2006-08-26 10:37:40 · 4 answers · asked by blu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
http://www.ulocate.com
is one such, but not the only one. I googled "cell phone location gps" and turned up a list of such services.
However, you may misunderstand what's offered. For one thing, the gps receiver that's in all cell phones these days is turned off by default. The user, via software, has to intentionally turn it on. Secondly, that location has to be sent somewhere for it to be of any use. Just because the phone knows where it is doesn't do anybody else any good. That's what these services do, they provide a little software that turns on the gps and then sends the phone's location to them every now and then. That allows a person, like you, to go to that web page and see where that phone is.
But it is not possible for you to find out where somebody is unless they have themselves subscribed to this service. (Well, maybe the NSA can, but that's not you.) You can't just track somebody against their will.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-26 10:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by OR1234 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tracking cell phones is expensive. The technology cost lots of money and the servises charge a good fee for it. You can now get cell phones with GPS and can track it as part of your Cell package. This still cost extra.
2006-08-26 10:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try 411.com
2006-08-26 10:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by Michele D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Literally track it or learn what city it is registered in?
2006-08-26 10:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