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Google launched a location service for mobile users on that doesn’t rely on GPS. Google Maps with My Location(beta), locates users who don’t have GPS-enabled phones.

Google locates users based on their location from neares base station. The result isn’t as accurate as GPS (Global Positioning System) but works for people who lack the positioning technology in their phones.
Google maps with My location(Beta)

If you have GPS then google can find ur position accurately but if you are not using GPS then the result may not be accurate but it will be within about 1000 meters.
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This service is available on web-enabled mobile phones, including Java, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Nokia/Symbian devices.

Google has decided to take part in sale of mobile phone spectrum in US. This is the sign of its entrance in wireless market.

Google is now ready to invest $4.6 bn (£2.3bn) and more when FCC would sell off part of the 700 Mega Hertz band.

Google is already running a small wireless network in California and now they decided to build national wireless network across the U.S. But the big hurdle is auction against bidders which are big giant of wireless market including AT&T wireless and verizon wireless.

Google is interested in block called Part C in which a customer can download any software from their devices.Google is trying to build a strong lobby to win this auction.