CELLULAR
Cellular is a very reliable and efficient means of communicating with your mobile work force. Most major markets and highways have good coverage, but expect gaps. If you plan to expand your business, check the new area for adequate coverage. Expect delays with data transfer in congested area, e.g. airports at peak arrival time.
What
you need to know:
Expect to pay from US$9.00 to $19.00 per month per vehicle for cellular data
airtime.
Determine who is the cellular carrier with the most reliable and best coverage
in your area.
Ignore companies who try and sell you a fleet management system using
'their" preferred carrier. You will not get the flexibility to change
carriers if service deteriorates, rates can increase without you having any
negotiating power, your supplier will probably add a surcharge to the carrier
airtime fee, and is probably getting a commission fee from the carrier to sign
you up.
CES Wireless products are compatible
with GPRS and CDMA. These services are provide by AT&T, T Mobile, Cingular,
Sprint and Verizon.
CES Wireless will process the paperwork to activate our products on these
networks on your behalf, eliminating extra steps for you.
Cellular Network Partner Links
Check coverage maps on these networks as follows:
AT&T
Wireless coverage areas
View
AT&T Wireless coverage (including roaming partners).
Verizon
Wireless coverage areas
View
Verizon Wireless coverage by individual region.
T
Mobile coverage areas
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T Mobile Wireless coverage by individual region.