I don understand the coverage indicators on my SkyWord Plus or SkyWriter® unit. Why does my unit say “Basic Service?
SkyWord Plus and SkyWriter® units indicate three different levels of service based on coverage areas. This advanced technology allows us to offer Guaranteed Delivery through the Store & Deliver feature. Here is what you can expect: • When your unit displays “Full Service” you’re in prime coverage range. You’ll receive all of your new messages, plus any undelivered, stored messages. • When your unit displays “Basic Service,” you are in an area where you can receive your new messages, but any stored messages will continue to be stored until you return to a full service area. • When your unit displays “Storing Messages,” you are outside of a SkyTel covered area. All messages sent to you will be stored for 72 hours. If you return to a Full Service area within that time, your stored messages will be automatically retransmitted, along with the date and time they were originally sent. Of course, atmospheric conditions, geographic barriers and building-penetration difficulties can hinder trans
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