dial 999, cough or tap the screen then press 55

mercalia · Post by **mercalia** » 8 Apr 2019, 9:48am

This is some thing I didnt know know and hope I never have to do. I am sure I am not the only one

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47847735

Bonefishblues · Post by **Bonefishblues** » 8 Apr 2019, 10:03am

I heard it for the first time this morning...

Freddie · Post by **Freddie** » 8 Apr 2019, 1:38pm

What happens then, they tap into the GPS on your phone to figure out where you are?

Lance Dopestrong · Post by **Lance Dopestrong** » 8 Apr 2019, 10:46pm

Nope, but they can fast track a cell site analysis with the service provider and get an ellipse ranging in size from metres to miles, depending on where in the UK you are and how many cells can detect the handset. Alternatively, they can get subscriber details from the service provider...unless it's an unregistered pre payment in which case you're doomed. In a genuine emergency they might be able to get each within a couple of minutes, but half an hour or so is more the norm. Even so, that's a lot better than never.

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dial 999, cough or tap the screen then press 55

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