website map which you can click-on to check the speed, direction and altitude for that
specific position. The website stores the last 1000 positions. See
the sample tracking map below.
5.
What does the unit cost to
purchase? Our standard price is $95.00 and
that includes Federal Express shipping.
Because of your
affiliation with BecauseILoveYou.Org, your price is $90.00.
The unit will be ready to turn on and use when you
receive it. We offer quantity and special discounts. We also have
units that meet "mil-spec" (military standards) for shock, durability and
exposure to dust and dirt should you have a need for this added utility; this
adds approximately $30.00 to the cost. If you would like to see how tough
the mil-spec units are, watch a one-minute video
here
You will not likely have further questions about the
durability of the mil-spec units.
Sample Tracking Map
On the real map (verses the sample
below), you would have the ability to zoom-in or zoom-out, you could click
on any of the route markers to determine the time the GPS tracker was in that
position, the speed it was traveling and altitude. You would be able
to click the Hybrid button and include a satellite overlay if desired. In
the sample map below, the current position of the GPS tracker is the RED dot and
the TIME, ALTITUDE, SPEED and HEADING of the GPS Tracker is displayed
on the bottom of the image.