Can iPhones contact 911 without cellular services and SIM cards or are they required?

Hello.

Can iPhones contact 911 without cellular services and SIM cards, or are

they required? Basically, can it be done via wifi with Apple's FaceTime?

Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon. :)

iPhone

Posted on Feb 12, 2022 11:20 PM

Similar questions

Old iPhone as wifi device I am needing to access a work app and have to use an iPhone. I have a VERY old iPhone in good shape, and was able to reset it, but it appears to only be able to make 911 calls. I have tried with and without the SIM and am wondering if there is any way to get this back to the regular screen without actual phone service so I can just use this one app I need. Thanks so much for any help y'all can provide!
2480 5
Can I get a no to call without simcard Do I have minutes on this phone can I call a person to ask a question without simcard?
130 1
How to make call on other iPhone Almost the exact same question has been asked before, but no answer was forthcoming. So I'm trying again in the hope someone can help. I have 2 iPhones, one with a SIM and which I can use as a regular cellphone and the other has NO SIM which means it is restricted to data based communication, like Messages, FaceTime etc. Enabling 'calls to other devices' on the iPhone with SIM means incoming cellular calls can be taken on either iPhone - just as it is supposed to work. However, how can the reverse be done, i.e. make a call from the iPhone WITHOUT SIM, via the iPhone WITH SIM? This technique can be used with other devices, like iPad and/or Mac, from which calls can be made via the iPhone WITH SIM, but I cannot see a way to do this from one iPhone via the other. If the Phone app is used, the call simply fails so it is trying to use a non existent SIM and unsurprisingly failing. If I try to use FaceTime, it just sees the number as not being a 'FaceTime number' as asks to send an SMS invitation. Which means neither method is taking into account that another iPhone is available that can be used to make calls to regular numbers. So either I'm missing something here and there's some other way to do it, or this is not something Apple have allowed for and hence is currently impossible. Please note, I am not looking for alternative ways to make calls. I am specifically trying to do what I have described above and make a call to a regular number, from an iPhone WITHOUT SIM, via an iPhone WITH SIM. A process that works as it should in reverse, but has anyone managed to MAKE calls this way?
759 2

1 reply

SravanKrA

Level 10

431,380 points

Feb 12, 2022 11:38 PM in response to antdude

If there is no cellular network then you cannot make an emergency call.

Even if you have enabled WiFi call the iPhone will route your call through your WiFi to the Cellular Service's WiFI network. Again if there are no networks there is no WiFi Call even.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Can iPhones contact 911 without cellular services and SIM cards or are they required?

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up