The Function of Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks
If you’re on a phone or using Wi-Fi, the check gets more detailed. The system can utilize the position of nearby mobile network towers or public Wi-Fi hotspots your device sees. This gives a street-level fix, far more accurate than a neighborhood-level IP address. Think of how a maps app locates you, but used only for confirmation. This detail is crucial. It guarantees that a player using mobile data on a train in Kent is correctly recognized before they can play.