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Nextel as a carrier no longer exists for general consumers, but its legacy lives on: When Phones Were Fun: NEXTEL

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 nextel

By the late 2000s, reviews became increasingly negative as the merger with Sprint caused service integration issues: Nextel as a carrier no longer exists for

Handsets like the Motorola i605 were praised for being "rugged" and "shockproof". Its most iconic feature was the signature beep

Primarily served business and field workers (construction, police, transport) due to its durable phones and efficient team-wide communication.

Its most iconic feature was the signature beep sound (or "chirp") that preceded instant communication at the push of a button.

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