Location Based Services



This section explores the various legal requirements and technical details of location based services (LBS) on the Sprint network. We discuss various GPS capabilities ranging from Autonomous operation to MS-assisted operation. Many of the GPS capabilities on Sprint devices are open, with only legacy devices being closed. Also included in this section, research at the University of South Florida explores solutions to challenges facing real-time LBS apps. The section concludes with an overview of consent and notification requirements.



GPS and LBS 101

Autonomous, MS-Based, MS-Assisted operations all provide varying fix rates; however the cell tower operation is the fastest but is the least accurate. A typical call flow involves more interaction than simply reading satellites signals. read more

Device OS LBS Specifics

Sprint has had open GPS capabilities on devices since 2002. Sprint's open capabilities range from autonomous GPS, MS-based GPS to MS-assisted GPS and cell-tower. read more

Research on LBS Enabled Apps, Battery Life, Data Optimization

Research at the University of South Florida demonstrates that development of LBS and other mobile applications should take into account the impact on battery life and data optimization. read more

Mapping Partners

Discover tools, products and resources for developing robust location apps. read more

 

Location Privacy

LBS applications can be grouped into three general categories, based on consent and notification requirements. read more


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