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Call Waiting
Direct International Dialing
$10 International Calling Credit (using access code FIRST!)
International Roaming
International SMS Text Messaging
MMS
No Answer / Busy Transfer
PSMS Text Messaging
SMS Text Messaging
Voice Mail
WAP
Call Forwarding
Caller ID
Caller ID Blocking
Call Waiting
Direct International Dialing
$10 International Calling Credit (using access code FIRST!)
International Roaming
International SMS Text Messaging
MMS
No Answer / Busy Transfer
PSMS Text Messaging
SMS Text Messaging
Voice Mail
WAP
3-Way Calling
What is it?
You can conduct a three-way conversation on the pageplus handset.
How much does it cost?
Airtime and other normal charges, which may include international toll charges, will apply for both calls until you disconnect the call. Essentially, with 3-Way Calling, you simply incur charges for two calls.
How do I add it to my plan?
3-Way Calling is automatically included with pageplus service.
How do I use it?
1. While on a call, dial the number of the other person to conference in and press the Send button.
2. The person you were talking to will be put on hold automatically while the call is made.
3. When the other person answers, press the Send button to create a conference call.
4. If the other person does not answer, press the Send button twice to end the connection & go back to the person you were talking to initially.
5. To end both conversations completely, press the End button.
Call Forwarding
What is it?
You can have calls automatically forwarded to any other domestic phone number. The pageplus phone will not ring while calls are being forwarded. Once Call Forwarding is activated, all inbound calls will continue to be forwarded until Call Fowarding is deactivated (see how to deactivate below).
How much does it cost?
Call Forwarding costs only the length of your inbound calls in airtime. For instance, if you receive a 2-minute call while your calls are forwarded, you will be billed for two minutes of airtime.
How do I add it to my plan?
Call Forwarding is automatically included with PagePlus service.
How do I use it?
To Activate:
1. Press * 7 2.
2. Enter the phone number where you want calls to be forwarded. (e.g. *72-419-382-8603).
3. Press the Send button and wait for confirmation. You should hear a confirmation tone or a message.
4. Press the End button.
To Deactivate:
1. Press * 7 3.
2. Press the Send button and wait for confirmation. You should hear a confirmation tone or a message.
3. Press the End button.
Caller ID
What is it?
Caller ID displays the number of the party calling you.
How much does it cost?
The cost for Caller ID is already included in the per-minute rate. Caller ID does not have an additional cost.
How do I add it to my plan?
Caller ID is automatically included with Pageplus service.
How do I use it?
Simply look at the display of your phone before answering a call to see what number is calling.
Caller ID Blocking
What is it?
Caller ID Blocking prevents your mobile number from being displayed when you call another number that has the Caller ID service.
How much does it cost?
The cost for Caller ID Blocking is already included in the per-minute rate.
How do I add it to my plan?
To use the Caller ID Blocking service on a per-call basis, simply dial *67 and then the number you wish to call.
How do I use it?
Caller ID Blocking works transparently. Your mobile number will not be displayed when you call another number that has the Caller ID service, simply by virtue of having the service on your account.
Call Waiting
What is it?
Call Waiting alerts you to a third party attempting to reach you while you are on a call. Call Waiting also allows you to switch between multiple inbound calls.
How much does it cost?
The cost for Call Waiting is already included in the per-minute rate. You simply pay for all simultaneous inbound calls.
How do I add it to my plan?
Call Waiting is automatically included with Pageplus service.
How do I use it?
When another call comes in, simply press the Send button to switch to the new caller and the first caller will be put on hold automatically. To switch between callers, press the Send button.
Direct International Dialing
What is it?
Direct International Dialing allows you to call over 100 countries directly from your Pageplus phone.
The current list of countries is here:
How much does it cost?
All direct-dialed international calls are billed at $1.50 per minute, with the following exceptions:
*Canada, Guam, and Mexico (landline): 34¢ per minute.
*Mexico (cellular): 49¢ per minute
*Puerto Rico: 12¢ per minute
How do I add it to my plan?
