Dave Eatherton of Denver-based Eatherton Masonry has also switched over to alphanumeric pagers. He has given one to each lead man. They have call waiting, caller ID, conference calling, voicemail, and we have used them over a 250-mile distance. His radio models hold a charge for 12 hours, but newer models hold up to 26 hours of charge, depending on battery size. Nextel phone rates vary with the packages purchased.
Networks have thousands of members who can communicate more quickly and cheaply than on the phone.
For instance, a contractor who calls a BuildersNet supplier on the radio should get through faster and with higher priority than a contractor who calls on the phone. Getting the most from cellular phones Many contractors still use cellular phones, and the dropping rates and improved reception make them worthwhile investments. When used with a pager, their value can be maximized. But when you don't give out the number, people can page you, and you can call them back. Digital phones get a clearer reception than analog, but digital service areas are smaller.