Once the phone line was fixed I notice the light on my life alert unit was red meaning there is something wrong. I called life alert and they told me to unplug it from the surge protector and plug it directly in the wall, nope still a red light.I tried different outlets with the same result.
Anyway to test to see if my phone was working I dialed a friend, my friend and I had heard a third party dialing, it was my life alert phantom dialing, so I unplugged the phone line from it.
I called again with the phone line back in my life alert system. This time I heard a busy signal and my voice coming from the unit's speaker. Finally, life alert called me and I told her the problem, she told me to push the reset button in back of the unit and that took care of the problem and the light on my life alert system was now green, why didn't they tell me to do this in the first place?I
I decide to get me a cell phone as backup, not only that, but the cell phone I have bought can be connected to wifi as well to the cell towers. So if for some reason my cable, internet or phone or all three go off: I still can get on all three via my cell phone.
I bought a 30 day card, no contract, unlimited, for my cell phone.It will last me until June 12th, 2020 in which I will be ready with a new card. Once the new card is put in, I can call a number or text them.
However the easiest way might be to dial any number and a voice will come on the phone and say"Seems like your phone is deactivated,getting consumer service", they will then ask you credit, debit or pin? Since I will have a new card I would say "pin" and read them the 15 number code on the back of the card, once it is set up they will ask you to turn your phone off and on again and it should work.
Even if a cell phone has NO service the 9-1-1 will still work , it's the federal law in the United States, but remember the GPS will not be working, so you have to tell them exactly where you are.
A person should state their location even if the cell phone DOES have service, since the GPS will find the nearest cell phone tower NOT your exact location, it might be in another town or state from where you are.
Yes, you can keep your phone in its charger 24/7 once the charge reaches 100% the charger will automatically shut itself off, however don't use your cell phone while it is charging; Disconnect it from the charger when you are ready to use it.
Do You have old cell phones just lying around just collecting dust, and are you in the United States? Clear your personal information and give them to people who cannot afford phones, so they can at least call 9-1-1. and tell them they must know where you are exactly are; Chargers are not hard to find, there are even surge protectors that have extra cell phone or for similar devices (like ipads, ipods etc.) charger ports
9-1-1 is a number in the United States for immediate emergencies only !(end)
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