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Comment by mig39

2 years ago

When you take the SIM out of an iPhone (or turn off your eSIM), it displays “SOS” instead of a carrier ID.

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numpad0  2 years ago

Yes, because 3GPP defines requisite emergency call flow, and FCC require phones able to make emergency calls without SIM. It's not a gesture of generosity.

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