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# Positioning techniques

LBS tracking using Cell ID and Wi-Fi Positioning System as GPS alternatives for locating vehicles and assets when satellite signals are unavailable.

This section covers non-GPS methods for locating vehicles and assets, explaining how cell tower triangulation and Wi-Fi access point positioning work as fallbacks when satellite signals are weak or unavailable.

## Contents

* [What is LBS tracking: Cell ID and WPS](/docs/expert-center/vehicle-telematics-technology/positioning-techniques/what-is-lbs-tracking-cell-id-and-wps.md): How Cell of Origin, E-OTD, and Wi-Fi positioning estimate device location without GPS.


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