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Re:SpareOne: Emergency mobile phone powered by AA batteries by robryk on Sunday May 15, 2016 @12:31PM (#11701524)
> In the US at least every phone has to be able to dial 911 even if it doesn't have a plan (all it needs is a SIM card).

I was under the impression that a SIM card is not required. Am I wrong?

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Re:SpareOne: Emergency mobile phone powered by AA batteries by enraged_camel on Sunday May 15, 2016 @12:51PM (#11701609)
No, you are correct. As long as you have reception, you can call 911. No SIM card required.
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