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Originally Posted by Skybird
I read some time ago that now even switched-off cellphones can be located. Is that true?
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Unless the battery has been removed, yes they can.
I heard that system a few years back doesn't use signals from towers.
The way it works is it uses satellite signals and electromagnetic radiation.
Here is a necro link, 2006 it was from, but interesting read:
http://news.cnet.com/2100-1029_3-6140191.html