Making emergency calls on a tablet

JMT1 · ‎30-03-2025

I'm about to give up my landline, so I will rely on my mobile phone to make 999 emergency calls. I also have a tablet with a SIM, but as far as I know, it can't make calls—it's a data-only contract. However, when I hold the side button, an Emergency option appears. Will this work? I would love to test it, but I fear that would get me into trouble!

Schockwave · ‎30-03-2025

Hello @JMT1 ,

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In phone settingss, have you enabled calls on other devices? This is what I have on my IPhone and it works?

Have you noticed when receiving calls on your mobile that the tablet also rings?

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JMT1 · ‎30-03-2025

Thanks, Schockwave. My devices are Android, and I don't know if that makes a difference.

Schockwave · ‎30-03-2025

@JMT1 , I have no idea with Android, but I would suggest checking settings, phone and see if it says calls on other devices, hopefully someone who has Android will be able to answer your question or agree with what I have written.

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XRaySpeX · ‎30-03-2025

A data SIM may still make & receive calls as long as the device it is in is capable. It's just that they are not included in its allowances.

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Northerner · ‎30-03-2025

@JMT1 wrote:

Thanks, Schockwave. My devices are Android, and I don't know if that makes a difference.

That option is to contact your emergency contact. The settings are under safety and emergency.

Thanks

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JMT1 · ‎31-03-2025

Thanks for that information. I've added some emergency contacts, and their information comes up even with locked screen. Their phone numbers are visible, but actually calling them is disabled.

JMT1 · ‎31-03-2025

Thanks for that info. Having checked the EE website I see that I could get an Add-on "Calling in the UK" for £6.17/month.

However that doesn't answer my question: will calling 999 using Emergency on the power off screen work even WITHOUT this add-on?

Ritu_D · ‎31-03-2025

Hi @JMT1

I can confirm as long as the device you have the data sim card in allows calls, you should be able to dial emergency services numbers without the add-on.

JMT1 · ‎31-03-2025

Thanks for the info about not needing an add-on, but how can I tell if a data SIM card allows calls or not?