revamping cell phone help

[C. Nick Kruzer]

How do I deactivate the phone number inside an old model analog cell
phone so that I can use it for 911 emergency calls?

I found this on a website that sells emergency cell phones:

The FCC rulings mandate that cellular phones
without a monthly service contract be able to
make free 911 calls, place credit card calls or
collect calls any where in the US.

On tv news I also saw an item that told about people using this type of
phone configuration, needing to place emergency calls but were unable to
afford cell phone service and/or new cell phones.

 

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How do I deactivate the phone number inside an old model analog cell
phone so that I can use it for 911 emergency calls?

I found this on a website that sells emergency cell phones:


On tv news I also saw an item that told about people using this type of
phone configuration, needing to place emergency calls but were unable to
afford cell phone service and/or new cell phones.

I've got a zero monthly mobile phone contract. I only pay for the
occasional 5 cent SMS messages to family.

Why do you need to do anything with your phone?
If you don't pay your bill, the carrier will deactivate you, but
legally, you must have access to 112, the international emergency
number. Probably 911, and 000 as in Australia.

jack

 

[C. Nick Kruzer]

Why do you need to do anything with your
phone? If you don't pay your bill, the carrier will
deactivate you, but legally, you must have
access to 112, the international emergency
number. Probably 911, and 000 as in Australia.

I don't have a cell phone. I had a used one but lost it. I'm getting
ready to get another.

I have an inexpensive land line I pay for but I have never payed for a
service cell phone. I just don't have the money to pay for cell service.
I don't have a car either and use bicycle for transportation. I go
through areas where phones or people with phones are unavailable. If I
were to be injured on the back roads I would have no way to call for
help. That's why I am looking for a way to do this with as little money
as possible.

Awhile back I bought a used analog cell at a retail phone store and the
seller did something in the works that removed the old number. I think
he replaced it with something like (123)456-7890. I think it is a
standard number that lets phone companies know the call is coming from a
cell phone for emergency calls only. ( I lost that phone, might have
been stolen)

I thought a cell phone has to be set-up, re-configured in order to use
as an emergency phone. Analog phones have larger area of
receiving-transmitting coverage and better for emergency. They are not
popular as smaller digital phones. Because of this used analogs are
cheap.

I will probably be able to get a used analog cell phone dirt cheap from
a thrift, second hand store, like Salvation Army, Goodwill etc. The type
of store for bums like me who can't afford or refuse to buy anything new
except for toilet paper.

I think I can do this if I know how to re-set the phone number of the
cell phone, or is this some type of secret method that I am not allowed
to fool with because someone won't make money from it? Nothing wrong
with making money, I just don't have that much to spend.

This is a "Hacking" question more than an electronics one, I think.
Moreover, there is nothing unethical about this hack. As far as I know
it complies with the state laws where I reside (California).

Any hackers out there?

 

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I don't have a cell phone. I had a used one but lost it. I'm getting
ready to get another.

I have an inexpensive land line I pay for but I have never payed for a
service cell phone. I just don't have the money to pay for cell service.
I don't have a car either and use bicycle for transportation. I go
through areas where phones or people with phones are unavailable. If I
were to be injured on the back roads I would have no way to call for
help. That's why I am looking for a way to do this with as little money
as possible.

Awhile back I bought a used analog cell at a retail phone store and the
seller did something in the works that removed the old number. I think
he replaced it with something like (123)456-7890. I think it is a
standard number that lets phone companies know the call is coming from a
cell phone for emergency calls only. ( I lost that phone, might have
been stolen)

I thought a cell phone has to be set-up, re-configured in order to use
as an emergency phone. Analog phones have larger area of
receiving-transmitting coverage and better for emergency. They are not
popular as smaller digital phones. Because of this used analogs are
cheap.

I will probably be able to get a used analog cell phone dirt cheap from
a thrift, second hand store, like Salvation Army, Goodwill etc. The type
of store for bums like me who can't afford or refuse to buy anything new
except for toilet paper.

I think I can do this if I know how to re-set the phone number of the
cell phone, or is this some type of secret method that I am not allowed
to fool with because someone won't make money from it? Nothing wrong
with making money, I just don't have that much to spend.

This is a "Hacking" question more than an electronics one, I think.
Moreover, there is nothing unethical about this hack. As far as I know
it complies with the state laws where I reside (California).

Any hackers out there?

As I understand it, you don't need a sim card installed for the
emergency 112 call to work. I would try an up-market phone shop as
they have any number of usable phones out the back that are "traded
in" for junking. I've never bought a phone, I get the latest-but-one
model from my wife who gets the latest for free from our kids who must
have the even latest latest gee whizz model to talk to thier mates
with. I once had a model that the company could not unlock for other
carriers, and the guy slipped me a similar model from out the back.
I only have an account because it is zero dollars per month plus
calls, and my wife insists I carry it in case I get lost -- Damn!!!
jack
ps, I hate all phones!!!

 

[Rich Grise]

I don't have a cell phone. I had a used one but lost it. I'm getting
ready to get another.

I have an inexpensive land line I pay for but I have never payed for a
service cell phone. I just don't have the money to pay for cell service.
I don't have a car either and use bicycle for transportation. I go
through areas where phones or people with phones are unavailable. If I
were to be injured on the back roads I would have no way to call for
help.

Is it too hard for you to pay attention to your driving, such that you
don't injure yourself? Maybe you shouldn't go out without a "buddy".

Thanks,
Rich