Usefulness of OpenCelliD 3G data in Germany

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#1

Hello there :slight_smile:

As an end user, I’m trying to find the best way to use the network location modules within microG. Currently, two different modules use the data gathered with the OpenCelliD API - Local NLP Backend and LocalGsmNlpBackend.
Here in Germany, the last 3G network was switched off at the end of 2021. The OpenCelliD file for Germany contains a large chunk (100mb) of 3G network data, though. Isn’t this data useless? Why is it still in there?

cheers

#2

Hi,

We get data on cells when they’re observed by our data contributor’s device. Due to the way contribution is structured, we do not get notified when a particular cell goes out of service. That being said, I understand the broader point about 3G being shut down and I’ll check with my team on how we’ll be handling this.

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