I have a bunch of old cell phones. I intend to put them in my family member's cars with the car chargers to call 911 if the rumor is true. If not are they worth selling in a garage sale? Or even better do you know of any batter women's shelters in Michigan that I can donate them to. Thanks!
2006-07-20 12:06:18 · 11 answers · asked by mediaevalprincess 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Yes, old cell phones will dial 9-1-1.
Keep in mind, that the cell phone is still registered to you and emergency personel will know who the phone is registered to.
In the case where you still have the same phone number, but just upgraded to a different phone (with the same carrier) and you call 9-1-1 from your old phone and hang up, they will call you back... on your current phone.
2006-07-20 12:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 8⤊ 3⤋
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As long as there is battery power to the cell phone you can dial 911 but giving them to a battered womans shelter is a great idea. Ask your cell phone provider as they sometimes will take care of them for you.
2006-07-20 14:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about being able to dial 911 when it's deactivated but when the keys are locked on my phone I can still dial 911.
2006-07-20 12:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as the battery is charged. That's why everyone else pays a fee on their monthly bills for 911 charge.
You can also donate them to several other charitable organizations, such as the Salvation Army.
2006-07-20 12:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I worked for Cingular and deactivated cell phones can still call 911.
2006-07-20 12:11:42 · answer #7 · answered by noneforringo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can call 911 if your phone is deactiveated and if its an emergency, like I always used my deactive phone and sang Happy birthday... go ahead and try you just gotta make sure you cellphone battery is charged up or at least has a bit of battery life
2006-07-20 16:32:28 · answer #8 · answered by jordanscool22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use them for 911. However you can either donate them or sell them for charity money on EBAY!
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2006-07-20 14:01:36 · answer #9 · answered by Ben 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea if it's true or not but if not do you have a womens resource center in your town? Or check with your local good will.
2006-07-20 12:10:20 · answer #10 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