Nobody is denied 911 services whether you have a land line or cell phone. Land lines work as long as the phone is plugged in. Cell phones will work as long as the phone is charged.
There is one other thing that needs to be considered. Where does the money for 911 services come from? Phones, right? Well in today's world of cell phones and everyone getting rid of their home phones, believe me when I say that the funds for 911 services has drastically dropped. Cell phones have a charge, but it is a small percentage of the amount of the land lines. So you think yea! I can save a dollar a month. But you still expect a 911 center that can track your phone, a center with the best trained dispathers. How are these centers supposed to keep up with the technology without the funds.The equipment to keep up with the advancements costs of thousands of dollars. There are even companies out there that have No charge for 911 services.Companies that use VOIP (Vonage) are not considered phone companies so they don't have to pay. I don't believe people should be forced to pay for a home phone charge just to have a 911 service. But the money has to come from somewhere.