# Don't throw away your old phone box — you might need it in an emergency

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Engadget, Nov 10, 2026, 10:45 AM · Read it: <https://www.engadget.com/2307779/dont-throw-away-your-old-phone-box/>

If you're thinking of tossing your old phone box, here are the practical reasons the packaging is worth holding onto, including what to do in an emergency.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 10:45 AM: [Don't throw away your old phone box — you might need it in an emergency](<https://www.engadget.com/2307779/dont-throw-away-your-old-phone-box/>) — Engadget (Digital news, United States)
  If you're thinking of tossing your old phone box, here are the practical reasons the packaging is worth holding onto, including what to do in an emergency.