How do I find the network type(EDGE, UTMS, HSPDA etc) of user accessing my site in php
Thanks.
Nollyvenon
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Jump to PostI agree, the only way I can think of is to check the user's IP against a database. BUT, IPs can be spoofed - even the
$_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR']is not to be trusted. However, as you seem to be using it to collect data or to deliver custom data, it may …
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Steven_8
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the only thing you can do, I think is look up in by IP address, but at first you should have a huge IP-Type database to support you.
diafol
I agree, the only way I can think of is to check the user's IP against a database. BUT, IPs can be spoofed - even the $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] is not to be trusted. However, as you seem to be using it to collect data or to deliver custom data, it may not be a huge concern.
There may be a few APIs out there that allow you to check the network type without having to host your own copy of a DB - which would probabkly be better as otherwise, you'd have to keep updating said DB on a very regular basis. I'm not aware of a free/limited-use API though. You'll probably have to pay for it, if you can find one.
Nollyvenon
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Ok thanks. You also try my luck
pzuurveen
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Why do you want to know?
Or do you want to know the connection speed?
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