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Re:FBI agents track cell phones that pinged near the Capitol by pdoege on Saturday January 23, 2021 @02:05PM (#25885114)
Absolutely. In addition all carriers use multi-lateration and sectorization to fine tune location. The better the location the more valuable it is for commercial resale and CALEA sales.

Notice that all of this is entirely legal, above board, and you agreed to it as part of your service agreement.

Source: I worked for AT&T and Carrier IQ

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Re:FBI agents track cell phones that pinged near the Capitol by WarOnPrivacy on Saturday January 23, 2021 @04:49PM (#25886470)
> you agreed to it as part of your service agreement

"Agree" implies willful consent and being in harmony with the implied outcome.

People accept because they have no meaningfully acceptable choice - which is the exact target that carriers aim for.

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