Glossary
ContentsGeneralThis wiki page provides explanation for some key words often used in conjunction with Cell-ID GSM tracking. Cell-IDA unique number used to identify the GSM base transceiver station 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 be 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. |