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Official U.S. government information about the
Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics
Official U.S. government information about the
Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics
NOTE: The contents of this website have not been updated since February 2025 due to staffing shortages. Please bear with us as we work on a solution.
GPS: The Global Positioning System
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Information for the General Public
How to Correct Your Address in GPS Devices, Apps, & Online Maps
Do GPS devices show your home or business in the wrong place? The problem is not GPS! It's the mapping software.
Report your issue to the software providersCommon Questions
- How do I add or correct my address in GPS devices, apps, and maps?
- What can I do about trucks driving through my neighborhood?
- How do I report GPS service outages?
- Can GPS help me find my lost phone?
- How does GPS work?
- How accurate is GPS?
- How vulnerable is GPS to malicious jamming?
Featured Content
What is GPS?
How GPS Works
Truckers: Don't Use Consumer GPS Devices!
GPS Jamming is Illegal
For GPS Professionals