How to physically secure a cell phone?
I help run a homeowners' association and our clubhouse needs a phone as part of its insurance requirements (for calling 911 etc). Landline was costing $33/month and so we're considering ways to switch to a cheap pre-paid cell phone service. Or even no formal service and just rely on the cell phone's ability to reach 911 services.
The problem is: we can't figure out a way to physically secure any type of cell phone (even a cheap old/repurposed flip phone) to be tethered to the wall so that a kid can't just walk away with it. Yes, there's a security camera pointed at the wall, but we still need a physical deterrent that won't get in the way of emergency use. And, of course, it will need to be perpetually plugged into its charger, but there's an outlet nearby so that's not a problem. Any/all ideas appreciated. Thank you. Theodore |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 10:13:52 AM UTC-4, Ken wrote:
wrote: I help run a homeowners' association and our clubhouse needs a phone as part of its insurance requirements (for calling 911 etc). Landline was costing $33/month and so we're considering ways to switch to a cheap pre-paid cell phone service. Or even no formal service and just rely on the cell phone's ability to reach 911 services. The problem is: we can't figure out a way to physically secure any type of cell phone (even a cheap old/repurposed flip phone) to be tethered to the wall so that a kid can't just walk away with it. Yes, there's a security camera pointed at the wall, but we still need a physical deterrent that won't get in the way of emergency use. And, of course, it will need to be perpetually plugged into its charger, but there's an outlet nearby so that's not a problem. Any/all ideas appreciated. Thank you. Theodore Have you considered Vonage? You could have service for $15. I have no financial interest in Vonage. https://support.vonage.com/articles/...ing-Plans-9074 I thought of similar, eg Ooma that's VOIP for just $5 a month, but I bet they don't have cable internet service at the club house either. But I see a bigger issue, which is this is a bad idea. $33 a month is ~$400 a year. Since it's a community with a clubhouse, let's assume it's 40 units. Each unit owner's cost for the existing landline would be be $10 a year. What's the cost going to be in terms of insurance rates raised, time lost in endless meetings, litigation, finger pointing in the community, if someone needs 911 and for whatever reason, the cell phone doesn't work, has been stolen, etc? |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
We actually have wifi there. But I shy away from VOIP because a power or internet outage (happens from time to time) means no service. That's why it was an old-fashioned landline, which usually works during a power outage. And that's why we are thinking for cellular service because it would probably still work during local internet or power outage. And it NEEDS to be easily accessible. Can't be locked away or hidden... because it's meant to be seen/found/used during an emergency.
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
We actually have wifi there. But I shy away from VOIP because a power or internet outage (happens from time to time) means no service. That's why it was an old-fashioned landline, which usually works during a power outage. And that's why we are thinking for cellular service because it would probably still work during local internet or power outage. And it NEEDS to be easily accessible so can't be locked away or hidden... because it's meant to be seen/found/used during an emergency.
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:12:05 -0500, "Dogma"
wrote: wrote: I help run a homeowners' association and our clubhouse needs a phone as part of its insurance requirements (for calling 911 etc). Landline was costing $33/month and so we're considering ways to switch to a cheap pre-paid cell phone service. Or even no formal service and just rely on the cell phone's ability to reach 911 services. The problem is: we can't figure out a way to physically secure any type of cell phone (even a cheap old/repurposed flip phone) to be tethered to the wall so that a kid can't just walk away with it. Yes, there's a security camera pointed at the wall, but we still need a physical deterrent that won't get in the way of emergency use. And, of course, it will need to be perpetually plugged into its charger, but there's an outlet nearby so that's not a problem. Any/all ideas appreciated. Thank you. Theodore Call the phone company and see if they can put in a pay phone. Not a bad idea. But a compromise idea, a wall cell phone. Steel case, inside its screwed to a stud, maybe a seat to sit on, maybe a booth for quiet. Contact me. I know where to get funding but we need manufacturing and marketing too. We'll get rich. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 3:06:40 PM UTC-4, micky wrote:
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:12:05 -0500, "Dogma" wrote: wrote: I help run a homeowners' association and our clubhouse needs a phone as part of its insurance requirements (for calling 911 etc). Landline was costing $33/month and so we're considering ways to switch to a cheap pre-paid cell phone service. Or even no formal service and just rely on the cell phone's ability to reach 911 services. The problem is: we can't figure out a way to physically secure any type of cell phone (even a cheap old/repurposed flip phone) to be tethered to the wall so that a kid can't just walk away with it. Yes, there's a security camera pointed at the wall, but we still need a physical deterrent that won't get in the way of emergency use. And, of course, it will need to be perpetually plugged into its charger, but there's an outlet nearby so that's not a problem. Any/all ideas appreciated. Thank you. Theodore Call the phone company and see if they can put in a pay phone. Not a bad idea. Where was the last pay phone you saw? The 80s called and they want you back. |
Lonely Obnoxious Cantankerous Auto-contradicting Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 07:10:29 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH the trolling senile pest's latest troll**** unread -- Norman Wells addressing trolling senile Rodent: "Ah, the voice of scum speaks." MID: |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On 7/1/20 10:07 AM, wrote:
