My elderly mom asked for a 911 cellphone and I looked into a pay service (jitterbug), but it seems like one step away from a scam. She really likes the large buttons and simple layout, but the charges seem kind of high for what is a free service (911).
Occasionally I see donation bins for old cellphones, but I have never seen any information on how to get one. Any information on where to find these?
2007-02-26 13:16:59 · 12 answers · asked by Jenn 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
life alert try the website
2007-02-26 13:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by the jason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a local woman's crisis center in your area. Lots of people (including myself) donate their old phones to these causes. Also, some churches accept old cell phones as well. And, ask your local police, and fire departments, sometimes they might have some insight on where you can go. If it was time for me to get another phone dear, you could have mine for that. But unfortunately I have about a year left to go on my current contract. ISN'T THERE SOMEONE OUT HERE WILLING TO HELP THE CAUSE? What a wonderful idea! Good luck to you.
2007-02-26 13:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by knownothing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a friend for there sell phone with a used up plan. You need the battery to so ask for that too. Charge it up and turn it off. If she ever needs it all she has to do is turn it on and dial 911. That is the on number that works on all cell phones and you do not need a plan.
2007-02-26 13:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all cellphones that are no longer being used are still acvtive to dial 911 so any cellphone as long as its charged can be used to dial 911 and its free im sure someone u know has an old cellphone and charger lying around
2007-02-26 13:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by tabethamarie2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about your old cell phone? your friends old cell phone? any cell phone will call 911 as long as you keep it charged up. i know that every womans house always gets donations for them. you might also try the united way. but surely its time for you to upgrade lol. so give her your old one. i have 2 or 3 sitting around the house.
2007-02-26 13:20:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Life Alert, and all cell phones will call 911 for free, i beleive it's a law in the US.
2007-02-26 13:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Interpreted 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think all the major cell phone providers participate in the program. Go to one and ask the Customer Service Rep.
2007-02-26 13:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't really need one enen if the phone is disconnected you always get free 911 on cell phones so just get an old cell phone and you wont have to pay anything but you should be able to get them from any phone company
2007-02-26 13:23:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don know
try calling the non emergency number to the local police to obtain further info.
2007-02-26 13:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes at local churches or in grocery stores
2007-02-26 13:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by roxy babe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