AT&T deployed assisted GPS technology throughout its network, paving the way for more enhanced location-based services. The carrier, which initially deployed a cell-site triangulation technology to meet the 2006 FCC E-911 requirements, has now added GPS to its technology portfolio.
AT&T also announced it will launch two new navigation applications in the coming weeks, MapQuest Navigator and AAA Mobile navigator. In addition, the operator hinted that it would soon be expanding into other LBS categories including location-enabled social networking and a family-oriented service along with privacy controls.
For more:
- see this press release [1]
Related article:
AT&T's Collins talks LBS [2], music and MediaFLO
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercewireless.com/press-releases/t-bolsters-location-based-services-portfolio-gps-network-deployment-new-navigation-of
[2] http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/ts-collins-talks-lbs-music-and-mediaflo/2007-10-23