what3words is a geocoding system that has divided the world into a grid of 3-meter squares, assigning each square a unique three-word address. While not explicitly a space company, it leverages satellite technology like GPS to provide precise location services. It is used in various industries, including emergency services, e-commerce, and logistics, to improve location accuracy and efficiency, especially in areas where traditional addresses are inadequate. The what3words app is available on iOS and Android devices.
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Starting in 2025, customers using HERE Location Services APIs can activate their what3words license via the HERE platform.
HERE Technologies expanded its global partnership with addressing system what3words in 2025.
what3words has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique combination of three words.
Chris Sheldrick is the Co-founder and CEO of what3words.
iThink Logistics has collaborated with what3words to integrate its global addressing system.
The integration of what3words enables iThink Logistics to offer e-commerce sellers a location technology solution that simplifies communication across the supply chain.
what3words provides a level of accuracy advantageous for iThink Logistics' diverse audience, including Indian e-commerce sellers.
AxleHire is collaborating with location technology company what3words to improve last-mile delivery addressing.
Ecom Express has partnered with what3words to enable deliveries to precise 3-metre squares in India using three-word addresses.
Thousands of businesses, government agencies, and NGOs across 193 countries use what3words addresses in sectors including automotive, e-commerce, logistics, mobility, travel, post, and emergency services.
what3words received a $10,000,000 investment from Brand Capital International to support its expansion across India.
HERE Navigation allows drivers to use the geolocation technology what3words to identify precise locations.
Ingka Group invested $16,000,000 in what3words.
Royal Mail requires recipients to provide a what3words address that corresponds to the precise landing point for drone deliveries.
Royal Mail has partnered with drone companies DronePrep and Skyports, along with technology provider what3words, to transport parcels using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the UK.
Chris Sheldrick, Co-founder of what3words, highlighted that their technology allows recipients to easily communicate specific drone delivery locations.
Residents of the Isle of Mull will use the DronePrep platform to assess their property's viability for drone delivery and to identify suitable landing locations with what3words integration.
The collaboration between TomTom and what3words improves navigation capabilities for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross drivers.
TomTom partnered with what3words to integrate innovative addressing technology into Mitsubishi vehicles.
OEMs using HERE Technologies can now include what3words as a navigation feature.