GPS: Signal over IP

There are trends in technology. One of them is transmit any content via IP connections. Voice over IP (telephony over internet) makes sense from my point of view as this usually is cheaper for long-distance calls than using the land line or mobile phone.
Now there is GPS over IP.

This technology provides geographical coordinates via the Internet, sending data in a compressed form that allows "live" tracking on any Internet-ready PC or laptop using GPSoverIP. This technology can be incorporated in
clothes, cellphones, MP3 players, and even microphones.

Does that really make sense? Yes, I know, a GPS receiver cost some money. But compared to the current cost of a mobile data (IP) connection it becomes cheaper very fast. And using GPS navigation at home - where internet connection is cheap - does not really make sense, does it?


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Source: Ubergizmo

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