How does the text paging system work?
LCWC has interfaced its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system with a custom-built messaging system built by Cimbrian, a Lancaster-based software development company. Paging devices and groups are set up in the messaging system. When a unit is dispatched in CAD, a message is triggered to the messaging system that will then send that message to the devices in the groups associated with the unit dispatched. What devices and carriers can be used to receive the pages? Any alphanumeric pager, cell phone or PDA that is capable of receiving text messages can be used with the system as long as the device has an e-mail address associated with it. All major carriers have e-mail addresses automatically associated with their devices. So far, we have successfully tested with AT&T, Metrocall, Nextel, Schuylkill Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Access Telecommunications, Arch Wireless, Boost Mobile, USA Mobility, Virgin Mobile and Skytel. What costs are involved with this system? There are no charges
