Mobile phone tracking
11 August 2008, 08:22 PM
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Mobile phone tracking
afew months ago someone had added a link regarding this topic... anyone know which one ? ( YES THE FREE ONE ) 
12 August 2008, 08:55 AM
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There is instamapper.com that uses 3G, your phone then sends a signal (user definable) every 5 seconds which is trackable via any PC connected to the internet.
So your phone becomes a tracking device, did I say it's also free?
So your phone becomes a tracking device, did I say it's also free?
12 August 2008, 09:26 AM
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12 August 2008, 09:32 AM
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Theres 2 different types of phone tracking
1) Where your phone has a GPS device attached to it - accurate to about 5m
2) Where the phone mast to which your phone is currently connected is reported - accurate to about 2 miles (depending on whether inside or outside of built up areas)
Just be aware of the differences in accuracy & don't expect to track your girlfriend/boyfriend's movements using their phone to any degree of precision.
1) Where your phone has a GPS device attached to it - accurate to about 5m
2) Where the phone mast to which your phone is currently connected is reported - accurate to about 2 miles (depending on whether inside or outside of built up areas)
Just be aware of the differences in accuracy & don't expect to track your girlfriend/boyfriend's movements using their phone to any degree of precision.
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Theres 2 different types of phone tracking
1) Where your phone has a GPS device attached to it - accurate to about 5m
2) Where the phone mast to which your phone is currently connected is reported - accurate to about 2 miles (depending on whether inside or outside of built up areas)
Just be aware of the differences in accuracy & don't expect to track your girlfriend/boyfriend's movements using their phone to any degree of precision.
1) Where your phone has a GPS device attached to it - accurate to about 5m
2) Where the phone mast to which your phone is currently connected is reported - accurate to about 2 miles (depending on whether inside or outside of built up areas)
Just be aware of the differences in accuracy & don't expect to track your girlfriend/boyfriend's movements using their phone to any degree of precision.
12 August 2008, 10:38 AM
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I think you will find that my item 1) covers it - inbuilt or attached GPS device required
InstaMapper - Free Real-Time GPS Tracking
Then you will get the accuracy. However, if no GPS receiver, then no accurate tracking as despite all the hype, there is currently no triangulated cell tower pinpointing offered. Cell tracking only shows what cell your phone is currently working through and that has big limitations. More accurate in town (150m radius) but outside can be several mile radius, which is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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I think you will find that my item 1) covers it - inbuilt or attached GPS device required
InstaMapper - Free Real-Time GPS Tracking
Then you will get the accuracy. However, if no GPS receiver, then no accurate tracking as despite all the hype, there is currently no triangulated cell tower pinpointing offered. Cell tracking only shows what cell your phone is currently working through and that has big limitations. More accurate in town (150m radius) but outside can be several mile radius, which is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
InstaMapper - Free Real-Time GPS Tracking
Then you will get the accuracy. However, if no GPS receiver, then no accurate tracking as despite all the hype, there is currently no triangulated cell tower pinpointing offered. Cell tracking only shows what cell your phone is currently working through and that has big limitations. More accurate in town (150m radius) but outside can be several mile radius, which is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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