GSA SkyTel PagingGTE
The Federal Wireless Telecommunications Services (FWTS) is proud to announce SkyTel Paging services.

SkyTel Paging Glossary of Terms:

Term/Abbreviation Definition
1-Way The SkyTel unit (Numeric or AlphaNumeric) that only receives messages, cannot reply to sender without a computer or telephone.
2-Way The SkyTel AlphaNumeric unit that receives text & numeric messages and allows recipient to reply wirelessly from the paging unit.
AccessLink The 2-Way unit provided when one wants to lease. Its built-in mouse allows the user to create wireless custom messages and replies.
AccessLink II New 2-way unit, manufactured by Glenayre, which is a smaller version of the AccessLink. For purchase only, not lease.
AccessMate New SkyWord Plus unit, manufactured by Motorola. This smaller unit allows SkyReply. For purchase only, not lease.
Activ or Activation When SkyTel begins service on a paging unit.
Advisor 1-Way AlphaNumeric unit manufactured by Motorola, and used by SkyTel in international 1-Way AlphaNumeric offerings.
Alpha or AlphaNumeric SkyTel unit that receives text & Numeric messages up to 240 characters in length per message.
Alphamate Motorola-manufactured unit: resembles a typewriter; substitutes as computer terminal to send text messages to 1-Way AlphaNumerics.
Baud The speed with which the message is transmitted through the SkyTel system. (ex: 1200, 2400, 6400).
Bravo Flx or Bravo Flex 1-Way Numeric unit manufactured by Motorola, and used by SkyTel in domestic 1-Way Numeric offerings.
Bravo Plus 1-Way Numeric unit manufactured by Motorola, and used by SkyTel in international 1-Way Numeric offerings.
Broadcast Pin SkyTel service offered on core numeric and alphanumeric units, allowing message senders to send to a single pin# to reach a group of pagers.
Bundle SkyTel temporary promotion. Usually less cost than adding separate SkyTel services individually.
Caller ID New SkyTel service offered on core alphanumeric, SkyWord Plus and SkyWriter units. The caller's name (ID) is provided at the end of numeric messages.
Char or Character SkyTel unit of measure that is equal to approximately a digit in the alphabet. Used to determine usage charge in billing unit holder.
COAM Customer owned and maintained SkyTel paging unit. Alternative to leasing the paging unit.
Core Pager unit on one of the SkyTel frequencies, not through the SkyTel SuperCarrier network.
Cue Pager FM frequency Pager offered by Cue, one of SkyTel's SuperCarrier network vendors.
Dedctbl Deductible.
E-mail or Electronic Mail Customer may receive messages on SkyTel pagers through existing e-mail, when pagers are e-mail enabled.
Eagle or Advisor Gold Eagle 1-Way AlphaNumeric flex unit manufactured by Motorola, and used by SkyTel in domestic 1-Way AlphaNumeric offerings.
Flex or Flex unit New SkyTel paging units which operate at 6400 baud, currently the fastest speed of message transportation for domestic paging vendors.
Glenayre Manufacturer of AccessLink and AccessLink II, both 2-Way units.
Hdwr or Hardware SkyTel will sell the pager (hardware) to the unit holder, if requested.
Headline News See SkyNews.
HP Palmtop Messenger Hewlett Packard Palmtop Messenger: a connectivity kit sold by SkyTel to connect the HP100LX or 200LX to the 2-Way unit, for generating text messages.
Incl Includes.
Integrated Application Development SkyTel offers integration of pagers w/Lotus Notes/ccMail integration, network monitoring, custom applications. Either firm fixed or hourly rate will apply.
Internet Notif or Internet Notification SkyTel 1-Way & 2-Way AlphaNumeric paging units can receive text messages from an internet-sender.
Lease SkyTel owns the paging unit. Unit holder is only leasing unit.
Local SkyTel unit holder only receives message notification in a select town, through one of SkyTel's SuperCarrier network vendors.
Loss Protection Pager Insurance for loss of the pager. A deductible applies to each pager loss event.
Metro SkyTel unit holder only receives message notification in a select metropolitan city. Fringe/dead areas will apply.
MetroAlphaTalk Special: includes 1-Way leased AlphaNumeric unit, metro svc, Nationwide Now, 35 min/mo SkyTalk, 3000 char/mo, free ODsp enrollment, Pgr Ins.
MetroNumeraTalk Special promotion: includes 1-Way leased Numeric unit, metro service, Nationwide Now, 35 min/mo SkyTalk, Pgr Ins, 400 pgs/mo.
