Sprint Location API
Tags:
location, usa, lbs, sprintThe Sprint network offers a seamless way to obtain a Sprint device’s location using applications on a wide variety of platforms from handhelds to servers and from web pages to desktop applications.
There are two basic types of location fixes: approximate fixes and precise fixes. Both types of fixes can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Precision Fix : Based on network cell tower triangulation and/or handset GPS.
Accuracy: within 50 meters when device has GPS reception (usually outdoors / in vehicle)
Latency: Fix may take up to 40 seconds, dependent upon GPS reception quality.
Network Compatibility: 3G and iDEN
Approximate Fix : Based on closest cell tower lat, long position.
Accuracy: Varies based upon how close Sprint cell towers are to each other (urban areas, accuracy is within 1 mile and in rural areas is within 15 miles)
Latency: Fix takes about 5 seconds
Network Compatibility: 3G, iDEN 4G
Provided by:
Sprint
API type:
Network/Operator API
API format:
REST-JSON
API URL:
http://developer.sprint.com/site/global/services/overview/core_services/lbs/p_lbs.jsp
Documentation URL:
http://developer.sprint.com/site/global/sandbox/sprint_services/sprint_services.jsp
Cost:
Free in Sandbox, Charge for Live Use
Registration/Usage Requirements:
Register with Sprint SDP, get API key