Limit precise location from mobile networks
With the limit precise location setting, you can limit how precisely mobile networks can determine your location. Available on compatible iPhone and iPad models with supported service providers.
What limit precise location does
Mobile networks can determine your location based on which cell towers your device connects to. The limit precise location setting enhances your location privacy by reducing the precision of the location data available to mobile networks.
With this setting turned on, some information made available to mobile networks is limited. As a result, they may only be able to determine a less precise location — for example, the neighbourhood where your device is located, rather than a more precise location (such as a street address). The setting doesn’t impact signal quality or user experience.
The limit precise location setting doesn’t impact the precision of the location data that is shared with emergency responders during an emergency call.
This setting only affects the location data available to mobile networks. It doesn’t impact the location data you share with apps through Location Services. For example, it has no impact on sharing your location with friends and family with Find My.
What you’ll need
iPhone Air, iPhone 16e or iPad Pro (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular
iOS 26.3 or later
A supported service provider:
Germany: Telekom
United Kingdom: EE, BT
United States: Boost Mobile
Thailand: AIS, True
Turn limit precise location on or off
Open Settings, then tap Mobile Service.
Tap Mobile Data Options.
Scroll down to Limit Precise Location.
Turn the setting on or off. You may be prompted to restart your device.