Computing location information based on engagement with radio frequency (rf) sources

Abstract

This disclosure relates to computing location information. In some aspects, a method includes receiving first information pertaining to a phone call from a wireless device to a destination entity, the first information comprising identification of a radio access network (RAN) tower to which the wireless device is connected; determining, based on the first information, a first location area for the wireless device within a coverage area of the RAN tower; receiving identifiers of one or more radio frequency (RF) sources whose radio signals are detected by the wireless device; accessing a database to obtain second information including a plurality of RF source identifiers and a location area corresponding to each RF source identifier; determining, based on the second information, a second location area for the wireless device within the first location area; and transmitting information indicative of the second location area to a computing device of the destination entity.