beaconDB is an open, and privacy-friendly network location service, replacing Mozilla's defunct location service (beacondb.net)

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beaconDB is a drop-in replacement for MLS, which uses the same format request that's used by Mozilla's Ichnaea.

The source code is available on Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/beacondb/beacondb

You can contribute to the project by using an app like NeoStumbler (GitHub) or Tower Collector (GitHub) to submit location reports. NeoStumbler does Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GSM, while Tower Collector can only do GSM cell towers. Both are FOSS and available on F-Droid.

It is also recommended by the GrapheneOS project: https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/112759509558471713

https://grapheneos.org/articles/positon-location-service

Just keep in mind that it's still in relatively early development, which is why it really needs contributions.

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Nothing to add yet, just glad there's a replacement effort going, and wish them the best. Hopefully it will be in a useful state soon.,

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Aren’t “privacy-friendly” and “location service” mutually exclusive?

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