An asset securing and tracking system (30) operates in conjunction with
a wireless communication network (65) for tracking a portable asset (35).
The system (30) includes a tracking device (31) adapted to be attached
to the portable asset (35) and communicate with the wireless communication
network (65). The tracking device (31) determines the location of
the asset (35) using signals from GPS satellites (55) and the terrestrial
wireless communication network (65). A monitoring station (32) receives
and processes a location signal regarding the geographic location of the portable
asset (35) from tracking device (31) via the wireless communication
network (65).