Used the iDEN network , which was excellent for voice and PTT but struggled significantly with data speeds, becoming obsolete as the smartphone era began. Historical Reviews (Sprint-Nextel Era)
Data capabilities were described as slower than 1990s dial-up internet. nextel
Following the Sprint merger , customers reported a sharp decline in support quality and helpfulness. Used the iDEN network , which was excellent
Handsets like the Motorola i605 were praised for being "rugged" and "shockproof". Handsets like the Motorola i605 were praised for
Instant nationwide PTT was unmatched by competitors for years. Cons:
Nextel was a wireless carrier famously known for its "push-to-talk" (PTT) service, which functioned like a nationwide walkie-talkie. While the original Nextel network was shut down in June 2013 following its merger with Sprint, reviews of its legacy service and impact are summarized below: Legacy Service Overview
Primarily served business and field workers (construction, police, transport) due to its durable phones and efficient team-wide communication.