“I would rather have a car that has no ability to call “home” or to be called.”
A long time ago my wife bought me a Moto Flip Phone that lasted through several fleet cars and a couple of mine. I flipped a kayak with it in the yak, and it even worked after it dried out.
We got my wife a small Trac phone to fit in her purse or coat pocket. Now she has a good one that works in either vehicle, at home or where ever, 3g, 4g or 5g. About every 2 years, I have to install a new battery from Amazon.
Both adult sons have close to the latest Apple phone. Technically, they are on call 24/7. So their companies pick up all costs. Their companies now allow their company vehicles to work with or without their carry cell phones.
A grand daughter is a new RN, and the hospital, she works with provides a cell phone to be used in her vehicle, away from the hospital or in the hospital. It is a safety benefit in the parking lot and to and from .