Which Android API to use to get data about available base stations?

Question

Android

Here Google Maps determines the position even when the GPS is turned off. Obviously, somehow on the base stations. Can it get the current available stations and place the phone at their intersection? But how to do it in my android program. For example, if you need to get a list of stations, then which API should you use? What can you get from them (number, name)? Thank you!

Answer 1

The official website describes the process of determining the user's location very well.

Answer 2

If WiFi is on, then it's not the BS at all;) Otherwise, it looks like Cell-ID.

Answer 3

mnc and mcc - developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/TelephonyManager.html
lac and cellid - developer.android.com/reference/android/location/LocationManager.html