As an add-on to your smartphone? I like the idea of using a pager, not for the sake of romanticizing old tech, but to reduce the mental overload of being constantly online.
Yes. I got it two years ago since I hate my phone and having to always worry its charged etc. Pager takes 1 AA that lasts about a month. Its hooked into work to ping me if I need to flip out my laptop. Dead reliable and the service is great.
I have considered doing this exact thing. Any tips?
One thing I've wondered about is if there is even any pager network coverage where I live. I suspect yes but I don't know of any coverage maps or that sort of thing.
Coverage is good in all us metro areas. directpage has good coverage maps as there's basically only two networks these days
How much is a pager and service these days? Who provides the service?
Its ~$10 a month. The pagers are free with my service. I use direct page but I forget which network I am on, never had a problem! with service even out in Amish Country
That's a really decent price. If it was still available here in Spain I'd get one. I like the off-grid feeling while still being reachable in emergencies.
Why? Have you considered replacing it?
Just curious :)
No but I have considered dropping my mobile phone entirely