Nextel as a carrier no longer exists for general consumers, but its legacy lives on: When Phones Were Fun: NEXTEL
Primarily served business and field workers (construction, police, transport) due to its durable phones and efficient team-wide communication. nextel
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) Nextel as a carrier no longer exists for
Handsets like the Motorola i605 were praised for being "rugged" and "shockproof". nextel
Its most iconic feature was the signature beep sound (or "chirp") that preceded instant communication at the push of a button.