Land Line 911

If you’re ever need help in an emergency – is it better to call on a land line or on a cell phone?

If you need to call 911 – use a land line if you have access to one. Land lines give emergency services all the information immediately on call center screens with the exact address. Pinpointing cell phone locations isn’t quite as precise – that information is generated via GPS or from the nearest cell tower. A weak cell phone signal can also cost you precious time. A slight percentage of cell callers experience trouble getting through to 911 on the first try – but nearly ALL land line calls go right through.

Source: Consumer Reports