What is a cell tower map?

Cell tower maps visually show the location of cell towers in a specified area. The most simple and easy-to-use cell tower map available is our Cell Tower Finder. Simply enter your address or click the “Find my Location” button and select your carrier (or all three).

What is a cell phone tower?

A cell phone tower (aka cell site or base station) is a structure equipped with multiple antennas that transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals. Cellular devices within the tower’s coverage area are able to make calls, send texts, and access mobile data.

How can I see the location of a mapped base station?

The map opens from left side main menu. In the maps tab you can see the location of already mapped base stations. The application will automatically only show the base stations of the current network being used (LTE in the picture). The location of base stations can also be viewed from the Cellmapper webmap.

How to find a base station?

Base station location in urban areas is best determined by doing round trips of city blocks. At more rural locations you should do larger sweeps to save time. You will get the best result on flat ground. Ensure that you have a sufficiently good connection to the base station as well as a GPS connection.

How do I find a cell tower?

The most simple and easy-to-use cell tower map available is our Cell Tower Finder. Simply enter your address or click the “Find my Location” button and select your carrier (or all three). The map will provide instant results, displaying all cell towers near you in the form of blue, magenta, or red dots.

What is a base station?

What is Base Station? A base station represents an access point for a wireless device to communicate within its coverage area. It usually connects the device to other networks or devices through a dedicated high bandwidth wire of fiber optic connection. Base stations typically have a transceiver, capable of sending and receiving wireless signals;