Care IP® is the world's first IP carephone. This paves the way for new generation of social alarm services where communication takes place digitally. It communicates via an open SIP based protocol adapted for communication over IP & Next Generation Networks. The device simply connects into a domestic router, like a computer & works using broadband provision offering simple & easy installation. The advantages to both service users & service providers is that communication with the response centre is instant, an alarm call hits the operator's screen in seconds. Care IP® is always on line & any failure of the communications link will be instantly reported. One other significant feature is that all calls using a broadband connection are free