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How to get Wi-Fi and mobile network parameters in Windows Phone 7?

My app requires the following parameters of mobile network:

  • MCC (Mobile Country Code)
  • MNC (Mobile Network Code)
  • LAC (Location area code)
  • CID (Cell identifier)
  • cell's signal strength

And for Wi-Fi:

  • MAC-adress
  • signal strength

Also I need a device IP-adress for both variants.

Is there any API to get these parameters on Windows Phone 7? I can't find anything.

Solution

  • Access to this information is not made provided. Presumably due to possible privacy/security related issues.

    Additionally, if you created such an app it would not be acceptable to submit it to the marketplace as it would break certifaction requirements, specifically 2.7.1:

    Your application must determine location using the Microsoft Location Service API.