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A measurement in the OpenCellID context is a GPS position where the radio signal of a GSM base station has been be received.
 
A measurement in the OpenCellID context is a GPS position where the radio signal of a GSM base station has been be received.

Revision as of 22:46, 15 January 2014

This wiki page provides explanation for some key words often used in conjunction with Cell-ID GSM tracking.

Cell-ID

A unique number used to identify the GSM base transceiver station the phone is connected to.

LAC - Location Area Code

A 16-digit fixed length code that identifies the phone's location area within a GSM public land mobile network.

MCC - Mobile Country Code

This is a unique number for the country with the GSM net the phone is currently connected to. Examples:

  • 235 - United Kingdom
  • 262 - Germany
  • 208 - France
  • 214 - Spain

MNC - Mobile Network Code

This number is used to uniquely identify the GSM network operator in combination with the MCC the phone is currently connected to. Examples in UK

  • 00 - BT
  • 01 - UK01
  • 02 - O2 Telefonica
  • 03 - Airtel-Vodafone

Measurement

A measurement in the OpenCellID context is a GPS position where the radio signal of a GSM base station has been be received.