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Originally Posted by Eschelon
aGPS (cell tower LBS) still works on CDMA networks. Google Maps locates me to within 1,000 meters before the app loads based solely off cell tower triangulation, allowing the GPS trilateration to find me within 10 meters within about 10 seconds - all on Verizon
Although in keeping with your other points, I DO wish we CDMA users had simultaneous data and voice
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Google Maps locates so fast because Google maintains its own database of cell towers and their locations.
AGPS has to be licensed from each carrier on an app by app basis.