U+1F4DF • Objects
Pager Emoji
Meaning
A pager, as worn on the waist to alert a person to a phone call or short text message. Popular in the 1980–90s before mobile phones, though still used by some medical and emergency personnel. Very occasionally used to represent alerts, digital communication, or nostalgia for old technology.
Depicted as a black device with operating buttons and a green screen displaying various numbers across platforms, including:
- Apple: 555-3215 (555 is commonly used for fake numbers in the US)
- Google: 1998 (the year Google was founded; previously showed 8888, the Google DNS IP address)
- Huawei: 610-888 (potentially a nod to the Huawei G610 device, paired with “888,” a number commonly associated with prosperity in Chinese culture)
- Samsung: 954-5684 (unknown origin; previously showed SUNMOON)
- WhatsApp: 867-5309 (an allusion to the 1980s hit song "867-5309/Jenny")
- Twitter: 40404 (Twitter's discontinued SMS number)
- Facebook: 543-4800 (Facebook Inc phone number; previously showed 02 04 20 04, referring to the company's launch date)
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F4DF |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | pager |
| Shortcode | :pager: |
| Category | Objects |
| Subcategory | phone |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 📟 Pager emoji mean?
A pager, as worn on the waist to alert a person to a phone call or short text message. Popular in the 1980–90s before mobile phones, though still used by some medical and emergency personnel. Very occasionally used to represent alerts, digital communication, or nostalgia for old technology. Depicted as a black device with operating buttons and a green screen displaying various numbers across platforms, including: Apple: 555-3215 (555 is commonly used for fake numbers in the US) Google: 1998 (the year Google was founded; previously showed 8888, the Google DNS IP address) Huawei: 610-888 (potentially a nod to the Huawei G610 device, paired with “888,” a number commonly associated with prosperity in Chinese culture) Samsung: 954-5684 (unknown origin; previously showed SUNMOON) WhatsApp: 867-5309 (an allusion to the 1980s hit song "867-5309/Jenny") Twitter: 40404 (Twitter's discontinued SMS number) Facebook: 543-4800 (Facebook Inc phone number; previously showed 02 04 20 04, referring to the company's launch date)
How do I copy the 📟 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (📟) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Pager?
The Unicode for the Pager emoji is U+1F4DF.
On which platforms can I use the 📟 emoji?
You can use the Pager emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Pager Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 📟"
"I'm so relieved 📟"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 📟"
Comments: "This is literally me 📟"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 📟"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
📟💦 (emphasized relief)
📟😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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