Newb question.. does a cell phone need service to receive a call?

jehe · 03-16-2008, 08:24 AM

Just like the title says.. Does a cell phone need service to receive a call? My friend said he called me last night, and the cell was right by my window sill. But ive received calls there before, maybe he didn't have service?

Thanks.

I have a LG VX8300

gregringtones · 03-16-2008, 10:07 AM

As far as I know you need a service to place a call, unless otherwise you cal 911 is an exception.

jehe · 03-16-2008, 11:07 AM

well yeah, i think i had service when i made the call, but im not sure.

but do you need service to receive calls? pretty sure it would just goto voicemail if you didnt have service.

bossdragon · 03-16-2008, 11:11 AM

If your cell phone is out of a cell phone service area, you will still get the call...at a later date as it will go directly to your voice mail, and then as soon as you get into an area that does have service, you will receive your call.