If you’re thinking about letting a younger child use an iPhone, you might worry about them accidentally calling 911. Due to federal law, you can’t disable emergency calls completely, but there are ways to reduce your chances of dialing 911 accidentally. Here’s how—and why 911 is required on cell phones to begin with. Why All Cell Phones Are Required to Allow Dialing 911 According to United States federal law (47 CFR § 9.10), every cellular phone sold in the U.S. must be able to call 911, even if the calling phone is not subscribed to the closest available wireless network. That means even phones linked to the wrong carrier in the region or those with no SIM card can dial 911 and reach a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), such as a local emergency call center. The reason for the ru… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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