Why is it possible to make free 911 calls with an unactivated cellular phone?
This is all possible because of new FCC rules that mandate unactivated cellular phone owners without a monthly service contract, be able to make free 911 calls. The FCC also requires that pay phones make free 911 calls. For more detailed information read the following docket published on the FCC website. FCC Docket on 911 -Free 911 calling on a cellular phone seems too good to be true, aren’t the cellular carriers concerned about this service requirement?They are concerned and effective December 1, 1997 all cellular carriers must honor the FCC ruling. Three of the top cellular carriers and wireless trade associations including the Cellular Telephone Industry Association CTIA have asked the FCC to reconsider it’s 911 rules. The FCC rules mandate that even cellular phones without a service contract be allowed to make emergency calls. Edward Warner of Wireless Week gives an explanation of the wireless industries concerns with 911. “Studies regularly rate personal safety as a chief reason
