The modern development of high technologies provides society with innovative products that make life easier. It used to be almost impossible to locate a person at any given time without outside help. Now this search is simplified as much as possible and is not difficult for any user. Currently, there are several ways to find a person's location through easily accessible electronic gadgets.
Determining the location of a person using a mobile operator
Most of the methods are based on the use of the latest information technologies and communication services. The most common is to use the services of mobile operators. The procedure for connecting this service is similar for most of them. For the convenience of customers, it is simplified as much as possible. The activation algorithm begins with sending a request in the form of a USSD command indicating the phone number of the wanted person. After that, the request to activate the service is confirmed by sending an SMS message according to the tariff set by the operator. This service uses an internet connection to locate a person based on the signals of their mobile device. At the same time, users of this function only need to have any convenient portable device with network access with them.
- "Locator" service from Beeline (only for Android): an empty SMS is sent to the number 5166 and the application is downloaded. The service costs 3 rubles per day, it is possible to track 5 numbers, including even the operators Megafon and MTS.
- "Navigator" service from Megafon: the USSD command * 140 # is sent or the search is conducted on the site m.navigator.megafon.ru. The desired subscriber is tracked on the site either using the USSD command * 140 * phone number of the search #, the phone of the sought after is indicated in the format 7XXXXXXXXXX. Service price - 3 rubles per day. MTS subscribers can also be tracked.
- MTS: activation of the Locator service. Sending a USSD command * 111 * 788 # activates this service. By sending an SMS to number 6677 with the name and phone number of the monitored subscriber, you will add it to the list of monitored subscribers. For example "DOB Ekaterina 89610536445". Megafon subscribers are also being monitored. The service is paid, the price is 100 rubles per month.
The Internet search method is available even for ordinary phones, does not require the installation of special programs or binding to stationary equipment, which makes it the most common tracking system.
Find out the location using a GPS tracker
Search functions are also built into the GPS tracker. This device partially duplicates the functions of a regular phone, allowing you to receive and make calls to a limited number of numbers, while the built-in GPS component associated with the satellite makes the device a kind of "beacon", allowing you to accurately determine the location of the person who owns the GPS bug …
Having equipped the GPS tracker with a Sim card and adjusting the settings for receiving notifications, the user can at any time find out his location with high accuracy using Internet resources, as well as using SMS messages. A wide range of options of this device allows its owner to exercise full control over all movements of the monitored object, and the compact size of the "beacon" makes it almost invisible and easy to use. The GPS tracker has become widespread as the best way to allow parents to accurately determine the location of their children. Thanks to this device, children are under constant supervision, and their parents are notified of all their movements.
Mobile apps are another way to find a person's location
Owners of modern portable communication devices are advised to take advantage of special search functions thanks to the mobile applications built into the operating systems of most smartphones. These programs are downloaded and installed absolutely free. The search functions in them are configured in the best way, and if necessary, the service center specialists will always help to solve all the questions that arise in using the search programs on smartphones.
Beware of scammers
When trying to find out the whereabouts of a person, try not to fall for the tricks of scammers. On beautifully designed sites, they can offer these services for a nominal fee. But by sending an SMS to a short number, you simply lose money. The second option is an offer to download a program, supposedly to track the location of a person. Instead, the computer will simply be infected with malicious viruses.
Modern technologies contribute to the introduction of advanced tracking methods available to the general public. Thanks to modern GPS systems, as well as special applications of the latest smartphones and developed programs for ordinary phones, it is not difficult to locate a person.
