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iStartek 4G LTE Cat 1 compact wired vehicle GPS tracker with relay cut-off · the VT-series workhorse, sold by Chinese OEM iStartek through reseller channels in Africa and South Asia.
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No · separate Chinese manufacturer. iStartek uses its own "startek" protocol, distinct from H02 (SinoTrack), GT06 (Concox), and Teltonika. Traxelio decodes the startek protocol natively.
Yes · standard startek protocol. Use iStartek's configuration tool or send the SMS server-configuration command. Device reports to Traxelio without firmware change.
Yes · LTE Cat 1 on bands B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 covers Orange SN, Free SN, and most West African carriers. 2G fallback for areas where 4G drops out.
Overview
iStartek VT202 is a 4G LTE compact vehicle GPS tracker · wired install with relay output, the workhorse of the iStartek VT-series catalog.
About iStartek
iStartek is a Shenzhen-based GPS tracker manufacturer founded in 2008. Its VT100, VT200, and VT600 series target mid-tier fleet operators with 4G LTE hardware, RS232/RS485 ports, and CAN bus support, and have a strong reseller channel across Africa and Southeast Asia.
Speaks the Startek Protocol (&&imei,type\r\n) protocol. Read the protocol reference →
Protocol known · setup review required
Traxelio recognizes this protocol, then checks the exact IMEI and model details before activation.
Technical Specs
| Brand | iStartek |
| Protocol | Startek |
| Status | Protocol known |
| Data Path | Under review |
| Setup Signals | IMEI check first |
| Hardware Scope | Review before activation |
| Setup | Check hardware → |
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Setup
Setup guidance
Traxelio reviews this model's protocol and IMEI before showing public setup steps.
Setup guidance
Enter the tracker IMEI so Traxelio can review this exact hardware before setup.
Pricing
You need the tracker and Traxelio together.
Hardware
$35.00 – $55.00
Catalogue band, not store price
Traxelio
17 USD – 29 USD/mo
From 17 USD/mo
Essential GPS tracking with live location, controlled immobilizer action for compatible installations, geofencing, and trip history.
Low-cost 4G LTE vehicle tracker through Chinese OEM iStartek's reseller channel
iStartek devices use a non-standard SMS command format. Wrong: server,1,ip,port#. Correct: set,domain,ip,port. Use the iStartek SMS reference (in Traxelio's onboarding doc) for the exact syntax.
Verify the relay coil is wired to the device's output pin (max ~150mA) with a 1N4007 diode. Some early VT202 batches have a separate enable register for the digital output · check the iStartek manual for setdo,1,on to enable.
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FAQ
Common questions about using the iStartek VT202 with Traxelio
Enter the tracker IMEI so Traxelio can review this exact hardware before activation.
Availability
Connect a tracker you already own, or add a vehicle.