Some people will tell you that two-way pagers are better and more convenient than cell phones. This may seem hard to believe, especially if you have not owned a pager in a while. But the truth is that the latest models offer great features at a reasonable price, and that is what makes them competitive compared to mobile phones.
The Old Days
To understand how far these tools have come, let us go back to the Dark Ages ... A few years ago!
Beeper, which we used to call them could only receive messages. This means that the pager would show someone calls you, but you can not use it to call someone.
They have also shown only numbers. This meant that your beeper would go off and it would give you a series of numbers without a name or something. Then you had to go to a phone and call back the person you may not even be sure.
It was then, This Is Now
Now we have two way pagers and alpha-numeric pagers. "Two way" means you can send messages and receive them. Alpha-numeric means you can use the text and figures.
Different styles have different text features. For example, they usually only allow you to send text messages, although there is Modler out there that have extended characters in length.
Different models have different ways of entering text. Most have a small QWERTY keyboard that you can use a few fingers to enter text. Some of the best models come out in the last few years have been those that flip open like a modern cell. This way they can be kept closed.
The best state-of-the-art text messaging models have Internet capabilities. This means that you can effectively carry a small computer around in your pocket. These functions are usually somewhat limited, but you can still get news reports, e-mail and surf some real websites.
The Price Is Right
One reason for this is now competitive with cell phones is price. Even the most imaginative versions are still cheaper than most mobile phones. Options like nationwide paging, which allows you to receive and send messages almost everywhere, are often better deals than mobile roaming prices. Pagers usually have better range and reception as well.
In many situations, pagers more pleasant to use. For example. Those who use a mobile phone for their business, noting that a pager works just as well without the extra features they do not need you can also knock a few bucks from the price. With prices lower than mobile phones, a small business owner can afford to equip all their staff with these communication tools.
Better reception
They argue that the reception is better than cellular service is true. This is because pagers operate on a regular, simple radio frequency. They do not have as much information to post. On the other hand, mobile phones to be used where there are towers to get the signal.
We've all had problems with our wireless reception. It seems like no matter how they improve the technology, your conversations can still turn into Swiss cheese when you go under a bridge. Pagers have no problem.
It is more important than ever to be reached wherever you are. Before you head out and buy a cell phone, you should check out what the paging industry has to offer. Text messaging pagers can save you money and hassle.
