Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention for determining a geo-location for a device in communication with a network service provider begin with installing a mechanism for collecting geolocation data at a client device. The mechanism may be implemented as a mobile app, client application, browser plug-in, or other mechanism. The mechanism may collect geolocation data from multiple sources, including the device itself and other devices within the vicinity. The mechanism may also collect data regarding selected programs that may be installed on the client device. The geolocation data and program data may be transmitted back to a server for processing. The server may determine whether a geolocation is acceptable by determining a geolocation from the geolocation data, a likelihood of accuracy and/or trust score, as well as determining if any undesirable programs are stored on the client device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention for determining a geo-location begin with receiving, from a client computing device, information regarding one or more Wi-Fi networks in range of the client computing device a MAC address of the client computing device. A geo-location is determined from the received Wi-Fi network information and the MAC address. An indication may be recorded as to whether the client computing device geo-location satisfies a geo-location requirement.