what3words

Public Sector

what3words is an easy way to identify and communicate precise locations. Every 10ft square in the world has been given a unique combination of three random words: a what3words address. For example, ///movie.namely.afterglow refers to a specific 10ft square for a campground in Mount Robson Provincial Park where someone could pitch a tent. A what3words address provides the accuracy of GPS coordinates, in a human-friendly format that is easier to communicate and less prone to error than long strings of numbers. It enables telecommunicators to convey exact locations to field responders quickly and easily by text, written message, radio or phone call.

Basics

  • Number of Employees
    51-200 employees
  • Stage
    Full Product Ready
  • Founded
    2013
  • Primary Industry
    Public Sector

Description

what3words is an easy way to identify and communicate precise locations. Every 10ft square in the world has been given a unique combination of three random words: a what3words address. For example, ///movie.namely.afterglow refers to a specific 10ft square for a campground in Mount Robson Provincial Park where someone could pitch a tent.
A what3words address provides the accuracy of GPS coordinates, in a human-friendly format that is easier to communicate and less prone to error than long strings of numbers. It enables telecommunicators to convey exact locations to field responders quickly and easily by text, written message, radio or phone call.