I think it is common (if not a requirement in some jurisdictions) for phones to be able to make emergency calls even if they don't have a SIM card, or don't hav

I think it is common (if not a requirement in some jurisdictions) for phones to be able to make emergency calls even if they don't have a SIM card, or don't have credit. In fact, apparently making an emergency call but hanging up before it is connected is a recommended step in some iPhone tech support guides: https://www.ukeysoft.com/unlock/bypass-iphone-activation-without-sim-card.html https://www.ukeysoft.com/unlock/bypass-iphone-activation-wit...