MetroPlus SkyTel unit holder only receives message in a select metropolitan city, plus surrounding area; fringe/dead areas will apply. No longer offered: grandfathered units only.
MetroPlusNumberTalk Special promotion: includes 1-Way leased Numeric unit, metro plus service, Nationwide Now, 90 min/mo SkyTalk, 200 pgs/mo, Pgr Ins.
Min Minute.
Msg blk Message block. Unit of measurement for billing SkyTel 2-Way & SkyWord Plus. 2-Way: 1 msg blk = 80 char. SkyWord Plus: 1 msg blk = 10 char.
Msg or Msgs Message or Messages.
Nationwide SkyTel unit holder only receives message notification inside the U.S. & territories. Fringe areas/dead areas will apply.
Numeric SkyTel unit that receives Numeric messages up to 20 characters in length per message.
NwN or Nationwide Now SkyTel exclusive feature ideal for low travellers, allowing receipt of messages at extra charge outside selected coverage area for up to 14 days.
ODsp, OpDisp or Operator Dispatch SkyTel feature allowing callers to reach a live operator, who will send text message to 1-Way & 2-Way unit holders.
Overcall or Overcalls Any message, page or character that exceeds the allotted activity allowable per month on the SkyTel service plan.
PageFinder AlphaNumeric unit by Motorola. The hardware used when one wants to lease a unit with "SkyWord Plus" service.
PageWriter 2000 or PW2000 New Motorola unit for sale by SkyTel with SkyWriter 2-Way service. First 2-Way pager with QWERTY keyboard, and upgradeable applications.
Personal 800/888 or P800/888 SkyTel service offered on all SkyTel core units, giving one 10-digit toll free number to send a page or access the SkyTel system.
PF1500 New SkyWord Plus unit, manufactured by Motorola. This smaller unit allows SkyReply. For purchase only, not lease.
Pgr Maint/Ins Combination of Pager Maintenance & Pager Insurance.
Pgs or Pages Pages. SkyTel refers to each message received by a paging unit as a "page".
PI, Pgr Ins or Pager Insurance Insurance that allows the unit holder to replace a lost paging unit with a small deductible, rather than paying the full price of the lost unit.
PIN or Personal Identification # The unique number SkyTel assigns to each pager. For those with Personal 800, the last 7 digits are the "pin" number.
PM, Pgr Maint or Pager Maintenance Insurance that allows unit holder to receive a replacement paging unit at no charge when the unit is damaged.
ProEncore 1-Way Numeric flex unit manufactured by Motorola, and used by SkyTel in basic 1-Way domestic Numeric offerings.
Purchase Unit holder owns the paging unit. SkyTel calls this "COAM".
Radio Express Software Paging Software developed by U.S. Paging, allowing the sender to send alphanumeric messages to units of varying frequencies.
Regional SkyTel unit holder only receives message notification in a select region (approx. 6 states). Fringe areas/dead areas will apply.
Rent-to-Own New 12-month pay-out option offered on AccessMate, PF1500, AccessLink II, PageWriter 2000, SkyWord Plus/SkyWriter units for purchase only.
SkyFax SkyTel service offered with 1-Way and SkyWord Plus units. Pager user gets pager notification of faxes sent to his/her unique 800 number.
SkyNews (or Dow Jones News) SkyTel exclusive feature allowing 1-Way & 2-Way AlphaNumeric paging units to receive Headline News daily.
SkyQuote SkyTel service offered on core alphanumeric, SkyWord Plus and SkyWriter units. User selects which stock quotes will be sent to the pager daily.
SkyReply This new SkyWord Plus service allows the user to reply to messages, once per message, with choices given by the sender.
SkyT or SkyTalk SkyTel voice mail feature, allowing unit holder to receive pager notification that voice message needs to be retrieved from SkyTel IVR system.
SkyTel Messenger for Laptop Cable for use with Laptop & AccessLink unit. Allows user to send messages wirelessly from laptop using transmitter in unit.
SkyWord Plus SkyTel's name for the combo 1-Way/2-Way store & delivery service provided with the Pagefinder, PF1500 or AccessMate unit.
SkyWriter SkyTel's name for the 2-Way service provided with the AccessLink, AccessLink II, and PageWriter 2000 units, all 2-Way communications devices.
SuperCarrier network SkyTel contracts other paging vendors (Local C/A/B) to provide service on their frequencies, when SkyTel doesn't have the coverage required.
Svc or Service SkyTel monthly service.
Tango 2-Way unit manufactured by Motorola, first used by SkyTel in initial 2-Way offerings.
Back to SkyTel Paging from GTE