The Startek protocol
The protocol of Startek devices — also written iStartek — a Chinese budget-range manufacturer that usually carries more inputs and outputs than its price would suggest.
It is spoken by the VT06, VT200 and AT-1. They are configured with commands, using the SIM's APN and the 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.
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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 Startek and iStartek the same?
Yes, the same brand written two ways. Search under both when asking for documentation.
Does it have sensor inputs?
It usually carries more than its price would suggest, but having them is not the same as being tested with your peripheral.
What should I test before quoting?
The exact device, sensor and relay combination in your workshop. In this range the gap between datasheet and reality gets paid for in call-outs.