Pass old cell phone to you young child

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I would like to bring to your attention a few important points regarding wireless phones and their capabilities in making emergency calls. According to the 911.gov website (F&Q), even wireless phones that do not have a subscribed service plan can still dial 911 and reach a live person in an emergency situation.
However, it is worth noting that when a call is made to 911 from an uninitialized wireless phone, the caller’s location is not delivered to the 911 call center. If the call is disconnected, the 911 center also cannot call back to obtain further information about the emergency.
For example, many older phones that have been given to children as toys can still initiate a 911 call. Therefore, it is recommended that parents remove the battery from these phones before giving them to children to avoid potential misuse.
If you are unsure about the capabilities of a specific wireless phone, I suggest referring to the relevant documentation or contacting the manufacturer for guidance.
This is what can happen if you / your kids dial 911 to many times?

If you call 911 too many times without a real emergency, serious consequences can happen, including:

Warnings or Fines: The police may give you a warning at first, but repeat non-emergency calls can lead to fines.

Criminal Charges: In many states, repeated misuse of 911 is considered a misdemeanor. You could be charged with abuse of emergency services, false reporting, or obstruction.

Delayed Help for Real Emergencies: You might tie up emergency lines, which can delay help for someone in a real crisis.

Police Visit: Officers might show up to check if everything is okay, especially if you’re calling often without reason.

Key Rule:

Only call 911 for real emergencies—immediate danger to life, health, or property (e.g., fire, crime in progress, serious injury, etc.). For non-emergencies, use your local police department’s non-emergency number instead.

Spartanburg City Non-Emergency Dispatch: 📞 864-596-2222

Spartanburg County Non-Emergency Dispatch: Main Office: 📞 864-503-4500

I hope that this information he very helpful to you about giving older cell phone to your child. Robert Eyler Robert’s Computer / IT Service

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