The Cartrack protocol
Cartrack is not a standalone manufacturer: it is a <strong>tracking company with its own service</strong>, born in South Africa out of stolen-vehicle recovery and today publicly listed, with more than two million subscribers across two dozen countries. Its devices speak a protocol of their own.
The devices report to Cartrack's service. Technically the protocol is handled like any other: you point the device at a different server address.
Build the configuration command
Devices that use it
Receive this protocol on your own platform
No server to set up and nothing to program: the platform already reads this protocol. You add the brand and the domain.
See how becoming a distributor worksIMEI lookupDevice identification tool. We do not perform unlocking, carrier release or mobile blacklist checks, and we are not affiliated with the GSMA.
Where the data comes fromPublic mobile TAC database (MIT licence, Copyright (c) 2026 Moaz Ebrahem), TAC codes published by Teltonika on its official wiki, and the protocol observed on devices connected to the Appogio platform. We publish no full IMEI and no customer data.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cartrack a manufacturer or a platform?
It is a tracking company with its own service, born in South Africa out of stolen-vehicle recovery. Its devices speak a protocol of their own.
Can a Cartrack device be migrated to another platform?
Technically yes: you point the device at a different server address, like any other protocol.
So where is the catch?
In the contract, not the technology. In this model the device is usually tied to the service — on loan, under a minimum term, or locked — and does not belong to the customer even though it is fitted to their vehicle.
What should be asked for before promising a migration?
The contract, and written confirmation of who owns the hardware. It is the promise that most often collapses after being made.