Heksagon Location-Based Services (LBS)
Leverage and offer secure, high-precision location-based intelligence powered directly from core network signaling and enriched with OSS/BSS data.
Reap the Benefits of Real-Time Location-Based Services
Mobile operators hold core network signaling, the most reliable source of user location. Yet many mobile positioning offerings struggle with fragmented systems, inconsistent accuracy, slow query response, and lack of compliance-grade security.
Heksagon Location-Based Services consolidate cell-level, sector-level, timing advance (TA), paging, and signaling data (MAP, CAMEL, Diameter, SIP, 5G SBA), enriched with OSS/BSS intelligence, to deliver carrier-grade LBS through a unified platform.
Whether enabling emergency services, powering enterprise geolocation APIs, or verifying user locations for FinTech and government services, Heksagon empowers you with real-time accuracy, simple integration, and regulatory compliance.
Next-Generation Mobile Positioning Features
Battle-tested by operators for fraud management and interconnect analytics, we apply this network-grade analytical stack to high-performance LBS services.
Multi-Source Positioning Engine
- Cell-ID & Enhanced Cell-ID: Real-time accuracy based on serving and neighboring cells.
- Timing Advance & RTT: Improved precision for LTE/5G subscribers.
- Triangulation / Multi-Cell Correlation: Network-driven multilateration in dense urban environments.
- Subscriber Status & Presence: Live updates from HLR/HSS, VLR, and AMF/SMF.
- Optional Device-Side Enrichment: Hybrid models combine network LBS with device signals.
Enterprise LBS APIs
- On-Demand Location API (Pull)
- Event-Based Location (Push)
- Geo-Fencing API
- Batch & Historical Location Reports
- Mobile Identity / Location Verification API for FinTech & KYC
Emergency & Regulatory Services
- Emergency Call Positioning (E112, AML Integration)
- Lawful Intercept-Ready Data Access
- Disaster Response Location Burst Mode
- Compliant Logging, Audit Trails & SLA Enforcement
Location Verification for Fraud Prevention
- Detect impossible travel scenarios
- Validate user identity during FinTech transactions
- Correlate device movement with SIM swap events
- Identify anomalous static SIM behavior (SIMbox detection)
- Check roaming footprint vs. claimed location (anti-geo-spoofing)
Geo-Fencing & Campaign Enablement
- Trigger notifications on geofence entry/exit
- Real-time or scheduled events
- Privacy-preserving perimeter-based marketing
- Integration with SMS, USSD, and app push channels
LBS Data Monetization
- Tiered APIs for enterprises (finance, logistics, retail, ride-hailing)
- Real-time billing and automated partner invoicing
- Integration with Heksagon Interconnect Billing (hexICB) for mediation and charging
- SLA-driven premium accuracy tiers
How Heksagon Location-Based Services Work
We provide a comprehensive platform built on our proven real-time architecture:
Network-Level Data Collection
Real-time ingestion from: MSC/IMS, BSC/RNC/eNodeB/gNodeB, HLR/HSS/UDM, paging, TA, RTT, and signaling (MAP, CAMEL, Diameter, SIP, 5G SBA)
Data Processing & Positioning Engine
- Normalizes network data
- Resolves subscriber identities
- Correlates multi-cell samples
- Produces positional outputs with accuracy scoring
- Caches live location for low-latency queries (sub-5 seconds refresh)
Policy, Privacy & Access Control
- Consent-based query triggers
- Role-based access (AD/LDAP integration)
- Audit logs & tamper-resistant records
- Geo-restriction logic and enterprise whitelisting with usage quotas
Real-Time LBS APIs & Event Engine
- REST APIs
- Streaming events (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- Batch exports
- XML/SOAP backward compatibility
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is Heksagon LBS?
Heksagon Location-Based Services provide highly reliable location data. Accuracy ranges from 150–500 meters using standard Cell-ID methods, and improves to 50–150 meters when enhanced techniques like Timing Advance (TA), Round-Trip Time (RTT), and multi-cell triangulation are applied. Accuracy depends on network density, radio conditions, and available network signals.
Does Heksagon LBS support 5G networks?
Yes. Our platform integrates with 5G core components such as AMF, SMF, and UDM, and supports advanced 5G positioning techniques, including PRS (Positioning Reference Signals) and NR-based timing. This ensures accurate and real-time location services for both NSA and SA deployments.
How does Heksagon ensure privacy and compliance?
Privacy is built into every aspect of the platform. Access is controlled with role-based permissions, audit trails track every query, and all data is encrypted. APIs are whitelisted per enterprise, and user consent enforcement is supported where applicable. The platform aligns with GDPR, local telecom regulations, and other compliance requirements.
Can enterprises access the location of any subscriber?
No. Access is strictly governed by the operator. Enterprises can query only the subscribers for whom permission has been granted, and all queries are logged and monitored. This ensures compliance with privacy regulations and protects subscriber data.
Is Heksagon LBS compatible with emergency and regulatory services like AML/E112?
Yes. Heksagon LBS integrates seamlessly with emergency and regulatory workflows. This includes AML for mobile banking, E112 emergency call positioning, and disaster response features. The platform can provide rapid, real-time location data to authorized emergency services while maintaining privacy and security controls.
Can the mobile positioning data be used for fraud detection?
Absolutely. Our platform combines real-time location intelligence with fraud analytics to detect anomalies such as impossible travel patterns, SIM swap events, SIMbox activity, or device spoofing. This enables operators and enterprises to enhance security, reduce fraud risk, and protect subscribers without impacting service quality.
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