Pager Services UTMB Pager

UTMB offers a variety of paging devices supported by the UTMB pager network. Many coverage area options and paging plans are also available for selection. To make use of the existing UTMB Pager Network supported by UTMB, all devices must be leased through the Information Services Pager and Cellular Services area. Pager devices are automatically direct billed monthly to the departments or through tuition (for students). To obtain a UTMB pager, you must complete a Pager Services Form.


Coverage Areas:

Several coverage areas are available for each pager model offered by UTMB Pager/Cellular Services.


  • Local (view map) – area includes Galveston, Port Arthur, Freeport area to the south; Huntsville to the north, Beaumont to the East; and Sealy to the West
  • Statewide (view map) – area includes at least a 40-mile radius of the cities of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Beaumont, Midland, Lubbock, Amarillo, Brownsville, and McAllen
  • Nationwide (view map ) – provides coverage to a wide area of the United States and within 40 miles surrounding most metropolitan cities

Paging Plans:

A selection of digital, alphanumeric, and two-way pager plans and devices are available here: view paging plans


Lost or Damaged Pagers:

As of May 2007, there is a charge for lost or damaged pagers. This includes pagers left at home. Damaged pagers are those that have water damage, damaged outer casing or cracked or damaged display. Employees will be required to get departmental authorization before replacement can be completed.
Dept. Lost/Damaged Pager Reimbursement Form

The following is a list of charges to replace a lost or damaged pager.


  • Digital – $10.00
  • Alpha - $20.00
  • T900 - $25.00
  • Timeport - $50.00
  • Waiting Area - $25.00

Paging Tips:


  • Paging fact sheet - E-mail paging, internet web paging, operator dispatch, modem information
  • In-house Paging - 177 In-house paging and 178 In-house Status change

Waiting Area Pagers:

Alerts patients or family members when it is their time to be seen, allowing them to roam away from the waiting area


UTMB Pager