Consumer Solutions, Tourism and Health

GNSS-enabled Consumer Solutions comprise a multitude of applications, tailor-made to satisfy different usage conditions and needs (e.g. lifestyle, tourism, health, etc.) These applications are supported by several categories of connected devices such as smartphones and tablets, but also specific equipment such as personal tracking devices, wearables, digital cameras and portable computers. Nowadays, with a combination of technologies such as GNSS, 5G, Wi-Fi and Internet of Things (IoT), any physical device can become a connected device, enabling new applications to facilitate the end user’s wellness and lifestyle.

Technological advances and substantial reductions in the costs associated with operation and supporting infrastructure (e.g. data storage) for satellites, have led to a dramatic rise in the availability of satellite imagery for civilian use in recent years. This significant amount of information on Earth’s condition, often available on (at least) a daily basis, has enabled application developers to create service and information layers that enable dozens of apps for various purposes. From air quality forecast thanks to Copernicus services to cardio routes. 

Consumer Solutions, Tourism and Health In Action

Charles Bridge happens to be the most logged geocache in the entire world. The image shows the bridge during the sunset

Happy geocaching day!

There’s a global treasure hunt happening right now, and all you need to play is a GNSS enabled smartphone.

device satellite navigation performance

Test your device’s satellite navigation performance!

Having a Galileo-enabled phone provides the advantage of more satellite signals for calculating your position. With the Galileo constellation now having a significant number of operational satellites (in particular, 27 satellites are operational and contributing to service provision) along with GPS and other GNSS, your device can achieve better location accuracy and faster fixes, especially in challenging urban environments where signals can be obstructed.

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Implementation of quasi-pilot G2G signals

The call for tender to ensure the implementation of quasi-pilot G2G signals is now open. A webinar is organised on March 10 to present the call.

Fast Facts

~3
billion Galileo-enabled smartphones were in use globally by the end of 2023.
277
different Galileo-enabled smartphone models in the market.
40
global smartphones brands have chosen to integrate Galileo in their devices so far.
43
dual frequency Galileo-enabled smartphones models available in the market.

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Consumer Solutions, Tourism and Health R&D projects