What constitutes an "Emergency Call"

When your phone is locked (Displaying the "Enter Passcode" screen), the lower-left button is "Emergency call". I presumed that this meant that only calls to 911 (or such) would work. Recently, my granddaughter, while playing with my phone, discovered she could make ANY call from this button. Needless to say, I was quite surprised! Anybody have an explanation for this behavior? (The phone's, not my Granddaughter's!)

sjf

iMac and Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Jul 19, 2008 8:43 AM

51 replies

Jul 20, 2008 8:46 PM in response to [RM]

Should I go on?

No.

Jul 21, 2008 4:46 PM in response to MacUserKevin

Good point.

DanH

Level 5

4,372 points

Jul 21, 2008 5:10 PM in response to [RM]

For those who believe that terrorists are going to use their phone in a way which implicates them (?), simply lock your SIM and stop worrying (and posting it over and over).

-dan

rkkeller

Level 1

137 points

Jul 22, 2008 10:18 AM in response to sjf_control

In the US, if ATT turns your service off for non payment, this will only dial 911. Any other number you try will not work. You can enter anything but it will not dial.

Dont ask how I know. :>

Sep 2, 2008 8:40 AM in response to sjf_control

Does anybody know if other phone's emergency call feature allows the phone to call any number? I've never heard of this before and am curious.

Sep 2, 2008 8:46 AM in response to 23circles

I have my ICE numbers embedded into the photo I use as a desktop, that way people can call them if they want. I also put on there a contact email for reward if found.

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What constitutes an "Emergency Call"