Can I call the Emergency Call Service from a cordless home or work telephone?
You can call the Emergency Call Service from a cordless home or work telephone however it is important to remember that cordless telephones are dependent on a power source, therefore if there is a power blackout you will not be able to call the Emergency Call Service. Regular, non-portable fixed line telephones that can be plugged directly into a phone socket normally receive their power direct from the phone network in the event of a blackout. This allows for ongoing availability of telephone services, including calls to the Emergency Call Service. You may wish to consider having a spare non-portable telephone in your house or work in the event of an emergency in a power blackout.
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