Netmonitor is an application that provides detailed information about cellular networks, specifically 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G (NSA and SA). It collects data about cell towers and displays it in real-time, allowing users to monitor the state of their cellular network. It also has the ability to detect aggregated carriers, also known as LTE-Advanced. This tool is useful for troubleshooting voice and data service quality, optimizing RF (Telecom), and performing engineering field work.
The precision of estimated cell tower positions is most accurate when there are three cells detected (sectors). If there is only one cell detected, it is not the cell tower position, but rather the center of the cell's serving area.
The application has various features, including monitoring CDMA, GSM, WCDMA, UMTS, LTE, TD-SCDMA, and 5G NR networks in almost real-time. It also displays information about the current and neighboring cells, such as MCC, MNC, LAC/TAC, CID/CI, RNC, PSC/PCI, channels, bandwidths, frequencies, and bands. Users can also visualize changes in DBM signal and receive network information in notifications. The app supports multi-SIM devices and allows users to export sessions to CSV and KML, which can be viewed in Google Earth. Additionally, users can load external BTS antennas data to obtain precise cell tower locations.
Netmonitor can also assist with troubleshooting WiFi network issues. It can detect available WiFi networks and analyze network coverage, helping users increase signal strength and reduce traffic volume. The app can also determine the best channel for a wireless router and identify devices connected to the network.
The application requires certain permissions to access specific data, such as multi-SIM support, network type, service state, GPS location, and WiFi access points. It does not make phone calls.
To learn more about Netmonitor, visit their website at https://netmonitor.ing/.