Tag archive: Nextel

Number three mobile operator Sprint has announced two new Android-powered smartphones for the business and corproate set, the Motorola XPRT and the Motorola Titanium. The XPRT packs enterprise-level security and “productivity enhancements” coupled with international roaming plans, while the Titanium sports Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk capabilities—but is still stuck back at Android 2.1. The Motorola XPRT is… Read More

Mobile operator Sprint has announced it will start phasing out the Nextel portion of its mobile network beginning in 2013, finally marking and end to the iDEN technology it's been forced to run in parallel to its existing CDMA network since acquiring Nextel back in 2005. The Nextel network was enormously popular amongst businesses, field workers, and first responders for its fast-responding push-to-talk capability built on Motorola iDEN… Read More

Sprint Nextel Corp. is giving up on a technology that allows some Sprint-branded phones to use a “push-to-talk” walkie-talkie service similar to what's available on the company's Nextel-branded phones.

A subsidiary of telephone and mobile phone giant Sprint Nextel has filed suit n a Kansas City, Kansas, court against VOIP provider Vonage and Voiceglo, alleging the companies have willfully infringed on seven technology patents owned by Sprint Nextel. The suit seeks injunctions against Vonage, Voiceglo, and theglobe.com from "misappropriating Sprint Nextel’s technology and infringing Sprint Nextel’s patents," as well… Read More

Sprint and Nextel today announced they had completed their merger after receiving final federal approval earlier this week. The new company, to be known as Sprint Nextel, will begin trading on the NYSE Monday under the symbol S. The combined company now brings together more than 44 million subscribers, according to a press release. The new business serves a mixture of consumer, business and government customers. Customers using… Read More

Nextel Communications Inc. will deploy a wireless broadband trial based on UMTS TD-CDMA technology from IPWireless, the companies announced today. The field trial will begin during the third quarter in Washington, D.C.; Arlington, Va.; Alexandria, Va.; Reston, Va. and Bethesda, Md. The trial will allow Nextel to test a range of subscriber services, including broadband access for laptops, desktops or PDAs.  Services will include… Read More

According to Motorola and Nextel the i836 features a metallic graphite-colored finish and lines inspired by an Italian sports car, although we are not sure which car they are referring to. The i836 measures 3.4″ x 1.9″ x 0.94″ and weighs approximately four ounces. It is currently available through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a price of $199.99, with a two-year service agreement The… Read More

The i265 offers users three different ways to stay connected – digital cellular communications, Direct Connect, and Multimedia Messaging. Nextel Direct Connect is the instant walkie-talkie service that connects users in under a second. The Multimedia Messaging service allows text, images and audio to be sent together from several locations on the handset, allowing for a high level of expression and personalization on the i265.… Read More

From the press release: It also incorporates GPS technology with E911 support. The BlackBerry 7520 provides a true mobile office experience, enabling phone, Direct Connect, email and data applications in a single integrated device. It operates on Nextel's guaranteed all-digital network to provide mobile professionals the freedom to access information and communicate while away from the office. “BlackBerry continues to be an… Read More

With the Motorola i860, Nextel is the first national cellular service provider to offer two exclusive features that make communicating more integrated, convenient and intuitive. The Nextel Direct Send contacts feature allows a user to send contact information, including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses, to another user's Motorola i860 phone with the simple press of the Push To Talk (PTT) walkie-talkie button. Additionally, a… Read More

In a joint statement Motorola and Nextel have announced that they are aware of a software issue which affects (A-GPS) services for the Motorola i205, i305, i530, i710, i730, i733, i736 and i830 iDEN® phones. Older iDEN phones with GPS, such as the i88 and i58, are not affected. Nextel's 911 service continues to be available throughout the country, transmitting the caller's callback number and nearest cell site to those Public… Read More

From the Verizon press release: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced its preferred way to eliminate interference caused by Nextel to public safety communications: a spectrum give-away worth billions of dollars in lost revenue to the U.S. Treasury. Bypassing both Congress and the FCC's own spectrum auction process, and conferring a multi-billion dollar windfall on Nextel at taxpayer expense, Commissioners took… Read More

From Nextel's press release: Nextel Communications, Inc. today announced NextMail, a unique application that allows users to send a streaming mp3 voice message from their phone to any e-mail recipient quickly and easily by simply pressing the Direct Connect button on the side of every Nextel phone. This distinct convergence of instant walkie-talkie voice communication and e-mail offers an effective productivity tool that transcends… Read More

Nextel Communications Inc. today announced the availability of the Motorola i830; the smallest and most advanced walkie-talkie phone available in North America. The i830 is smaller than any Nextel phone and loaded with powerful features including A-GPS technology that enables the only real time turn-by-turn visual and audible driving directions available from a domestic carrier, and industry firsts like International Direct Connect,… Read More

Nextel Communications Inc. and Nextel Partners Inc. today announced complete readiness for the final phase of wireless local number portability (WLNP), which allows customers to switchservice providers while keeping their phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission's mandate went into effect last November in the top 100 U.S. markets. The FCC deadline for the nation'sremaining markets is May 24. “We made a… Read More