After the recent pager blast incidents in Lebanon, the Iranian government has decided to ban Motorola mobile phones. This step has been taken because Hezbollah members lost their lives due to pager explosions. The Iranian government believes that this ban is necessary to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
Consequences of the pager blast in Lebanon
More than 30 people were killed in the pager blast in Lebanon. According to information, explosives were installed in these pagers. According to the Iranian government, such activities can happen again using Motorola phones. Therefore, now the sale and use of Motorola phones has been banned in Iran.
Reason for the decision of the Iranian government
The Iranian government says that this decision has been taken keeping in mind the security of the country. This decision can also have an impact on Iran's international relations. Now it remains to be seen how other countries react to this decision. Apart from this, it will also be important to see what further steps the Iranian government takes to prevent such incidents. This decision raises many issues related to security, technology and international relations.
Why is a pager used?
Pagers are primarily used to receive messages via radio frequency from a base station or a central dispatch. These messages can be numeric (such as phone numbers) or alphanumeric (such as text). Two-way pagers are used to send messages, allowing users to receive and reply to messages. Pagers do not depend on the mobile network, so they are considered a reliable means of communication.
Which countries still use pagers?
Pagers are still used in some countries such as the US, Japan, the UK, Canada and Switzerland. It is especially used in hospitals and health services. However, the number of pagers in these countries is now very low. Pagers can be used in countries where internet coverage is poor.
Types and features of pagers
Pagers have a very strong battery life; they can last up to a week on a single charge. Pagers send messages faster than mobile phones. There are two main types of pagers:
One-way pager: In this the user can only receive messages but cannot reply.
Two-way pager: In this type the user can receive the messages as well as send replies.
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