Japan’s last pager service, Tokyo Telemessage, will shut down in September 2019 after 50 years of service.
1,500 consumers that are still using the service will now be pager-less come September 29 after cell phone carriers have shut the company down.
Japan\’s last pager service ends after 50 years, killed off by mobile phones https://t.co/61TQkeD3U8 pic.twitter.com/VNA4chezoE
— The Straits Times (@STcom) December 3, 2018
I was today years old realizing anyone (in any country) other than doctors still had pagers LOL https://t.co/6w6sJL2Rjm
— Kasey (@bastylefilegirl) December 4, 2018
So Japan is finally ending Pager service. *Side Note* did you know pagers needed separate service? Cause I sure didn\’t. #NerdgasmNews #TheMoshow @MoRoRadio https://t.co/XIDbz5mU4R
— ALT AZ 93.3 (@altaz933) December 4, 2018
Japan’s last pager provider is terminating the service. What next, fax machines?!?!? https://t.co/RNMW3nGFwX
— Motoko Rich (@motokorich) December 4, 2018
So long, pagers. You will be greatly missed…
