Glossary
This wiki page provides explanation for some key words often used in conjunction with Cell-ID GSM tracking.
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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.
Latitude
The latitude of the GPS position of a measurement or of a position of a base station.
Longitude
The longitude of the GPS position of a measurement or of a position of a base station.