Can a Phone Replace an ALTA Land Title Survey?

Land surveyor using RTK GPS equipment to record property data, showing why an ALTA Land Title Survey provides certified accuracy and legal assurance

In the past week, the tech world buzzed with news that a few smartphone makers—like MediaTek and Xiaomi—are rolling out phones that can supposedly measure land within millimeters of accuracy. They’re using new RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS systems, the same kind that professional surveyors have relied on for years. Suddenly, people are asking: If my […]