I have heard . . .

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Registered: 12-12-1997
I have heard . . .
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Fri, 11-17-2006 - 2:45pm
I've heard that you can use any cell phone - even one that has been deactivated - to call 911.  Does anyone know if this is true?  If it is, I think I'll give my old, non-active cell phone to dh to keep in his car in case of an emergency.  I tried to get him to get a phone, too, but he sees no need for it (he's the techie around here - I'd think he'd want one!)

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Registered: 01-26-2006
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 2:56pm

I believe this was announced a couple of years ago to have people donate their old cell phones and Sprint/T-Mobile companies, would active it ONLY for 911 calls and they would give those out to women who have been battered, etc.

Eva




Edited 11/17/2006 2:58 pm ET by evastephan

Good morning. It's me Eva

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Registered: 12-12-1997
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 2:59pm
Oh, okay. That makes sense, and is a nice thing to do!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 4:15pm
Heard about the 911 Ann,
Don't understand how a deactivated phone can work though?
I have two old ones sitting in a drawer right now :)


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