Categories: S60 | Python | How To | Code Examples | Location Based Services

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For 3rd Edition you must have the Location capability. Only dev cert Python version can be used for this purpose. Python selfsigned version return None value !

import location
mcc, mnc, lac, cellid = location.gsm_location()
# lac, cellid can be used to guess your location

mcc and mnc is the same wherever you are. Normally, you would collect some data of your location and match it with lac/cellid. Then later you can guess your location from current lac/cellid.

mcc is the Mobile Country Code which defines the country where you are.

mnc is the Mobile Network Code which defines the network within the country. In most countries every operator has its own unique mnc.

lac is the Location Area Code which defines an area covered by a group of radio cells.

cellid defines one single transmitter. In many cases, especially in populated areas, there are 3 cells on a single base-station, each covering 120 degrees.