Remote alerting unit for signaling users

A remote alerting device provides a user of a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) with communications related to cellphone or other WTRU functions. This allows the user to respond and otherwise interact with the WTRU in a manner which enhances convenience and avoids disturbing others. In one configuration, the remote unit receives ring signals from calls which are identified as high priority, and provides the user with a vibratory signal corresponding to the ring. This permits the user to interact with the WTRU without having to physically access the WTRU.