Mory, all areas are not the same. You need to do your homework. If you want it just for 911, you don't need a service. Any cell with a good battery must by law connect to 911. Both of my phones are LG , can't remember the exact #, I think x something or other 6000. They are flip picture phones. My service is verizon, AM. choice nationwide because they seemed to have the best coverage nationwide. I have had them over two years. I had a couple of other services before that were not as good. As to the batteries leaking..don't think so..I have always had mine in hot places such as my car.