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Can't GSM phones use GPS?

erogers

Mar 25, 2005, 9:42 AM
Is there something inherent in GSM phones or the GSM network that prevents them from using GPS in the handsets? It seems like GPS would be the only solution for a rural carrier without the multiple towers necessary for triangulation. It seems odd that they are even attempting it. Why can't they use GPS?
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Xzavier21

Mar 27, 2005, 1:05 PM
My first guess is we would need sattelites to use GPS
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