Altron-owned vehicle tracking and recovery provider Netstar has released Startag, an asset tracking and stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The device \u2014 slightly smaller than pocket-sized \u2014 can be attached to assets such as motorcycles, bikes, solar panels, cargo, bags, bins, generators and industrial equipment with the help of a Netstar technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Startag costs R89 per month for a period of 36 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is highly resistant to jamming and can be tracked using the MyNetstar app, which provides map visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure reliable functionality, the Startag is dust and water-resistant and is equipped with over-the-air (OTA) functionality allowing for remote updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also capable of failure reporting and installation testing. Additionally, it relies on Netstar’s radio-frequency network and global system for mobile-based systems to ensure timely updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Netstar said the Startag is a step outside its traditional market and into tracking non-motorised assets such as vehicles and trailers, which it says will boost its recovery efforts in case of theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Over the past 12 months, we have created a vehicle-to-vehicle mesh network which will
revolutionise the stolen vehicle and recovery industry,” said Netstar group managing director Grant Fraser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“As we launch Startag, we are not just introducing a new SVR and asset tracking product, we are empowering our customers and this allows Netstar to expand its market reach and protect a diverse range of high-value items.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Startag will compete with products such as Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s Galaxy Smart Tag2 in the South African market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Netstar offers recovery support, which boasts a 90% recovery rate, and a 24-hour call centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Startag is also geared towards outdoor conditions and tracking vehicles, resulting in a more rugged design and a battery life of up to three times that of the Galaxy Smart Tag and AirTag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike the Startag, the AirTag and Galaxy Smart Tag2 don’t use a subscription model and cost R739 and R499, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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