Calling time on 999: What next for the emergency call service?

7th January 2020Tim Ellis, UK Vice President, Business Development, Carbyne 1 Comment

First introduced in 1937, 999 is the world’s oldest emergency telephone service. It has undoubtedly saved many thousands of lives, but in an age where there are other forms of instant communication Carbyne's UK Vice President for Business Development Tim Ellis argues it's time for a step change in 999 capability.

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Calling time on 999: What next for the emergency call service?

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