On Wednesday 01 April 2009, Helge Hafting wrote: > Al Johnson wrote: > > On Tuesday 31 March 2009, Helge Hafting wrote: > > [...] > > >> The info cannot be considered very "secret", seeing that O2 already > >> broadcast such stuff. Or for Germans, ask them if they can provide the > >> same kind of location service so you won't have to switch to O2. ;-) > > > > In the UK they would prefer this data to be secret - see link below. > > I see. Still, I see that the not entirely up-to-date information they > have may be forcibly released. That ought to help for AGPS purposes, > even if some new towers aren't listed.
It may have been released, but they still hold the copyright. In many (most?) jurisdictions you will need a license to use it for AGPS purposes, and I doubt they'll be granting one. > And then there is the hope that at least some telcos will see the light. Indeed, but on past experience I expect to be waiting a long time! _______________________________________________ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community