Required: Messaging ID (formerly known as “Paging ID”)
A Messaging ID is a unique 5 to 10 digit numeric ID that is required for each user to use any of the messaging delivery method services (similar to a username or login ID). Once a Messaging ID is created, messaging delivery services can be added to the Messaging ID profile. Messaging ID Rates
Spok Mobile - SmartPaging Mobile App
Spok Mobile SmartPaging App is the most reliable and secure method of receiving messages of the current messaging delivery services. Spok Mobile is available for iOS and Android operating systems and enables users to send HIPAA compliant secure two-way messages (including photos and videos). Spok Mobile utilizes WiFi and Cellular connections to send/receive messages, providing increased reliability. Spok Mobile includes an imbedded Directory, users can send messages without having to know the recipient’s Messaging ID. Spok Mobile - SmartPaging Rates
Email Paging
Email Paging allows users to receive their pages and messages to an email address. Email Paging Rates
SMS Paging
SMS Paging allows users to receive their pages and messages to their text message enabled cellphone. Messages received through SMS are not secure, so SMS Paging is strongly discouraged. SMS Paging Rates
Note: Any text message related incurred costs from this messaging delivery method are the responsibility of the user.
Physical Pager Paging – USA Mobility
USA Mobility is a 3rd party paging service carrier with California statewide coverage for receiving pages via physical pagers. USA Mobility service is based on radio frequency technology. Please be advised that the reliability is not as good as Spok Mobile SmartPaging App. USA Mobility service is not brokered through IT Services, service billing and support are provided through USA Mobility directly. USA Mobility Rates
Physical Pager Paging – SBAN
SBAN (Stanford Bay Area Network) is a legacy Stanford owned paging network, providing approximately 50 miles of Bay Area coverage for receiving pages via physical pagers. SBAN service is based on radio frequency technology. Please be advised that the reliability is not as good as Spok Mobile SmartPaging App. SBAN Rates
