what is agps

Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is a technology used in telecommunications to enhance the performance of standard GPS systems by utilizing assistance data from cellular networks. A-GPS is commonly used in mobile devices to provide more accurate and faster location information to users, especially in urban areas with tall buildings or obstructed views of the sky. By leveraging both GPS satellites and cell towers, A-GPS can determine a device's location more quickly and reliably, making it ideal for applications such as navigation, emergency services, and location-based services.