>I want to give a home-less woman an old phone no longer in service but
>I've heard you can still call 911. is that true?
>I see "dead" phones at yard sales. would they work?
the companies all have to let you call 911 any time. in nyc at least,
you can also get 'life-line service' for a cell phone, but i think it
costs $1/month. this is only a few calls, but it's better than
nothing. if she isn't together enough to get proof of income
[welfare, food stamps, maybe medicaid] or keep up monthly payments and
you want her to have it, you might be able to pay up front fo a year
for her.
>I've heard you can still call 911. is that true?
>I see "dead" phones at yard sales. would they work?