Do Nextel walkie talkies still work?

So the question still stands, is Nextel back? The short answer is, no because the technology never left, it only improved. While we do not offer Nextel phones or services, our Interoperability Technology connects your phone with two-way radios in your business.

Can you still buy a Nextel?

Turns out, Sprint still cares about Nextel. “We are aware of the situation and plan to respond,” spokeswoman Lisa Belot said in an email. “While it is no longer one of our primary brands, we maintain ownership, sell handsets under the Nextel brand and currently have no plans to sell it.”

Does Nextel still have direct connect?

To enable Direct Connect, Nextel configures your phone to use the dispatch call service to reach the person or persons you specify. This person (or group) must use Nextel’s service also.

Can I use my phone as a 2 way radio?

X-TALK, the free walkie-talkie app developed by CROSSCALL At CROSSCALL, we have developed our own walkie-talkie app : X-TALK. Available on all Android smartphones, the app allows CROSSCALL users to create a discussion group and communicate instantly with its members.

Is Nextel back in business?

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In 2018 the famous NEXTEL™ brand was relaunched and reintroduced to the untapped multi-billion dollar small business cellular market.

What frequency does Nextel Direct Talk use?

From a technical perspective, Direct Talk is a digital simplex 900 MHz (ISM Band) Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) format. Nextel lists the power output as being 0.7 Watts (700 mW). There appear to be ten channels, times fifteen codes.

How can I use my phone as a walkie talkie without internet?

FireChat. If you’ve been looking for an app that will enable you to talk to your friends and family without data or WiFi, your search is officially over. FireChat is the walkie talkie app that works without signal or internet connection, making it that much easier to communicate when you’re in the wild.

How can I communicate without cell service or WiFi?

An app called MeshMe lets you communicate without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, providing enough other users are close by. A new smartphone app lets you send text messages to your friends without a Wi-Fi or cellular network.

Who owns the new Nextel?

Sprint acquired Nextel in 2005 for $35 billion.

Is there a walkie-talkie app?

Zello’s Walkie Talkie App is Free If you need a walkie talkie app for android or iPhone there’s no better price than free. The Zello walkie talkie app runs on virtually all iOS, Android, or Windows PC devices, using Internet via WiFi or any carrier data network.