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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has developed an official emergency service, 112, which can work even in the absence of mobile communication. About it LIGA.net the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.

In the event of an emergency, the user can make a call through the app, after which the 112 operator independently assesses the circumstances and sends the necessary services – rescuers, police, doctors and/or gas service – to the scene. Before using the service, you must be authorized.

The app can be useful:

→ in a basement or shelter where there is Wi-Fi but no mobile signal;

→ in areas with poor or unstable coverage;

→ during accidents or interruptions in the operation of cellular networks.

The functionality of the 112 service is planned to be expanded. In particular, it is planned to introduce a sign language call option to maximize accessibility for all users.

You can download the application:

→ for the iOS operating system here;

→ for the Android operating system here.

  • on November 4, the Council decided the Law on Fast Internet. The law tightens requirements for the quality of services: from now on, the speed of mobile Internet is an official indicator that will be used to monitor the work of operators. on November 25, the document signed Zelensky.