OpenCellID documentation
Use cell tower data, download the dataset, and contribute measurements.
OpenCellID is a community project that collects cell tower observations and makes cell location data available to developers and researchers.
Our data is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, with attribution and ShareAlike requirements. See License and attribution for how to credit OpenCellID when sharing or displaying the data.
Look up a cell
Have a mobile country code, network code, area code and cell ID? Start with a first API lookup, then explore the API reference.
Work with the dataset
Download cell tower data for bulk analysis or a local database. The database format explains the exported fields.
Contribute measurements
Learn why and how to contribute. Collect observations with Tower Collector or submit measurements through the API.
Find help
Read common problems, check the glossary, or visit the community.