“BT are proud to have worked with British APCO since its inception in 1993, to ensure that the emergency services have the systems and support they need. BT are delighted that the BT Infinity Lab competition participant TapSOS Ltd, is following the British APCO process for ensuring that customers of the emergency services can benefit from mobile phone apps intended to supplement the standard 999 service. In doing so, TapSOS can deliver a valuable solution for UK citizens who are deaf, hard of hearing, have speech problems, or are in difficult situations by ensuring that there's an agreed interaction between TapSOS and the emergency services. BT fully supports the approach taken by TapSOS to help increase the accessibility of the emergency services.”

“TapSOS could potentially assist a great many people in an emergency situation. We are partnering with TapSOS to develop/test the product because of our expertise in technical safeguarding provision.”