Following the Sprint merger , customers reported a sharp decline in support quality and helpfulness.
By the late 2000s, reviews became increasingly negative as the merger with Sprint caused service integration issues: nextel
Instant nationwide PTT was unmatched by competitors for years. Cons: Following the Sprint merger , customers reported a
Primarily served business and field workers (construction, police, transport) due to its durable phones and efficient team-wide communication. Handsets like the Motorola i605 were praised for
Handsets like the Motorola i605 were praised for being "rugged" and "shockproof".
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