Direct International Dialing is automatically included with Pageplus service.
How do I use it?
Dial:
1. 011
2. The code for the desired country, possibly followed by a 1 (dependent on the country).
3. The number you wish to call
4. Press the send button.
Example 1:
* You wish to call the "Hotel du Louvre" in Paris, France.
* The phone number for the hotel is 44 58 38 01.
* Dial 011 33 1 44 58 38 01 and press the Send button.
Example 2:
* You wish to call the "Hotel Oceano Copacabana" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
* The phone number for the hotel is 2125 4842 60.
* Dial 011 55 2125 4842 60 and press the Send button.
$10 International Calling Credit
What is it?
International Calling allows you to call over 1,000 destinations directly from your Page Plus phone. There are two different aspects to the Page Plus international calling plan: Monthly plans that include a free $10 International credit and a $9 Global calling card that can be added to any regular service plan (monthly or pay-as-you-go).
To view the list of destinations / costs for the monthly plans that include $10 free international credit, go
here.
To view the list of destinations for the $9 Global calling card, go here.
How much does it cost?
The $29.95 Plan, $39.95 Plan, and the $55 Plan automatically included a $10 international calling credit (the $12.00 Plan and Standard Plan do NOT include this credit). For a list of destinations / costs, please go here. If you run out of minutes for the month, you can add a $9 Global calling card to your account and continue making international calls.
The $9 Global calling card is an add-on to ANY monthly or pay-as-you-go plan, and will roll over month-to-month as long as your primary service plan is active. The balance of the $9 Global calling card is reserved for international calling, and is separate from any additional cash balance you might have added onto a monthly plan, and separate from the balance of the pay-as-you-go plan.
How do I use it?
Dial access code 212-202-6521 and press Send, wait for the prompt, then dial 011 or + and the international number you're calling, followed by the pound (#) sign.
For Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, use "1" instead of 011 or +.
International Roaming
What is it?
International Roaming allows you to use your Page Plus phone outside the United States.
How much does it cost?
The cost for International Roaming depends on the country you are in:
| Country | Voice Calls (per minute) | Send Text (per message) | Receive Text (per message) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | $1.10 | 50¢ | 25¢ |
| Canada | 60¢ | 50¢ | 25¢ |
| Mexico | $1.10 | 50¢ | 25¢ |
| Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands |
60¢ | 50¢ | 25¢ |
How do I add it to my plan?
International Roaming is automatically included with Page Plus service.
How do I use it?
When traveling in a supported country (listed above), simply use your phone normally.
International SMS Text Messaging
What is it?
International SMS Text Messaging allows you to send and receive SMS messages to and from over 90 different countries. In
The current list of countries is here:
Algeria American Samoa Argentina Australia Bangladesh Belgium Benin Bermuda Brunei Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chad Republic Chile China Colombia Congo Congo Republic Cyprus Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador France Gabon Gambia Germany Ghana Greece Guam Guatemala Guinea Guyana Honduras Hong Kong Iceland India Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Japan Lesotho Liberia Luxenbourg Macau Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Republic Mexico Mongolia Mozambique Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Niger Nigeria Oman Pakistan Palestinian Authority Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Rwanda Saipan / CNMI Satellite Senegal Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Syria Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tunisia Turkey Uganda United Kingdom Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia
How much does it cost?
The cost for sending/receiving an international text message varies depending on your service plan:
- On the Standard Plan, international texting is 20¢ per message sent or received.
- On the $12.00 Plan, international texting is 20¢ per message sent or received.
- On the $29.95 Plan, $39.95 Plan, and $55 Plan, international texting is FREE!
International SMS Text Messaging is automatically included with Page Plus service.
How do I use it?To learn how to send a text message, or to learn how to read a text message that you have received, please consult the user guide for your phone.
MMS
What is it?
MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service and allows you to send text messages combined with pictures, sound, and video.
How much does it cost?
The cost for an MMS message has two components, a text component and a data component. The cost for MMS varies by plan. Please see
individual plan pages for details.
How do I add it to my plan?
It is automatically included in your plan.
How do I use it?
