Show threadabeorch4h ago
@gedankenstuecke Weirldy yesterday I was looking at an app called #networksurvey that I use from #fdroid and it includes the capacity to updload survey data to #opencellid and #beacondb - both of which I know nothing about but which I think are relevant to your query.
Show threadboredsquirrelApr 11, 2025

@zorg @gael @beacondb

#Neostumbler collects the data in the first place. While databases like #MLS (Backups), #OpenCellID and also Apples exist and are easily available, #BeaconDB only uses newly gathered data.

Neostumbler takes the real GPS location together with nearby Wifis, Cell Towers and Bluetooth beacons. These datasets get uploaded, and shortly after, clients like #geoclue or #microG that use BeaconDB, can find a location there.

Neostumbler shows an overlay map for existing data

BeaconDBFeb 22, 2025

@craxiom's open source Network Survey app has added built-in support for uploading to both #OpenCellID and BeaconDB!

If you're looking to do some comprehensive local data collection, give it a try: https://www.networksurvey.app/

Network Survey | Wireless Protocol Survey

Explore the depths of wireless connectivity with the Network Survey Android App – your essential tool for detailed Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS surveys. Effortlessly log, analyze, and stream comprehensive network data. Elevate your understanding of the networks that surround you with precision surveying at your fingertips.

Network Survey
boredsquirrelDec 26, 2024

Have you ever collected data for #OpenCellID #MozillaLocationService #WiGLE or #BeaconDB ?

Please retoot!

@beacondb @[email protected]
@WiGLEnet
@BrodieOnLinux

#opensource #opendata #openstreetmap #foss #networklocation #mls #microg #grapheneos #geoclue #towercollector #neostumbler

BeaconDBDec 2, 2024

The latest version of #TowerCollector includes built-in support for BeaconDB, replacing the now defunct MLS server by default!

If you'd like to support offline, private by default geolocation, how about collecting cell tower data for the #OpenCellID (CC-BY dumps) and #BeaconDB (planned CC0 dumps) projects?

https://github.com/zamojski/TowerCollector
https://f-droid.org/packages/info.zamojski.soft.towercollector/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.zamojski.soft.towercollector

GitHub - zamojski/TowerCollector: The OpenCellID and BeaconDB contributor's app.

The OpenCellID and BeaconDB contributor's app. Contribute to zamojski/TowerCollector development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub
Show threadElias ProbstJul 10, 2024

@Cappyjax I've been using #TowerCollector so far to contribute to #OpenCellID (and previously #MLS). I wonder whether they'll add #BeaconDB support?
https://f-droid.org/packages/info.zamojski.soft.towercollector/

EDIT: it's already supported as custom configured MLS service.

@GrapheneOS

Tower Collector | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

Join the community and collect cell towers locations from your area!

Show threadCustard! 🍮Jul 6, 2023
Y, cómo no! También para #Mozilla Location Services y #OpenCellID
Akkoma

Show threadMarekMar 21, 2023

2. OONI Probe is an Android and Windows app from the Tor Project that collects Internet censorship data. The tool checks if websites or services are censored for you and publishes this data. This way you can globally track internet censorship.

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#floss #tor #ooni #mozilla #mls #opencellid

luiseme ⁂Feb 23, 2021
#OpenCelliD trabaja en la creación de una base de #DatosAbiertos sobre telefonía móvil, impulsado e inspirado por la comunidad. Estos datos se utilizan para multitud de fines comerciales y privados por parte de usuarios de todo el mundo, desde la localización de dispositivos hasta la comprensión de los patrones de cobertura de la red; OpenCelliD lo permite proporcionando un cómodo acceso a los datos a través de una API y de volcados de datos.
#Mapa #OSM
https://www.opencellid.org
OpenCelliD - Largest Open Database of Cell Towers & Geolocation - by Unwired Labs

OpenCelliD is the largest Open Database of Cell Towers & their locations. You can geolocate IoT & Mobile devices without GPS, explore Mobile Operator coverage and more!

codeHaiku Feb 1, 2020
Even if you're not a developer, give back to the #opensource community. I do it by getting people to install #linux and explaining why it's a viable #os. Also, I run #streetcomplete which provides various data elements to the #openstreetmap project, enhancing their mapping. It's full of quests that earn you points. Install #towercollector to contribute to the #opencellid and #mozilla projects. All are available on #fdroid. And always send error/crash reports for any #foss software you use.