Location-based services (LBS) are one of many services offered by some mobile subscribers on the
cellular network. It gives personalized location-dependent services to registered mobile subscribers and also
gives added revenue opportunities to mobile operators. LBS have changed the face of location-dependent and
location-based task offered to mobile subscribers in many areas of the world. LBS have been introduced to some
countries in Africa but how valuable and reliable are these services to subscribers in Africa? This paper presents
a summary and conclusion of research carried out on the accuracy of LBS in Africa, highlighting the factors
which might affect optimal LBS launch across Africa and proposing methods which will enhance optimal
subscriber satisfaction.
Keywords: LBS, positioning methods, Africa, cellular networks
PAPER TITLE :HOW FEASIBLE IS ACCURATE AND RELIABLE LBS PROVISION IN AFRICA?
FUTA JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE | VOLUME 9 NUMBER 1 2013
Paper Details
- Author(s) : F. M. Dahunsi
- Abstract:
