Free GPS Tracking of a Person or Vehicle by InstaMapper

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InstaMapper is a free service that allows you to track a person or vehicle online in real time using a GPS-enabled cell phone.

The system is very simple to use:

To use InstaMapper, you create a free account.
Next, you install a small application on your GPS-enabled phone. When you run the application, it periodically sends your GPS coordinates to InstaMapper servers.
Login to your InstaMapper account to see the current location of your phone on an interactive Google map. The map updates automatically every few seconds.
If you want to share your location with friends and family, it allows you to embed a map with your location on a web page, blog, or your Facebook profile.

Free GPS Tracking of a Person and vehicle

Main Features of InstaMapper

With InstaMapper, the object you track is a moving dot on a map. Positions are updated as often as every 5 seconds.
It stores up to 100,000 positions per device — enough for several months of 24/7 tracking.
Stored data can be exported in KML and CSV formats and accessed programmatically via an API.
Location sharing is also possible on computer or cell phone
Historical data can be organized into tracks, which can then be exported in a variety of formats and shared with others as embedded maps.
Your InstaMapper account can be accessed from most mobile phones. Point your phone’s browser to http://mobile.instamapper.com.
While you are out of coverage, up to 100 positions can be buffered in phone’s memory so that your track doesn’t get interrupted.

Compatible Phones

iPhone: Client software for iPhone is available for free from the App Store.

Android: Android phones are fully supported. Android is very open and allows us to do everything we want, such as run in the background. Expect lots of improvements down the road.

BlackBerry: All recent BlackBerries (OS version 4.2.1 and later) are supported. In particular, almost any BlackBerry bought from AT&T and Sprint should work out of the box. Note, however, that many BlackBerries do not have built-in GPS and need an external GPS receiver. Additionaly, some carriers (most notably Verizon) disable GPS access on their BlackBerries. If you have a Verizon phone, it will most likely not work. Corporate phones may also restrict access to network and/or GPS.

Motorola iDEN Phones: InstaMapper software was initially developed for the Motorola i425 phone. This and other recent Boost Mobile phones should work well.

Motorola i425 is by far the cheapest tracking solution. This prepaid phone costs $40 and is available from major US stores such as Target and Best Buy. Boost Mobile’s unlimited data plan is only $0.35 / day. The phone can be hardwired to your car’s battery for 24/7 real-time GPS tracking.

Other phones may or may not work. Some of our users have reported limited success with Nokia’s N-series. If your phone has built-in GPS, has an unlimited data plan, and runs Java MIDP-2.0 applications, give InstaMapper software a try.

Installation & Tracking

Here are the links for installation and tracking guide for InstaMapper:

iPhone
Android
BlackBerry
Motorola iDEN
General Installation Guide: For other types of phones

Create a New Account with InstaMapper

Source: instamapper.com

11 Comments

Mike J says:

July 23, 2009 at 1:01 pm

Can i use this for 20+ vehicles and not on the phones? where do i buy the devices?
heng ngan says:

November 25, 2009 at 9:45 am

this will be a great help for me.
Lukasz says:

July 10, 2010 at 10:17 am

You could check another free platform with unilited numer of devices and open data protocol. It is called spysat.
saif says:

August 17, 2010 at 10:16 am

Dears,
I am Saif the engineer work in Omnnea Telecom. We are Iraqi Telecommunication Company and searching for GPS tracking vehicle software based on SMS message only ,the SMS receiverd by CDMA modem and by connect between the modem and software . so I need the software offers and its prices of each software ASAP

regards
GPS Software Hub says:

August 17, 2010 at 10:23 am

@saif

Post these kind of inquires to our forum for better results: http://gps-software-hub.com/gps/forum.html
Action says:

October 21, 2010 at 6:53 am

Dear All,

Can an one help me to buy the devices for 70+ fleet(Vehicle)for Tracking them in Delhi (Indai)& NCR,

Regards
gps fleet says:

December 9, 2010 at 1:54 pm

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steven9442 says:

December 10, 2010 at 5:48 am

Why use a Gps vehicle tracking system
Did you ever consider the benefits of using the vehicle tracking system? The fleet and vehicle tracking systems monitor, measure and analyze car and driver performance in a real-time manner accurately. Hence it has numerous to offer.
A vehicle tracking system consists of a device placed in a car, truck, boat, RV, ATV or other vehicles which works with tracking softwares or a tracking service to locate the vehicle if it’s lost or stolen.
Locating a stolen vehicle is the most obvious use of a vehicle tracking system. It could save enough time for police to be able to apprehend the thief before the vehicle is damaged or sold.
The vehicle tracking system can also help you in the reduction of operational costs. By tracking and monitoring the movements of your fleets, you will be able to notice any mileage or fuel abuse by members of staff immediately. With the help of this tracking system the vehicles will be directed to more cost efficient routs and you will be able to avoid congestions more effectively. So you can cut down your fuel expenses. Vehicle tracking systems will also help you save time, effort and money doing paperwork and making endless phone calls to keep track of your vehicle fleets.
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Dennis says:

January 17, 2011 at 9:44 pm

Hello. I want to purchase a Live GPS tracker that has no connection with the telephone operator (SIM card). That followed the object should be available streamed live over the Internet or in any other way. Also, the device should operate in Lithuania. I could pay a monthly subscription fee but not to the telephone operator. Because in my country they do not provide data protection.
Since you are knowledgeable in the shed in this area, I would suggest to me that the best option. Please E-mail to my email.
Thank you
Luke Aanerud says:

April 14, 2011 at 1:54 pm

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