What is the difference between JDLink and JDLink Boost?

JDLink™ is the connection that sends your machine's data to John Deere Operations Center™. JDLink Boost adds satellite connectivity for machines that work where cellular coverage is limited or not available.

What JDLink gives you

JDLink hardware comes standard on many new John Deere machines, and a JDLink M or R modem is part of the Precision Essentials kit. The JDLink M modem can also connect compatible machines of other brands and ages. You turn on JDLink service in your Operations Center account at no additional cost.

Once it's on, you can check machine location and location history, see performance and machine health, plan maintenance, and send work plans and setup files to the machine wirelessly instead of by USB. It also lets your dealer offer remote support. JDLink uses a cellular connection to move that data.

What JDLink Boost adds

JDLink Boost adds satellite connectivity to your JDLink connection, so machines that work in areas with limited or no cellular coverage can stay connected for machine and field monitoring. JDLink Boost requires a paid subscription, and coverage availability varies, so check with your Koenig store before you buy.

Do I need Boost?

Probably not if the places your machines work have reliable cell coverage. Standard JDLink already covers location, machine health, alerts and wireless data transfer.
Worth a look if your machines regularly work where cell coverage drops out and you need the connection to hold while they are there.

A simple first check: note where your phone loses signal on the fields you farm, then ask your Koenig store whether Boost coverage would help there.