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I only ever heard the term Femtocell for this. Also, wouldn't an IP check suffice? Are you sure it had GPS?



Yep - https://www.engadget.com/2007-03-28-hands-on-with-the-samsun...

IP would be absolutely trivial to spoof so that's not a proof of anything really.


My static IP geolocates to a town 50 miles away. So unless it's some list that has good accuracy i wouldn't think so.


The one I had years ago did have GPS, I was told the reason was for accurate 911 locating. It was a hassle because we were trying to use it in an office and the GPS antenna needed to be near a window.


>Are you sure it had GPS?

AFAIK even regular cell sites have GPS for timing purposes.




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