If I use the sos in an area with no cellphone service does it still work?

Does the SOS feature work if you are in a remote location with no cellular service?

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Posted on Aug 8, 2020 5:02 AM

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First Magus

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Aug 8, 2020 6:14 AM in response to RonDillman

No since your cell phone can't connect to a tower to dial out.

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