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Why
do I want a pager?
Paging is the most cost effective and reliable means of keeping in
contact, either over a wide geographic area or a fixed location. Pagers
also run for extended periods of time due to superior battery life, often
exceeding 40 days on a single AAA or AA battery. Pagers can be used in
conjunction with your cellular service to screen incoming calls and to
minimize the use of Your cellular phone battery.
What
should I look for when selecting a paging service?
In a word - coverage. There are many low cost services available, but
what you want to be sure of is that you have service wherever you require
to be in touch. Before selecting a service provider you should determine
where you are going to use the service and be sure that service will be
available in those areas. Another factor that should play a major role in
your decision-making process is Customer Service. Future Communications provides customer support,
with Representatives that are responsive, courteous and
dedicated providing you with support and answers when you need them.
Does
Future Communications offer different service and coverage packages?
Yes,
in most of our markets you can select either a Local, Regional or Nation
Wide coverage plan. We also offer billing options, such as Quarterly, Half
Year or
Yearly plans, that can save you money.
How
long can I expect my pager's battery to last?
In most cases your battery should last for 4-6 weeks. Time frames may
vary based on the type of pager and the volume of use. Pagers that operate
on the vibrate mode usually experience a shorter life.
What
should I do if my pager is not working properly?
Prior to contacting Future Communications we suggest you try the
following:
1. Check the battery and replace if it is low,( USE ONLY ALKALINE
BATTERIES )
2. Turn the pager on and off.
3. Send a page to yourself to test it.
4. Make sure you are within the coverage area you contracted for.
5. Visit or call Future Communications at 732-262-8282.
How
do I set up my pagers time and alerts?
Pager operation varies from model to model. You should refer to your
pager instruction manual that you received with your pager.
Who
should I call if I have a problem with service or my bill? For all
questions regarding service or your bill, please contact Future
Communications at 732-262-8282, or visit one of our
conveniently located Stores.
What
is the difference between Word Messaging and Numeric Messaging?
A numeric pager will receive a tone or vibrate alert followed by the
display of a telephone number to be called back by the user. Word pagers
are capable of receiving a full text message that was entered by the
calling party or placed through a 3rd party operator. In addition to
receiving a text message from a calling party, Word Pagers can also
receive news and information services and in some cases E-mail and
facsimile.(Word Paging is not available in all markets).
Will
my coverage always be the same?
Future Communications works hard to provide a consistent and reliable
signal for your paging service. However there are many factors that a
system's coverage is dependent on, including: Transmitter power, Antenna
height, Transmission Frequency, Trees, foliage, hills and buildings.
Verizon
Wireless offers text messaging for my digital phone, why would I
need a pager?
Future Communications offers many types of messaging services including
traditional numeric paging, word paging, Digital
Text Messaging, Digital
Numeric Paging and Wireless
Data applications. We offer these services because we want to provide
flexibility and choices to our customers, so they can choose the service
that best fits their needs. Before deciding you
should ask yourself these Questions; Do you want your communication device
to be with you all the
time? Do you need your device to be on all the time? What type of device
will you be utilizing and what is it's size? Are you more likely to carry
a phone with you all the time or wear a pager on your belt? Is the battery
life of your device a concern? Once you determine how and where you want
to communicate you can then select the service that best suits your
planned usage.
Because
of the superior battery life, quite often a pager is used in conjunction
with cellular service. The user can screen calls and determine who and
when to call someone back. Also the small size, and on all models the
vibrate alert feature, allow you to use your pager where you may not want
to bring your cellular phone or PDA. A pager can be worn into any meeting,
where you can be silently alerted to incoming messages without disturbing
others in your group.
I'm on
the road often, can I get service with an 800 number?
Yes,
you can select to use a toll free number (at additional costs) for your
paging service. This provides greater flexibility for your customers or
family members to conveniently reach you. |
