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Android: Are there any usage limits on LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER?

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Are there any usage limits on LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER?For example, is there a limit on the number of uses per day, or is limited to personal use.

LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER http://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/LocationManager.html#NETWORK_PROVIDER

I find the LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER and The Google Maps Geolocation API very similar.(It is possible to know the position information from the cell tower or wifi both.)

The Google Maps Geolocation API https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/business/geolocation/

The Google Maps Geolocation API has usage limits and costs money, are there any usage limits like these on LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER?

posted Nov 12, 2013 by Sheetal Chauhan

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No, there is no limit in LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER.

answer Nov 12, 2013 by Majula Joshi
Thanks what could be the reason,
commented Nov 13, 2013 by Sumit Pokharna
Because it's an Android's standard API which provides you the location results based on availability of cell tower and WiFi access points. Also Results are retrieved by means of a network lookup, (Here Google isn't providing any proprietary service to you)
Whereas Google Maps Geolocation API provides you the results as a Google service (free limited usage).
commented Nov 13, 2013 by anonymous
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