# The Telecommunications (Single Emergency Call Number) Regulations 1992, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement Council Directive 91/396/EEC (O.J. No. L217, 6.8.91, p.31) and require any public telecommunications operator within the meaning of section 9 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 to provide an emergency call service on the number 112 in addition to the existing 999 service as a condition of their licence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2875/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/telecommunications-single-emergency-call-number-regulations-1992/note
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