Not very reliable. It is said only an effort.
Positioning using cellular phone signal is using the cell tower ID that the cell phone signal was last transmitted in the network. Normally, the cell towers are located about 3-6 KM apart. If the plane fell in the cell network covered area and the tower ID is determined, it still needs to search an mountainous area of radius of 1.5 to 3 KM. Not a very easy task. However, it will speed up the process.
Pray for the survival of all the people on board.
Positioning using cellular phone signal is using the cell tower ID that the cell phone signal was last transmitted in the network. Normally, the cell towers are located about 3-6 KM apart. If the plane fell in the cell network covered area and the tower ID is determined, it still needs to search an mountainous area of radius of 1.5 to 3 KM. Not a very easy task. However, it will speed up the process.
Pray for the survival of all the people on board.