Introduction

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Note
The HERE Network Positioning API v1 is in maintenance and is not actively developed. Use the HERE Network Positioning API v2 to get the latest features and updates. To learn more, see the HERE Network Positioning API v2 Developer Guide.

This document introduces the Network Positioning API v1 and:

explains key concepts
provides examples
documents resources and query parameters
documents response structures and data types

Not all of the functionality described in this document is available for China due to missing map content. If you have questions, contact your HERE Account Executive.

What Is the Network Positioning API v1?

The HERE Network Positioning API v1 enables developers to build applications that require location estimates based on radio network measurement data. The supported measurement data includes 2G, 3G, 4G and WLAN measurements.

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Usage of this API requires familiarity with the relevant cellular and WLAN technologies, especially the elements describing any particular cell or access point.

Why Use the Network Positioning API v1?

The Network Positioning API v1 provides solutions for the following high level use cases:

Feature	Description
Locate	Returns position estimate based on radio network measurements.