I help run a homeowners' association and our clubhouse needs a phone as part of its insurance requirements (for calling 911 etc). Landline was costing $33/month and so we're considering ways to switch to a cheap pre-paid cell phone service. Or even no formal service and just rely on the cell phone's ability to reach 911 services. The problem is: we can't figure out a way to physically secure any type of cell phone (even a cheap old/repurposed flip phone) to be tethered to the wall so that a kid can't just walk away with it. Yes, there's a security camera pointed at the wall, but we still need a physical deterrent that won't get in the way of emergency use. And, of course, it will need to be perpetually plugged into its charger, but there's an outlet nearby so that's not a problem. Any/all ideas appreciated. Thank you. Theodore Have you seen these: https://www.pool-phone.com/cellular.html |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
Call the phone company and see if they can put in a pay phone. Pay phone is a no-go. The State Department of Health obligates emergency phone on site to be a free phone with a listing of emergency numbers. I checked. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
Another thought: maybe those security tethers that they use at the electronics stores? The kind they glue to the cell phone on display so you can try it out, but can't walk away with it?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
In writes:
Another thought: maybe those security tethers that they use at the electronics stores? The kind they glue to the cell phone on display so you can try it out, but can't walk away with it? hows about an easy-break plastic box, like the ones often used to cover fire alarms? The old "in case of fire, break glass" type? -- __________________________________________________ ___ Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key [to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded] |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
"danny burstein" wrote in message ... In writes: Another thought: maybe those security tethers that they use at the electronics stores? The kind they glue to the cell phone on display so you can try it out, but can't walk away with it? hows about an easy-break plastic box, like the ones often used to cover fire alarms? The old "in case of fire, break glass" type? Problem is that those who want to steal the phone will just break that when alone. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 1 Jul 2020 20:58:50 -0400,
wrote: On 7/1/20 10:07 AM, wrote: I help run a homeowners' association and our clubhouse needs a phone as part of its insurance requirements (for calling 911 etc). Landline was costing $33/month and so we're considering ways to switch to a cheap pre-paid cell phone service. Or even no formal service and just rely on the cell phone's ability to reach 911 services. The problem is: we can't figure out a way to physically secure any type of cell phone (even a cheap old/repurposed flip phone) to be tethered to the wall so that a kid can't just walk away with it. Yes, there's a security camera pointed at the wall, but we still need a physical deterrent that won't get in the way of emergency use. And, of course, it will need to be perpetually plugged into its charger, but there's an outlet nearby so that's not a problem. Any/all ideas appreciated. Thank you. Theodore Have you seen these: https://www.pool-phone.com/cellular.html Damn intellectual property pirates, I was going to get rich. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On 7/1/2020 9:49 PM, danny burstein wrote:
In writes: Another thought: maybe those security tethers that they use at the electronics stores? The kind they glue to the cell phone on display so you can try it out, but can't walk away with it? hows about an easy-break plastic box, like the ones often used to cover fire alarms? The old "in case of fire, break glass" type? That may last one day unattended. Anything with a cell phone is a half assed way of doing it and prone to theft. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
In article , 1011001@
0010010001.com says... wrote: I help run a homeowners' association and our clubhouse needs a phone as part of its insurance requirements (for calling 911 etc). Landline was costing $33/month and so we're considering ways to switch to a cheap pre-paid cell phone service. Or even no formal service and just rely on the cell phone's ability to reach 911 services. The problem is: we can't figure out a way to physically secure any type of cell phone (even a cheap old/repurposed flip phone) to be tethered to the wall so that a kid can't just walk away with it. Yes, there's a security camera pointed at the wall, but we still need a physical deterrent that won't get in the way of emergency use. And, of course, it will need to be perpetually plugged into its charger, but there's an outlet nearby so that's not a problem. Any/all ideas appreciated. Thank you. Theodore Call the phone company and see if they can put in a pay phone. Put the cell phone in a box with a lock and give everyone a key to the box. With almost everyone having a cell phone, you will probably never need one anyway. If the insurance requires a phone, that should satisfy them. A number of years ago before cell phones became popular with most everyone the gun club I was a member had a land line inside a building,but put one outside in a box with a lock and everyone had a key to the main gate that also fit the box. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 1 Jul 2020 18:19:42 -0700 (PDT),
wrote: Call the phone company and see if they can put in a pay phone. Pay phone is a no-go. The State Department of Health obligates emergency phone on site to be a free phone with a listing of emergency numbers. I checked. My suggestion was a wall phone, not a pay phone. I'm 46% subscribed. Sign up soon. |
