# Crowdsourced Cellphone Mapping OpenSignalMaps Lets You in on Where to Get the Best Signal Stregth By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opensignalmaps References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2011/02/12/cellphone-signal-maps/) & [opensignalmaps](http://opensignalmaps.com/) If you want to find out how strong your [cellphone signal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedtest-pulse) is, the information is at your finger tips with an app and a map. OpenSignalMaps uses Android smartphones to gain information so that they can crowdsource locations of [cellular towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero-signal) and measure their strength. The concept was developed by Staircase 3, who would like to create accurate [signal maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24roam) with its Android app and OpenSignalMaps website. The OpenSignalMaps app has been doing extremely well with over 80,000 downloads so far. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Mapping:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in the development of platforms that enable crowdsourcing of information for mapping purposes. - **Cellphone Signal Strength:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the development of tools and technologies that enable people to easily measure and track cellphone signal strength. - **Location-based Services:** Disruptive innovation can be found in creating location-based services that leverage accurate signal maps to enhance the user experience and provide valuable information. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can leverage crowdsourced mapping and signal strength measurement technologies to improve network coverage and service quality. - **Technology:** Innovations in cellphone signal mapping and measurement can disrupt the technology industry by driving advancements in mobile device capabilities and connectivity. - **App Development:** Disruptive opportunities can be found in the development of apps that utilize accurate signal maps to provide location-based services and optimize cellular connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [City Navigation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-path.md) - [Smartphone Map App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapapp-feature.md) - [Map Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinmap.md) - [Phone Recovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getmobi.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-apps.md) - [Smartphone Metal Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-detector1.md) - [Community-Driven Mapping System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-system1.md) - [Community-Driven Public Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-face-local-updates.md) - [Logistics-Tracking GPS Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logistics-tracking-gps-app.md)