The GPS Tracker That's Cheap To Run
Learn about the GPS Tracker's cheap running costs.
The pre-installed free GPS Tracker SIM makes it easy to get going when you receive your GPS Tracker. The GPS Tracker requires a SIM card because it functions like a small mobile phone - able to receive and send texts (e.g. locations) and allow for two-way calling. You'll look after your SIM credit yourself by logging into your own online account to top-up (or, you can tick a box to have your account auto-topup when the credit falls below a certain amount).
Note: It does not matter what SIM your own mobile phone uses! The GPS Tracker is a separate device, and can communicate with your mobile phone in the same way that a friend's would. It does not need to be on the same network as your own mobile phone.
A GPS Tracker with no subscriptions, hidden costs, or fees
You won't pay any more fees or subscription costs to us whatsoever once you receive your Stray Star GPS dementia Tracker with a pre-installed cheap GPS Tracker SIM. It's a GPS Tracker with very cheap running costs and no subscriptions - you will only pay for your own SIM usage (the rates are outlined in a section below).
The only requirement to keep your SIM account active is that you use at least one location text from the Tracker every three months. You do not need to top up every month - so it's very cheap to run.
Network Coverage
Our free GPS Tracker SIM is from GiffGaff, who use the O2 network. You can check the coverage here - remember you can use another network and install your own UK SIM if you wish.
Just to be clear - it doesn't matter at all what network your own mobile phone is on - it doesn't need to be on the same network as the cheap to run GPS Tracker SIM.
Add a Free GPS Tracker SIM
...as an extra at the 'Shopping Cart' stage. It will then be pre-installed in your device.
£5 Free Credit
When you activate your account with £10 credit.
No Contracts
Pay As You Go, or switch to an inclusive package anytime.
No Hidden Costs
That's it! You only pay for your SIM usage - a GPS Tracker that's low cost to run.
You're in Complete Control
There are no more ties with us or any call centers, you set things up as you like.
Outgoing Calls Are Optional
SOS & Call Button can be disabled.
SIM uses O2, Device not Locked to any Network
You can also use your own SIM - any network except Three. It doesn't matter at all what network your own mobile phone is on.
Receive Your GPS Tracker with Free SIM Pre-installed
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How Cheap is the GPS Tracker to Run?
Typical Usage = £1-5 per month
If you use about 5-10 texts (whether locations or alerts) a week, you'll only spend about £2-4 per month from your Pay As You Go credit. We recommend starting with PAYG credit, to see how your usage goes in the first month, then if you need to you can switch to the all-inclusive £6 Goodybag.
£6 per month for Unlimited Use
If you think you might use more texts, or make outgoing calls from the device (by using the SOS button or outgoing call button), then you might be better off with the £6 Goodybag. This renews each month, and includes unlimited calls and texts. It also offers 1gb of data which is more than enough if you want to use online tracking.
Costs from your own mobile phone when texting or calling the GPS Tracker
When you text for a GPS map location reply, or call the device, it will be at standard rates from your mobile (included in contract texts/minutes). It's not a premium rate or anything scary - it's just like texting/phoning a friend - a very cheap to run GPS Tracker.
The GPS Tracker with cheap running costs. When the SIM is activated, you receive an extra £5 of free credit.
If using Pay As You Go:
If using the £6 per month inclusive Goodybag:
Add the Pre-installed GPS Tracker SIM for Cheap Running Costs
When you order the Stray Star GPS dementia Tracker, you can add the free GPS Tracker SIM at the shopping cart stage. It will then come pre-installed in your device. You'll have a welcome sheet with a step-by-step guide to activating your GPS Tracker SIM, using the unique six digit code provided. There are extra tips and guidance included - for example setting up auto-topup so your GPS Tracker SIM doesn't run out of credit. You'll look after your SIM account yourself, with complete control over your credit, ensuring it's cheap to run.
It's important to check the O2 coverage for your area, to ensure that this is the right network for you (GiffGaff use the O2 network). If another network might be more suitable, then you can install your own SIM instead. Full instructions are provided to do this (it does require opening up the device, as it's designed to be tamper-proof so the SIM can't easily be removed).
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