Global Cell Tower Data Triangulation with XIT
Worldwide Cellular Tower Data Triangulation for Cell Phone Location Tracking
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Cell phone triangulation is a method used by mobile service providers to locate a mobile phone within their network. It relies on the signals exchanged between the phone and nearby cell towers. Your mobile phone is constantly in communication with the nearest cell tower. This communication involves sending signals back and forth, helping the network track your phone’s location. When you make a call or use data, your phone may connect to more than one tower. This happens because the network optimizes signal strength and quality by switching between nearby towers.
Triangulation involves using signals from multiple towers to determine the location of your phone. Imagine drawing lines on a map between your phone and each tower it’s communicating with. The network measures the time it takes for signals to travel between your phone and each tower. By knowing the speed of signal transmission, it can calculate the distance between your phone and each tower.
No Blah!Blah!Blahh! sStraight towards the topic.. Let’s undertand this each better:
MCC (Mobile Country Code) [Identifies device country]
MNC (Mobile Network Code) [Specifies network within country]
LAC (Location Area Code) [Pinpoints geographic area]
CID (Cell ID or Cell Identity) [Identifies cell tower]
MCC (Mobile Country Code)
You must be thinking that MCC / Mobile Country Code is the starting 2 digits of the phone number!! But its not such.. To understand this better lets consider +917000000007 as an example phone number. So in this case the MCC / Mobile Country Code will be 404 & not 91. REMEMBER THIS!!
Mobile Country Codes (MCC) are used in wireless telephone networks (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, etc.) in order to identify the country which a mobile subscriber belongs to. In order to uniquely identify a mobile subscribers network the MCC is combined with a Mobile Network Code (MNC).
The combination of MCC and MNC is called HNI (Home network identity) and is the combination of both in one string (e.g. MCC= 262 and MNC = 01 results in an HNI of 26201). If you combine the HNI with the MSIN (Mobile Subscriber Identification Number) the result is the so called IMSI (integrated mobile subscriber identify). Below you can browse/search the list of countries and their MCCs for free in order to identify any MCC, MNC or HNI of the world.
Refer to https://www.mcc-mnc.com/ to get the complete list of MCC & MNC for ALL Countries & Networks.
OR
Refer the below list which I (XIT) personally prepared few years ago but it’s still unchanged and has no updates required to be made. (IT HAS NO MISTAKES)
MCC_(Mobile_Country_Code)_SimTrackingToolsXIT.txt
United States: MCC=310
United Kingdom: MCC=234
India: MCC=404
Germany: MCC=262
China: MCC=460
Brazil: MCC=724
Russia: MCC=250
Japan: MCC=440
France: MCC=208
South Korea: MCC=450
Canada: MCC=302
Mexico: MCC=334
Australia: MCC=505
Italy: MCC=222
Spain: MCC=214
Indonesia: MCC=510
Nigeria: MCC=621
Saudi Arabia: MCC=420
Turkey: MCC=286
Netherlands: MCC=204
Argentina: MCC=722
South Africa: MCC=655
Colombia: MCC=732
Poland: MCC=260
Pakistan: MCC=410
Thailand: MCC=520
Malaysia: MCC=502
Philippines: MCC=515
Vietnam: MCC=452
Egypt: MCC=602
UAE: MCC=424
Kenya: MCC=639
Chile: MCC=730
Belgium: MCC=206
Peru: MCC=716
Sweden: MCC=240
Portugal: MCC=268
Switzerland: MCC=228
Austria: MCC=232
Norway: MCC=242
Greece: MCC=202
Denmark: MCC=238
Hungary: MCC=216
Czech Republic: MCC=230
Romania: MCC=226
Ireland: MCC=272
Finland: MCC=244
Bulgaria: MCC=284
New Zealand: MCC=530
Singapore: MCC=525MNC (Mobile Network Code)
You must be thinking that MNC / Mobile Network Code is the starting 3 digits of the phone number after its country dialing code!! But its not such.. To understand this better lets consider +917000000007 as an example phone number. So in this case the MNC / Mobile Network Code will be 40 or 45 or 86 (depends on it’s SIM carrier) & not 700. REMEMBER THIS!!
