OpenCellID documentation

Use cell tower data, download the dataset, and contribute measurements.

OpenCellID is a community project that collects cell tower observations and makes cell location data available to developers and researchers.

Look up a cell

Have a mobile country code, network code, area code and cell ID? Start with a first API lookup, then explore the API reference.

Work with the dataset

Download cell tower data for bulk analysis or a local database. The database format explains the exported fields.

Contribute measurements

Learn why and how to contribute. Collect observations with Tower Collector or submit measurements through the API.

Find help

Read common problems, check the glossary, or visit the community.

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