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Does 112 know your location when you call from a mobile in Denmark?

Automatic location on emergency calls

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Short answer

Yes. The alarm services in Denmark receive location information on 112 calls, whatever network or service you call from. iPhones send GPS data during a 112 call through Apple's Advanced Mobile Location (AML). Android phones do the same through Google's Emergency Location Service (ELS), which is on by default and can be turned off, though keeping it on is advised. The alarm operator can also see where a call comes from when the caller uses a hidden number.

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Why

  1. Location is sent on any network.
  2. iPhone uses AML, Android uses ELS.
  3. A hidden number does not hide your location from 112.

Details

If you do not know where you are, the operator can still work out where the call physically comes from.

Tip

Check that emergency location is switched on in your Android settings before a hiking or sailing trip.

What may differ

ELS is on by default, but it can be switched off, for example on a second-hand Android phone.

Common misconception

Emergency services can only find you if you tell them your address.

What actually happens

iPhones and Android phones send their position automatically on a 112 call, but say where you are if you can.

People also ask

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  • Can I turn off ELS on Android?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Prices and terms of mobile plans are set by each operator, so check them with your own operator.

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