Mobile Network Code (MNC) is specific to the mobile network operator, and the MNC for a particular phone number isn’t directly retrievable from the phone number itself. MNCs are assigned to individual mobile network operators within a country.
As we’re trying to find the MNC for a specific phone number, we would need to know the mobile network operator associated with that number. Once we have that information, we can look up the corresponding MNC assigned to that operator.
Refer to https://www.mcc-mnc.com/ to get the complete list of MCC & MNC for ALL Countries & Networks.
OR
Refer the below list which I (XIT) personally prepared few years ago but it’s still unchanged and has no updates required to be made. (IT HAS NO MISTAKES)
MNC_(Mobile_Network_Code)_SimTrackingToolsXIT.txt
United States: MNC=260 (AT&T), 310 (Verizon), 370 (T-Mobile)
United Kingdom: MNC=30 (EE), 20 (Vodafone), 10 (O2), 15 (Three)
India: MNC=40 (Vodafone Idea), 45 (Airtel), 86 (BSNL)
Germany: MNC=01 (Telekom), 02 (Vodafone), 03 (O2)
China: MNC=00 (China Mobile), 01 (China Unicom), 03 (China Telecom)
Brazil: MNC=05 (TIM), 03 (Vivo), 04 (Claro)
Russia: MNC=01 (MTS), 02 (MegaFon), 20 (Beeline)
Japan: MNC=10 (NTT Docomo), 20 (SoftBank), 30 (KDDI)
France: MNC=01 (Orange), 10 (SFR), 20 (Bouygues Telecom)
South Korea: MNC=05 (SK Telecom), 02 (KT), 03 (LG Uplus)
Canada: MNC=220 (Rogers), 720 (Telus), 880 (Bell)
Mexico: MNC=020 (Telcel), 030 (Movistar), 040 (AT&T)
Australia: MNC=01 (Telstra), 02 (Optus), 03 (Vodafone)
Italy: MNC=01 (TIM), 10 (Vodafone), 20 (Wind Tre)
Spain: MNC=01 (Movistar), 03 (Vodafone), 04 (Orange)
Indonesia: MNC=10 (Telkomsel), 11 (XL Axiata), 89 (Indosat Ooredoo)
Nigeria: MNC=20 (MTN), 30 (Glo), 40 (Airtel)
Saudi Arabia: MNC=01 (STC), 03 (Mobily), 05 (Zain)
Turkey: MNC=01 (Turkcell), 02 (Vodafone), 03 (Türk Telekom)
Netherlands: MNC=04 (Vodafone), 08 (T-Mobile), 16 (KPN)
Argentina: MNC=34 (Movistar), 07 (Claro), 20 (Personal)
South Africa: MNC=01 (Vodacom), 02 (MTN), 03 (Cell C)
Colombia: MNC=101 (Claro), 002 (Movistar), 002 (Tigo)
Poland: MNC=02 (Orange), 03 (T-Mobile), 06 (Play)
Pakistan: MNC=01 (Mobilink Jazz), 04 (Zong), 03 (Telenor)
Thailand: MNC=01 (AIS), 18 (TrueMove), 23 (DTAC)
Malaysia: MNC=12 (Maxis), 18 (Celcom), 20 (Digi)
Philippines: MNC=03 (Smart), 01 (Globe), 05 (Sun)
Vietnam: MNC=01 (Viettel), 02 (Vinaphone), 03 (Mobifone)
Egypt: MNC=01 (Vodafone), 02 (Orange), 03 (Etisalat)
UAE: MNC=02 (Etisalat), 03 (du)
Kenya: MNC=02 (Safaricom), 03 (Airtel), 04 (Telkom)
Chile: MNC=010 (Entel), 020 (Movistar), 030 (Claro)
Belgium: MNC=01 (Proximus), 05 (Mobistar), 20 (Telenet)
Peru: MNC=06 (Claro), 03 (Movistar), 04 (Bitel)
Sweden: MNC=01 (Telia), 02 (3), 20 (Tele2)
Portugal: MNC=01 (MEO), 03 (NOS), 06 (Vodafone)
Switzerland: MNC=01 (Swisscom), 02 (Sunrise), 03 (Salt)
Austria: MNC=01 (A1 Telekom), 03 (T-Mobile), 05 (Drei)
Norway: MNC=01 (Telenor), 02 (Telia), 03 (Ice.net)
Greece: MNC=05 (Cosmote), 10 (Vodafone), 01 (Wind)
Denmark: MNC=01 (TDC), 02 (Telenor), 03 (Hi3G)
Hungary: MNC=01 (Magyar Telekom), 30 (Telenor), 99 (Vodafone)
Czech Republic: MNC=01 (O2), 02 (T-Mobile), 03 (Vodafone)
Romania: MNC=01 (Vodafone), 02 (Orange), 03 (Telekom)
Ireland: MNC=01 (Vodafone), 03 (Three), 04 (Eir)
Finland: MNC=05 (Elisa), 09 (DNA), 14 (Telia)
Bulgaria: MNC=01 (Telenor), 05 (A1), 06 (Vivacom)
New Zealand: MNC=05 (Vodafone), 02 (Spark), 03 (2degrees)
Singapore: MNC=01 (Singtel), 02 (StarHub), 03 (M1)LAC (Location Area Code)
