A-GNSS
Assisted Global Navigation Satellite System

GNSS based location systems such as GPS (Global Positioning System) may take a significant amount of time to accurately calculate a device’s location, particularly if the satellite signals are being impaired by buildings, weather and other obstructions, or if the device is inside a building. A-GNSS enabled devices utilize the mobile network/Internet to provide additional location data, enabling the device to provide accurate location information more quickly.

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