GPS (Global Positioning System) is a global satellite navigational system that use the GPS to determine the specific location, direction, and speed measuring the distance between the receiver and three or more (out of the 24) medium Earth satellites. A gps tracking device can be incorporated in mobile phones, vehicles, or any other objects.

There are numerous advantages of a GPS tracking device. It can be used as a vehicle navigator, to protect the user from getting lost. When a GPS tracking device is embedded in mobile phones, it can be used for direction-finding purposes, distance calculation, and a lot more. It also can be used to determine the location of a stolen vehicle or a lost pet.

GPS tracking allows user to monitor fuel usage based on how fast the employee is driving. As a customer service, he/she will know which of the drivers is closest to the customer needing help. He/she can tell the customers when to expect their delivery.

There are discounts available from the insurance companies for vehicles protected with GPS tracking systems.

The other advantages of GPS tracking are Google Earth compatibility, ease of use, small and easily concealable, accuracy of tracking key, and the strength of the magnet allows it to be placed under the car and it is water resistant.