02-26-2021, 12:29 PM
(02-26-2021, 11:32 AM)rotor_imp Wrote:(02-26-2021, 10:13 AM)Tev62_imp Wrote:(02-26-2021, 05:51 AM)rotor_imp Wrote: Thanks again to all respondents!
In addition to considering the informative comments here, I keep browsing the Internet. There seems to be not a single device on offer that does not require a contractual relationship, and includes leaving the location log on vendor's servers? Or did I miss such a product?
You have to use somebody's network for tracking and/or positioning, why would you think someone would offer that for free?
You have to use somebody's network for tracking and/or positioning, why would you think someone would offer that for free? Of course the device must communicate, and of course I must pay for that communication service. But there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to plug into the device my local SIM card, and have that card, with its pre-paid text or data allocation communicate with my mobile, bypassing the device manufacturer. I would expect such device to cost a bit more, as it does not provide the vendor with the ability to sell or otherwise exploit my personal data.
You have to use somebody's network for tracking and/or positioning, why would you think someone would offer that for free? Of course the device must communicate, and of course I must pay for that communication service. But there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to plug into the device my local SIM card, and have that card, with its pre-paid text or data allocation communicate with my mobile, bypassing the device manufacturer. I would expect such device to cost a bit more, as it does not provide the vendor with the ability to sell or otherwise exploit my personal data.
https://www.simtek.io/ (They claim the event data is encrypted.)