2006-11-07 13:06:14 · 2 answers · asked by C. W 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
On most cell phones, the GPS option is actually not a feature you can use, but can be used by emergency services (police, ambulance dispatchers, etc) to find where you are calling from if you're in an accident.
2006-11-07 13:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by jhostman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hardly any phones actually have GPS. The operator can use either a triangulation or time delay technique to locate the phone. Accuracy is good in built up areas where the cell density is high.
Some operators offer location based services - e.g. "where's my nearest pizza hut", others offer a service to parents to locate where their children are (questionable human rights issue). Contact your operator to see what location based services they offer.
2006-11-07 22:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by amania_r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