Internet alarm monitoring should be used over GSM only when which condition exists?

• A. Service is good at location
• B. Service is bad at location
• C. Internet is unavailable
• D. For all new installations

Answer: (C)

IP monitoring relies on an active internet connection. When the site has a reliable internet service, using IP monitoring is preferred because it typically provides faster reporting and lower costs, with GSM serving as a backup channel. If the internet is unavailable or unstable, GSM becomes the practical option to ensure the system still communicates with the monitoring center. So the condition to favor IP monitoring over GSM is that internet service is available and functioning well. If the choice suggests internet being unavailable, that would mean IP monitoring cannot operate, so GSM (or another backup path) would be used instead.