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Positioning (telecommunications)

Positioning (Telecommunications) is a way that tech companies can track where a phone or device is located. It works by using the signals from satellites that are orbiting the Earth. The satellites send signals or messages to a phone or device to tell it where it is. This information is then sent back to the tech company who can then calculate the phone or devices location. Knowing the position of the phone or device can help tech companies provide services like GPS navigation, emergency services, or map information.