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Network operators are crucial in providing location services for emergency response (e.g., E911, AML), IoT applications, and location-based services for businesses and consumers. However, they face challenges due to:
- Dependence on GPS, which struggles in urban environments and indoors.
- Regulatory requirements for emergency location accuracy.
- Demand for low-power geolocation services for IoT and mobile networks.
- Increased competition from OTT (over-the-top) services providing location data without carrier involvement.
Solution:
Combain Operator positioning services
Combain enables telecom operators to offer carrier-grade positioning services as an alternative to GNSS. By utilizing cellular and WiFi signals, Combain provides:
- Cell ID positioning with one of the industry’s largest crowdsourced databases
- Seamless network-based geolocation services for emergency response and IoT tracking.
- AI-powered positioning algorithms that enhance accuracy in indoor environments.
- Low-power location solutions for IoT devices, reducing energy consumption and extending battery life.
- Seamless integration with existing telecom infrastructure to enable value-added services for subscribers.
Benefits
There are several benefits for a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) or Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) when using Combain for positioning services. Since Combain specializes in alternative wireless-based positioning technologies, particularly cellular and WiFi-based positioning, here’s how we add value:
1. Enhanced Location-Based Services (LBS)
- Improve network-driven location services for devices without relying solely on GPS.
- Improved accuracy for Cell ID positioning, as the Combain Location API is based on actual measured training data, not cell tower location.
- Enable seamless indoor/outdoor positioning, ideal for urban and dense environments where GPS struggles.
- Provide low-power positioning for IoT devices, extending battery life.
2. Cost Reduction & Efficiency
- Reduce network signaling costs by optimizing location updates without overloading network infrastructure.
- Minimize data usage for positioning by using efficient algorithms instead of constant GPS pings.
- Improve network resource allocation by optimizing location-aware services.
3. Alternative & Redundant Positioning
- Backup for GPS outages (e.g., tunnels, urban canyons, or deliberate jamming scenarios).
- Offer emergency positioning support when GPS is unavailable, aligning with E911, AML, and regulatory mandates.
- Enhance location accuracy indoors where GPS signals are weak or unreliable.
4. Monetization Opportunities
- Sell value-added location services to enterprise customers (e.g., logistics, fleet management, smart city applications).
- Provide premium geolocation APIs for partners, developers, and IoT applications.
- Leverage advertising and geofencing solutions for retail and marketing.
4. Monetization Opportunities
- Sell value-added location services to enterprise customers (e.g., logistics, fleet management, smart city applications).
- Provide premium geolocation APIs for partners, developers, and IoT applications.
- Leverage advertising and geofencing solutions for retail and marketing.
5. Compliance & Regulatory Support
- Ensure regulatory compliance for emergency services like E911, AML (Advanced Mobile Location), and lawful interception.
- Provide privacy-compliant positioning solutions that reduce dependence on end-user GPS.
6. IoT & Asset Tracking Capabilities
- Enable low-power location tracking for NB-IoT, LTE-M, and 5G IoT devices.
- Support massive-scale IoT deployments (e.g., asset tracking, logistics, connected cars, smart meters).
- Improve device geolocation accuracy without high power consumption.
7. Competitive Differentiation
- Stand out among MNOs and MVNOs by offering best-in-class positioning services beyond standard network or GPS-based solutions.
- Provide superior location intelligence for analytics, fraud detection, and network optimization.
- Differentiate IoT and mobile offerings with optimized positioning for various applications.
Why Combain?
- Trusted by major network operators for positioning services.
- AI-enhanced location algorithms improve accuracy beyond standard cellular triangulation.
- Scalable and flexible solutions for telecom infrastructure.
- Low-power tracking solutions ideal for IoT and M2M (machine-to-machine) applications.
- OnPrem deployments available for enhanced privacy and security
Next Steps
To get started, contact us to schedule a consultation. Learn how Combain positioning can empower you.
Combain’s hybrid technology ensures continuous location tracking from outdoor to indoor environments.
Machine learning algorithms provides enhanced location accuracy.
Unlike traditional GNSS, Combain’s technology continues to function in jammed or GNSS-denied environments, ensuring location data remains reliable.
Law enforcement agencies can keep sensitive location data in-house for compliance and security.
Cell ID positioning
Cell ID location services determine a mobile device’s location by identifying the cell tower it is connected to. These services have various common use cases, including emergency response, asset tracking, marketing, logistics, security, and navigation.
Using Cell ID in conjunction with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is an effective alternative for applications that prioritize energy efficiency, as it helps extend the battery life of trackers and devices.
Companies often need to know the location of their devices for asset management or security checks. While GNSS is the standard method for this purpose, it can be costly and drain batteries quickly. Additionally, GNSS has limitations due to its reliance on line-of-sight, making it less effective for tracking devices in enclosed spaces, such as buildings. Since high accuracy is not always a requirement for various business applications, alternative solutions to GNSS become necessary.