The Location Area Code (LAC) is a dynamic identifier associated with the current location of a mobile device within a mobile network. It’s not directly retrievable from a phone number, and it changes as the device moves between different location areas. The LAC is a part of the signaling used in mobile networks to manage and optimize the communication between mobile devices and cell towers.
To get LAC / Location Area Code for specific number you would require relevant mobile network operator database from targeted location / region. Breached database or collected from specific operator / carrier with legitimate reasons.
CID (Cell ID or Cell Identity)
The Cell Identity (CID), also known as Cell ID or Cell Identity Code, is a unique identifier associated with a specific cell within a mobile network. Similar to the Location Area Code (LAC), the CID is dynamic and changes as a mobile device moves between different cells.
Similar to LAC to get CID / Cell ID or Cell Identity for specific number you would require relevant mobile network operator database from targeted location / region. Breached database or collected from specific operator / carrier with legitimate reasons.
Once you’ve successfully extracted Mobile Country Code (MCC), Mobile Network Code (MNC), Location Area Code (LAC), and Cell Identity (CID) information related to a target mobile number, OpenCellID.org offers a valuable resource to further delve into the world of cell tower data.
OpenCellID.org is a platform that provides access to a comprehensive database of worldwide cell tower information. It allows us to explore and retrieve data related to cell towers worldwide, offering a detailed view of their geographical locations and associated details.
OpenCellID.org also provides daily differentials (diffs), enabling you to stay updated with real-time changes in cell tower information. This feature is particularly useful for those seeking the latest updates in the mobile network landscape.
Navigate to OpenCellID.org & use the search and filter options on the website to narrow down your focus. You can search for specific MCC, MNC, LAC, or CID values to refine your exploration. Apart from the basic details, OpenCellID.org may provide additional information about each cell tower, such as signal strength, radio technology used (2G, 3G, 4G), and more. This large database can contribute you to a more comprehensive understanding of the target mobile device’s environment.
Does Triangulation Process Uses Only 3 Towers?
>> No, For accuracy & to pinpoint your location, the network needs signals from at least three towers. The intersection of the three calculated distances forms a triangular area on the map. Your phone is likely located within this area. The more towers involved, the more accurate the location estimate becomes. With more signals and better triangulation, the network can narrow down your position to a smaller area.
⚠️ It’s essential to note that while cell phone triangulation is a powerful tool for location tracking, privacy concerns exist. Mobile carriers and authorities typically use this method for legitimate purposes like emergency services, catching criminals, retreiving lost or stolen mobile phones or to enhance network performance.
Can we Extract MCC, MNC, LAC, and CID only with a phone number or IMEI?
>> Prob., A phone number is not directly related to the MCC, MNC, LAC, or CID. Phone numbers are associated with subscriber identity and are managed separately from the network infrastructure details. The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is a unique identifier for a mobile device. While the IMEI is used to identify a device on the network, it does not provide information about the current cell tower or location details.
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