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R99/month
Basic plan
Netstar STARtag Car Tracker
Battery-operated recovery unit with no wiring required, the quickest Netstar option to get going.
What's included
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Stolen vehicle recovery (included)
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24/7 monitoring centre (included)
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VHF radio recovery (jammer-resistant) (not included)
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Live GPS tracking (not included)
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Mobile app access (not included)
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Jamming detection (not included)
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Tamper / battery-disconnect alerts (not included)
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Geofencing (not included)
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Driver behaviour monitoring (not included)
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Crash / impact detection (not included)
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Remote immobiliser / fuel cut (not included)
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Wireless unit, no wiring into the vehicle (included)
Features are based on the provider's published plan information. Inclusions change from time to time, so confirm the exact list on your quote before signing.
Who it's best for
Lowest monthly cost with monitored recovery. Suitable for: Car / hatchback / sedan, Bakkie / SUV, Rental or several cars (moveable unit).
Netstar STARtag is Netstar's entry plan, the cheapest of its 3 priced plans. Step up to Plus (R169/month) for live GPS tracking, mobile app access, jamming detection, tamper / battery-disconnect alerts and geofencing. At today's price the subscription comes to R1,068 a year and R3,204 over a 36-month contract, before annual increases, and no installation is needed. It does not include VHF radio recovery (jammer-resistant), jamming detection, remote immobiliser / fuel cut and live GPS tracking, so check those against your needs and your insurer's requirements.
Other Netstar plans
| Plan | Monthly | Installation | Key extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARtag (this plan) | R89 | No installation needed | Wireless unit, no wiring into the vehicle |
| Plus | R169 | Installation quoted by provider | Jamming detection, Tamper / battery-disconnect alerts, Geofencing |
| Platinum | R249 | Installation quoted by provider | Geofencing, Driver behaviour monitoring, Crash / impact detection |
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