Satellite GPS Trackers - No Cell Service Required
Some places simply don't have cell coverage - and that's exactly where a satellite GPS tracker earns its keep. Unlike standard cellular GPS trackers, our satellite tracking devices communicate directly with orbiting satellites, so they work in remote wilderness, open ocean, cross-border shipments, and any off-grid location where a cell signal can't reach. All they need is a clear view of the sky.
We carry two purpose-built satellite GPS trackers from GlobalStar, chosen for their reliability in the harshest conditions. Both operate on the Globalstar satellite network for worldwide coverage, and both come backed by BrickHouse's lifetime hardware warranty and real human support by phone or text.
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GPS TRACKERS FOR EVERY NEED
Satellite GPS vs Cellular GPS - Which Do You Need?
| Satellite GPS Tracker | Cellular GPS Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Works without cell signal | Yes | No |
| Works internationally | Yes | Varies |
| Works at sea / open water | Yes | No |
| Best for high-frequency tracking | No | Yes |
| Long battery life | Yes (1-10 yrs) | Days to weeks |
| No monthly contract required | Yes | Yes (BrickHouse) |
How Satellite GPS Tracking Works
A satellite GPS tracker uses two separate technologies working together. The device's GPS receiver picks up signals from GPS satellites to calculate its precise location. That location data is then transmitted via the Globalstar satellite communication network to a central server, where you can view it through a web portal or app - no cell towers involved at any point.
This is what separates a true satellite tracking device from a standard GPS tracker. The GPS part (positioning) is the same in both. The difference is in how the location gets sent back to you. Cellular trackers use your carrier's towers. Satellite trackers use orbiting satellites - which means coverage doesn't drop off when the roads do.
What People Use Satellite GPS Trackers For
Cargo and Freight
Shipping containers crossing oceans, rail freight through rural corridors, and intermodal cargo that moves between networks - satellite tracking keeps eyes on high-value loads when cellular coverage drops to zero.
Remote Vehicles and Equipment
Farm equipment working vast rural properties, construction gear on remote job sites, and utility vehicles operating in areas where cellular infrastructure simply doesn't exist yet.
International and Cross-Border
Assets moving across international borders don't need local SIM cards or roaming agreements. The Globalstar network provides consistent coverage regardless of which country the asset is traveling through.
Marine and Open Water
Boats, vessels, and watercraft operating beyond coastal cell range. Satellite vehicle tracking is the only reliable option once you're more than a few miles offshore.
About the Globalstar Satellite Tracking System
Both BrickHouse satellite GPS trackers operate on the Globalstar satellite network - a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites providing coverage across North America, Europe, Australia, and major shipping corridors. Globalstar is one of the primary satellite communication networks used in commercial satellite tracking systems worldwide.
Low-earth orbit means the satellites are closer to the ground than traditional geostationary satellites, which reduces transmission delay and improves the speed at which location updates reach the server. For most remote asset tracking applications, update intervals are set to conserve battery rather than maximize frequency - which is why these devices achieve battery lives measured in months or years rather than days.
If you need satellite fleet tracking across multiple vehicles or assets, our team can help you configure the right solution. Contact us or call (800) 654-7966 - real people answer.
Trusted by professionals since 2005
BrickHouse Security has been helping businesses and individuals track what matters most for over 20 years. Every satellite GPS tracker we sell comes with our lifetime hardware warranty, free 2-day shipping, and lifetime technical support. No long-term contracts. No runaround. Just honest answers from people who know this equipment.