Sending Messages by Telephone
It’s easy! Follow the instructions below to send a numeric test message to yourself.
If you’ve added optional services such as SkyTel voicemail or Operator Dispatch, you
will hear those options at step 2, below.
1. Dial your Personal Access Number.
OR
1. Dial 1-800-SKYTEL-2 (1-800-759-8352), enter your SkyTel Pager Number,
then press .
THEN
2. Press to send a numeric message. Enter your area code and phone
number, then press (make it a practice to have callers enter their area
code for numeric messaging).
3. Press to send the message.
4. Press for a Confirmation Number (write it down) and hang up; in a few
moments the handheld will alert you to your incoming message!
5. Select a preset response on your handheld to send a reply to the test
message you just received (see the manufacturer’s instructions).
6. To check the status of the message via telephone, repeat Step 1 (above),
then press followed by the confirmation number you received during
Step 4 (above).
Retrieving Messages by Telephone
Message Recall
With Message Recall, you never have to worry about losing messages. You can pick
up your SkyTel messages* even if your handheld is turned off or if you are outside a
coverage area for an extended period. Messages are stored for up to 72 hours.
(* NOTE: your BlackBerry and desktop emails are not stored in Message Recall).
When you call in for your messages, you can designate the time frame you desire
and listen to your messages - along with the date and time each was sent.
1. Dial your Personal Access Number.
OR
1. Dial 1-800-SKYTEL-2 (1-800-759-8352), enter your SkyTel Pager Number,
then press .
THEN
2. Press to access Subscriber Options.
3. Enter your Security Code, then press .
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