Cell Phone Fact

I read recently that even if your cell phone has no minutes on it, you can use it to call 911.

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I've heard that as well.

Depends on the network settings that the network operator has put in place. But yes, there is an option to allow all ESNs trying to access the network the ability to complete a 911 call.

LOL, even if a phone is off you can

Originally Posted by ninjazoe

LOL, even if a phone is off you can

If the phone's power is off ? ....

Haha, yeh there was a story on Fark a few days ago about 911 operators being upset because of all of the prank calls from teenagers. Apparently when the phone isn't connected to a network anymore, it's not possible to trace where the call is coming from.

Originally Posted by X-Factor

Haha, yeh there was a story on Fark a few days ago about 911 operators being upset because of all of the prank calls from teenagers. Apparently when the phone isn't connected to a network anymore, it's not possible to trace where the call is coming from.

Yeah that can be a paint in the @$$, the downside of being able to do such a thing.

you can call somewhere with the phone off??? my little brain just can't seem to wrap itself around this one

Originally Posted by canoob

you can call somewhere with the phone off??? my little brain just can't seem to wrap itself around this one

No, no you can't. That's why I asked the poster to clarify

This is why a lot of sheriff's departments get cell phones for the elderly. You're supposed to always be able to call 911.

Originally Posted by canoob

you can call somewhere with the phone off??? my little brain just can't seem to wrap itself around this one

Originally Posted by Abom

No, no you can't. That's why I asked the poster to clarify

Originally Posted by Abom

If the phone's power is off ? ....

i think the dude mean then the phone Has No Service Like its Cut off

THey no longer use that service provider

You can even call 911 from a phone without a SIM card, or an account on the phone. As long as the phone picks up any kind of service, it will connect you with 911