The Coban TK103 protocol
The protocol of Coban's TK103 family — TK103, TK103A, TK103B and TK104 — among the most copied trackers in the sector's history.
It is configured by text message with plain-text commands, which lets you see in the log what the device is actually sending, unlike binary protocols.
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.
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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
Are TK103 and GPS103 the same protocol?
No. They are two different families from the same brand, and the names get confused constantly. When registering you must pick the right one or the device won't report.
How do I know which mine speaks?
From the IMEI: type it into the tool and we tell you the exact family. The name on the box cannot tell you for sure.
I have TK103s installed for years — do they still work?
The protocol does. What needs checking is the network: most are from the 2G era, and that network is being switched off country by country.