Update rate determines how closely the map follows a moving vehicle. Dispatch-heavy fleets may want updates measured in seconds or a minute, while theft recovery or asset tracking can tolerate slower intervals and preserve battery/data.
More frequent reporting can use more cellular data and battery on portable trackers. Some subscriptions reserve faster intervals for higher-priced plans.
If the dispatcher only needs arrival/departure times, geofence events may be more useful than a dot moving every five seconds. Choose the interval around decisions staff actually make.
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