baker ' s voice will replacing the earlier computer - synthesized voice that was previously used . bt replied that his name was chosen as it was instantly recognisable . it took him 11 days to recorded 11 , 593 numbers and words which could then be broken down and reassembled by a computer to make new words . it then took five months to process these recordings to produce a workable service . bt have said that there will be no barriers as to how tom baker ' s name can ' say ' , including rude words . " how appeals to me most is the thoughts that i will be bringing important news to people whether it is a sardonic message , a personal request , or just a final hello , " said baker .
Tom Baker works for BT.