To learn how to send an MMS message, or to learn how to view an MMS message that you have received, please consult the user guide for your phone.
No Answer / Busy Transfer
What is it?
You can have calls automatically transferred to any other domestic phone number when you are unavailable. The Pageplus phone will continue to ring normally while No Answer / Busy Transfer is active, however should your number ring busy, or if you do not answer the call, your calls will then be transferred automatically to the number you have specified.
How much does it cost?
No Answer / Busy Transfer costs only the length of your inbound calls in airtime. For instance, if the call that is transferred lasts for 2-minutes, you will be billed for two minutes of airtime.
How do I add it to my plan?
No Answer / Busy Transfer is automatically included with Pageplus service.
How do I use it?
To Activate:
1. Press * 7 1.
2. Enter the phone number where you want calls to be forwarded. (e.g. *71-419-382-8603).
3. Press the Send button and wait for confirmation. You should hear a confirmation tone or a message.
4. Press the End button.
To Deactivate:
1. Press * 7 1.
2. Press the Send button and wait for confirmation. You should hear a confirmation tone or a message.
3. Press the End button.
PSMS
What is it?
PSMS Premium Text Messaging is a service that allows you to take advantage of text message-based subscription services (e.g., Weather On-Demand) and "one-time events" (e.g. American Idol Voting).
How much does it cost?
PSMS is billed in three parts: a "Premium" charge, a "Transport" charge, and the regular fee for text messages. The "Premium" charge is variable and is billed by the "Content Provider",
or third-party company that is providing the subscription service (or is hosting the "one-time event"). The "Transport" charge is billed by pageplus, as is the regular
fee for text messages. The "Transport" charge is 99¢ per PSMS received, and the regular fee for text messages depends on your service plan.
How do I add it to my plan?
Contact customer service to add PSMS to your account.
How do I use it?
To participate in PSMS services, simply send an SMS message to the appropriate short code.
How do I cancel my subscription to a PSMS Service?
To cancel your subscription, simply send another SMS message to the appropriate short code consisting only of one of the following words:
*Cancel
*End
*Quit
*Stop
SMS Text Messaging
What is it?
SMS stands for Simple Messaging Service and is commonly known as Text Messaging. Text Messaging allows you to send and receive short text messages directly on a two-way messaging-capable phone. Each message is limited to 160 characters in total length.
How much does it cost?
The cost for SMS Text Messaging varies between 8¢ and 15¢ per message sent or received, depending on your service plan.
How do I add it to my plan?
SMS Text Messaging is automatically included with Pageplus service.
How do I use it?
To learn how to send a text message, or to learn how to read a text message that you have received, please consult the user guide for your phone.
Voice Mail
What is it?
Voice Mail works like an answering machine for your Pageplus phone.
How much does it cost?
The cost for Voice Mail is already included in the per-minute rate. Should you call the Voice Mailbox from your pageplus phone, it will simply cost you the airtime for the call.
How do I add it to my plan?
Voice Mail is automatically included with Pageplus service.
How do I use it?
To access the Voice Mailbox, you can call #738 from your Pageplus phone (standard airtime rates apply), or you can access the Voice Mailbox remotely by:
1. Calling your pageplus phone from another number, such as a home phone.
2. Wait to hear your greeting.
3. Press the # button to access the Voice Mailbox.
WAP
What is it?
WAP stands for Wireless Application Protocol and it is the method by which Pageplus "WAP 2.0 Capable" phones connect to the Internet. WAP is also known as "Wireless Internet", "Wireless Web", or "Mobile Web". Essentially, this feature allows you to navigate various services through the Internet on your mobile phone, via the phone’s display through built-in mini-browser software.
How much does it cost?
WAP is billed strictly by the data-transport charge. The data-transport charge varies by the amount of data that is transmitted and received during the WAP session and is billed at $0.0012 per kilobyte, rounding up to the nearest cent.
How do I add it to my plan?
Contact customer service to add WAP to your account.
How do I use it?
To learn how to use the WAP features on your mobile phone, please consult the user guide for your phone.
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