Lonely Obnoxious Cantankerous Auto-contradicting Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 13:10:32 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH the trolling senile pest's latest troll**** unread -- Sqwertz to Rodent Speed: "This is just a hunch, but I'm betting you're kinda an argumentative asshole. MID: |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:48:36 -0400, micky
wrote: In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 1 Jul 2020 18:19:42 -0700 (PDT), wrote: Call the phone company and see if they can put in a pay phone. Pay phone is a no-go. The State Department of Health obligates emergency phone on site to be a free phone with a listing of emergency numbers. I checked. My suggestion was a wall phone, not a pay phone. I'm 46% subscribed. Sign up soon. epoxy a cheap cell phone to a concrete block wall. Impossible to remove without rendering it totally scrap. Have instructions to "use speaker phone" so nobody has to stand with their ear to the wall. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 11:32:13 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 7/1/2020 9:27 PM, wrote: Another thought: maybe those security tethers that they use at the electronics stores? The kind they glue to the cell phone on display so you can try it out, but can't walk away with it? Yeah, takes two seconds to cut the cable and walk off. Don't be so damned cheap. Do it right and get a land line. In the long run you will save money and have proper security. Cell phones can be problematic with signal, batteries, theft. I'm embarrassed for the group after reading most of these responses. I have another question, at this community clubhouse, does it include a pool? What exactly goes on at the clubhouse? Not that it matters, my answer stands, but depending on the activities, it only gets much worse and stupider. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 11:46:29 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 11:32:13 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote: On 7/1/2020 9:27 PM, wrote: Another thought: maybe those security tethers that they use at the electronics stores? The kind they glue to the cell phone on display so you can try it out, but can't walk away with it? Yeah, takes two seconds to cut the cable and walk off. Don't be so damned cheap. Do it right and get a land line. In the long run you will save money and have proper security. Cell phones can be problematic with signal, batteries, theft. I'm embarrassed for the group after reading most of these responses. I have another question, at this community clubhouse, does it include a pool? What exactly goes on at the clubhouse? Not that it matters, my answer stands, but depending on the activities, it only gets much worse and stupider. If it's in Alabama, it could be a place to host Covid-19 parties. https://abc7ny.com/health/students-throw-covid-19-parties-bet-on-who-will-get-sick-first/6291801/ Students throw COVID-19 parties to bet on who will catch virus first TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Officials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama say some students are throwing parties, competing to see who can catch COVID-19 first. According to Tuscaloosa City Councilor Sonya McKistry, party organizers intentionally invite guests who have COVID-19. Then money is put into a pot. Whoever catches the virus first wins the pot. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:11:45 -0400, Clare Snyder
wrote: On Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:48:36 -0400, micky wrote: In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 1 Jul 2020 18:19:42 -0700 (PDT), wrote: Call the phone company and see if they can put in a pay phone. Pay phone is a no-go. The State Department of Health obligates emergency phone on site to be a free phone with a listing of emergency numbers. I checked. My suggestion was a wall phone, not a pay phone. I'm 46% subscribed. Sign up soon. epoxy a cheap cell phone to a concrete block wall. Impossible to remove without rendering it totally scrap. Have instructions to "use speaker phone" so nobody has to stand with their ear to the wall. Also a good idea. But you're interfering with my business plan. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
|
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On 7/1/20 10:10 PM, Rod Speed wrote:
[snip] hows about an easy-break plastic box, like the ones often used to cover fire alarms?* The old "in case of fire, break glass" type? Problem is that those who want to steal the phone will just break that when alone. "Break box to use emergency phone - loud annoying alarm will sound". |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
On 7/2/2020 3:56 PM, Sam E wrote:
On 7/1/20 10:10 PM, Rod Speed wrote: [snip] hows about an easy-break plastic box, like the ones often used to cover fire alarms?* The old "in case of fire, break glass" type? Problem is that those who want to steal the phone will just break that when alone. "Break box to use emergency phone - loud annoying alarm will sound". Give it a week and the box will be stolen too. So while the fire is burning, you break the glass, then wait for the phone to boot up, hopefully is is charged and you have a signal. |
How to physically secure a cell phone?
"Sam E" wrote in message ... On 7/1/20 10:10 PM, Rod Speed wrote: [snip] hows about an easy-break plastic box, like the ones often used to cover fire alarms? The old "in case of fire, break glass" type? Problem is that those who want to steal the phone will just break that when alone. "Break box to use emergency phone - loud annoying alarm will sound". Which will **** the emergency call you want to make. |
Lonely Obnoxious Cantankerous Auto-contradicting Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 07:17:27 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH the trolling senile asshole's latest troll**** unread -- Marland answering senile Rodent's statement, "I don't leak": "That¢s because so much **** and ****e emanates from your gob that there is nothing left to exit normally, your arsehole has clammed shut through disuse and the end of prick is only clear because you are such a ******." Message-ID: |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:25 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004 - 2014 DIYbanter