Do All Pet Trackers Have a Monthly Fee?

The Truth About GPS Tracking for Pets

If you’ve ever gone searching for a pet tracker online, you’ve probably noticed something

strange — almost every GPS tracker comes with a monthly fee.

And if you’re anything like most pet owners, you’ve asked the same question:

“Why should I pay a subscription to find my own dog?”

Let’s unpack what those fees are really for — and why subscription-free trackers like PAWVA X01 are changing the game.

Why Do Some Pet Trackers Charge a Monthly Fee?

Most pet trackers rely on mobile networks (like 3G or 4G) to send your pet’s location data to an app on your phone.When you buy a tracker with a subscription, you’re usually paying for:

• Access to a data SIM card the company provides

• Cloud server costs for storing location data

• App access and support services

That might sound fair — until you realise these subscriptions can add up to £50–£100 per year. Over five years, that’s the price of a brand-new smartphone... or a lot of dog treats.

The Problem with Subscription-Based Pet Trackers

While they work well, these trackers tie you into ongoing payments — sometimes with contracts that are difficult to cancel.Plus, once the company’s servers go down or the subscription ends, your tracker often becomes useless.

That’s not exactly peace of mind.

The Rise of Subscription-Free Pet Trackers

It's 2025 technology has moved on. Now, companies like PAWVA are designing pet trackers that work just as well — without the monthly bills.

The PAWVA X01 uses a global 4G multi-network SIM, capable of switching between networks (2G/3G/4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT) across 173+ countries.

Instead of locking you into a subscription, you get:

✅ One simple payment for the tracker

✅ 5 years of connectivity included with your SIM

✅ Freedom to choose or manage your data plan later

✅ Full control — no hidden costs, ever

Why It Matters

For many pet parents, cost shouldn’t be a barrier to safety. You shouldn’t have to choose between affordability and peace of mind.

That’s why PAWVA was created — to make Smart, Simple, and Subscription-Free tracking accessible to everyone.

Because when your dog chases something exciting or your cat decides to explore beyond the garden, you shouldn’t be left guessing.

You should know — instantly.

Final Thoughts

So, do all pet trackers have a monthly fee?Not anymore.

Subscription-free GPS trackers like the PAWVA X01 are proving that safety doesn’t have to come with strings (or subscriptions) attached.

Simple. Smart. Subscription-Free. Explore more at PAWVA.co.uk