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999 using a text: emergencySMS
If you are unable to call 999, you can send a text to the emergency services. You must set up this service in order to use it. Follow the 5 simple steps outlined below.
Step 1

Register your mobile
Text the word ‘register’ to 999.
You’ll need to register again if you change your phone number.
Step 2

Read the message
You’ll get an automatic text reply. Please read it all.
Step 3

Reply to the message
Read the message and then reply by texting ‘yes’.
Step 4

Get a 'success' text
You’ll then get a text telling you that your mobile is now registered – or if there’s been a problem…
Step 5

Check it
Text ‘register’ to 999 and you’ll get a message telling you if it’s registered or not.
Don’t text anything else – there’s no need to make a test call.
You’re now set up.