You can still call 911 from a phone that isnt on a service contract. As long as it can get a signal any cell phone will still call 911. Also, in Ak there are a few cell phone companies that do what they call a "Lifeline" program. Its $1 a month for 1000 minutes, and a free phone. Im pretty salty about it because Im paying $55 a month! I have to wonder how much am I overpaying if they can afford to give away minutes and phones! Grumble...grumble. I dont know if anyone down there does it, but it would totally be worth looking into!
I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...