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GeneralThis wiki page provides definitions of key words often used for Cell ID GSM tracking. Cell IDA unique number used to identify the GSM base transceiver station that the phone is connected to. LAC - Location Area CodeA 16-digit fixed length code that identifies the phone's location area within a GSM public land mobile network. MCC - Mobile Country CodeThis is a unique number for the country with the GSM net the phone is currently connected to. Examples:
More details can be found here. MNC - Mobile Network CodeThis number is used to uniquely identify the GSM network operator in combination with the MCC the phone is currently connected to. Examples in UK:
MeasurementA measurement in the OpenCellID context is a GPS position where the radio signal of a GSM base station has been received. LatitudeThe latitude of the GPS position of a measurement or of a position of a base station. LongitudeThe longitude of the GPS position of a measurement or of a position of a base station. |
