Carlson SkyNet RTN
Paid
Commercial network
$1,500/yr
US nationwide, single NTRIPThe standard way RTK corrections are sent over the internet. Think of it as internet radio for correction data.Full definition Mount pointOne specific correction stream on a caster, like one channel on a radio. Each one comes from a certain station or network setup.Full definition, 1,700+ bases
Good to know: $1,500/yr; 14-day free trial
Where it works
50 statesSold nationwide. Real RTKReal-time kinematic. A way to make GPS accurate to about an inch by getting live corrections from a nearby base station.Full definition coverage depends on station density and cell signal, so check the official map for your site.
All plans
| Plan | Price | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $1,500/yr | Annual |
- Free trial
- 14 days
Coverage
- Where it works
- Sold nationwide. Real RTK coverage depends on station density and cell signal, so check the official map for your site.
- Stations
- 1,700+ Base stationA GNSS receiver sitting still on a known spot. It figures out how wrong the satellite signals are right now and shares that as corrections.Full definition (operator claim)
- Official coverage map
- Open map →
- Needs cell signal?
- Yes: NTRIP needs internet at the RoverThe receiver that moves around the job, like a survey pole or a drone. It uses the base's corrections to find its exact spot.Full definition (cell data or a phone hotspot). General rule, not an operator statement.
Connection settings
NTRIP caster
- Satellites (ConstellationOne family of navigation satellites, like GPS, GLONASS, Galileo or BeiDou. More constellations means more satellites to use.Full definition)
- GPSThe US satellite navigation system. People often use "GPS" to mean all satellite positioning.Full definition, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (3-frequency)
- Accuracy
- 'Sub centimeter' claimed by the dealer; single-baseline CorrectionsLive info from a base station about how far off the satellite signals are, so your rover can cancel out the error.Full definition
- Receivers that work
- Carlson Viking, BRx7 and RTk5 only; SurvPC 7 GPS module required
Sign-up steps
No step-by-step guide is published. Start at the sign-up page.
Fine print
- Terms / user agreement
- Annual; does not auto-renew
- Support
- 1-888-299-6996, [email protected]
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
States covered50
Not listed by the operator: discounts, what's included, mountpoints, correction formats and a few other details. Ask them before you sign up if these matter to you.
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