What Public and Private Datasets are Used in the Platform?

What Public and Private Datasets are Used in the Platform?

Public datasets are accessible to all users and currently include population density from the USA Census. 

Private datasets are restricted to verified users—Hex Operators, Agents, and World Mobile admins—and include proprietary data like Scan4Points measurements, network KPIs, and contact information for eligible Hosts and real-world locations. 

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