[blargwill]

Woah! The world really works in mysterious ways. I've found myself thinking in this space a lot recently. I've been working on a pager that takes the notifications from my phone and relays only the ones I want to see. I use LTE-M/NB-IOT to get connectivity anywhere and the device works and I'm looking to find a way to get a pcd/case made..

Landing page (doesn't link to anything): https://fob.launchbowl.com/

A little word dump of thoughts at the start of the journey: https://launchbowl.com/e_ink_pager

Your project seems really cool and allows you to bring your own hardware. Out of curiosity, have you blocked all notifications on your phone? Would this be run on your computer? Would you ever move in the direction of a physical device?

[wkat4242]

I'd love to get a real pager again too. But not LTE-M based because that's still a two way system so I can be traced.

I just have a pretty strong desire to get my anonymity back when I want it. Not because I need it but just to feel free again.

[ProllyInfamous]

US: <http://www.pagersdirect.net>

I have and use one, partially for the reasons you list above.

[•] Not a representative of the company, just a very happy customer.

[wkat4242]

I'm in Spain, unfortunately there's apparently not s single pager network remaining :( Some other EU countries still have them but not here.

Thanks for the tip though!

[keepamovin]

Heh, that is exactly why I kept UDP-7777 passive. It listens on 0.0.0.0 but sends zero telemetry and requires no "online" status packet. Unless you hit ACK (which sends a packet back), you are a ghost.

[keepamovin]

Just took another look at your work, and your LTE-M project looks incredible. The e-ink aesthetic is exactly right for this. I've fantasized about building some apps for e-ink displays (wanted to drop BrowserBox in a remarkable tablet, etc), but haven't yet. Here I stuck to desktop/software for v1 to solve the immediate 'screen fatigue' issue, but I'd love to see a world where physical tokens like yours replace the smartphone notification center.

Yes, I block all the notifications on the phone. I leave badges for some apps and check when I want, or just periodically check when it's in my rhythm. (A few people have exceptions). It runs on computer now, but the next step is I want to test if mobile could be achieved without a server (I'm okay with a Tailscale/ZT requirement or such, for now). Aside from that I would love physical infra. If it could work such that it piggy-backed off existing infra, at first, might be good approach. Someone should do this. I don't know if it's us, but it should be created.

If anyone would like to discuss these possibilities, please reach out at [e-mail]

[keepamovin]

Yes! I really want a physical device for things like this. It's cool we are both thinking about it: independent invention. That is a sick website. Love the design!

[kotaKat]

I am also here for an LTE-M pager… I have no POCSAG coverage anywhere near me… that would be a very nice little design.