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PCSuser · 08-16-2007, 9:34 PM

The Nextel name will be staying for branding purposes!

Thats good for all of you NEXTEL lovers out there (I love the name too & the DC which is staying too!!!).

So, as I was saying... Sprint will market its new QChat service (as well as the current Direct Connect, and PowerSource offerings) under 'NEXTEL'.

I personally think its a great move - as many people relate Nextel with quick and reliable walkie-talkie style phone use. And its a well known name too! So, this will be the quick/reliable NEXTEL service everyone is used to (just on the CDMA/RevA known as QChat), and then we will use the Sprint CDMA side for voice/data!

So it will be something like -- 'Sprint now providing Nextel' or 'Sprint exclusive provider of NEXTEL services'.... something along those lines.

But yea, its a great marketing ploy! And should keep all the Nextel fans happy (at least I am).

SOURCE: Push-to-Talk on New Devices Will Give Sprint Customers More Ways to Get Things Done at SprintSpeed

Andy · 08-16-2007, 9:48 PM

In some ways, the NEXTEL name has bad connotations to it, like network quality in a lot of areas, but the NEXTEL name was, as you said, closely related to good, reliable walky talkie service and everyone knows to connotate the NEXTEL name to Walkie Talkie service so that might be a good move.

~~RJB~~ · 08-16-2007, 11:12 PM

I thought the government was going to take the technology lol.

SmArTeStChIlD421 · 08-21-2007, 2:35 AM

as far as we know all the government wants back is the 800MhZ frequency..........they dont care about technology..........and i think they are only keeping the Direct Connect name over the QChat name.......thats all i got out of this.........

Mobile Mike · 08-21-2007, 3:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SmArTeStChIlD421

as far as we know all the government wants back is the 800MhZ frequency..........they dont care about technology..........and i think they are only keeping the Direct Connect name over the QChat name.......thats all i got out of this.........

Do you know exactly when Sprint/Nextel will be using the 2.5ghz spectrum, or are they already with the Rev. A upgrade???

SmArTeStChIlD421 · 08-21-2007, 11:54 AM

the 2500MhZ is gonna be used for WiMax........no doubts about that

Mobile Mike · 08-21-2007, 7:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SmArTeStChIlD421

the 2500MhZ is gonna be used for WiMax........no doubts about that

Do you think this will be a band available on WiMax capable phones, or is this spectrum just going to be used to support WiMax implementation and use (on a hidden background level)?

SmArTeStChIlD421 · 08-21-2007, 10:33 PM

i would think thats the frequency they are gonna use..........dont see why not

TelcomJunkie · 08-21-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobile Mike

Do you think this will be a band available on WiMax capable phones, or is this spectrum just going to be used to support WiMax implementation and use (on a hidden background level)?

Just like EVDO, WiMax will be data services only. As of now, voice will still be handled on separate voice channels. The 2.5ghz frequencies will be used for WiMax only, both mobile and stationary installations.

Mobile Mike · 08-22-2007, 2:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TelcomJunkie

Just like EVDO, WiMax will be data services only. As of now, voice will still be handled on separate voice channels. The 2.5ghz frequencies will be used for WiMax only, both mobile and stationary installations.

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Originally Posted by SmArTeStChIlD421

i would think thats the frequency they are gonna use..........dont see why not

Thanks for the answers..

zamboni77 · 08-23-2007, 7:42 PM

Thats good news for nascar fans which will now have the Sprint Cup instead of the Nextel Cup next season.

Mobile Mike · 08-23-2007, 8:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni77

Thats good news for nascar fans which will now have the Sprint Cup instead of the Nextel Cup next season.

That is if Sprint isn't bought out by someone else...

I'm sure NASCAR fans aren't thrilled with all these name changes...

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PCSuser Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern US; Born a Brit! Posts: 318 Phone(s): PPC-6700 w/ WM6 Provider(s): Sprint PCS - happily holding crystal clear calls! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NEXTEL name to stay! The Nextel name will be staying for branding purposes! Thats good for all of you NEXTEL lovers out there (I love the name too & the DC which is staying too!!!). So, as I was saying... Sprint will market its new QChat service (as well as the current Direct Connect, and PowerSource offerings) under 'NEXTEL'. I personally think its a great move - as many people relate Nextel with quick and reliable walkie-talkie style phone use. And its a well known name too! So, this will be the quick/reliable NEXTEL service everyone is used to (just on the CDMA/RevA known as QChat), and then we will use the Sprint CDMA side for voice/data! So it will be something like -- 'Sprint now providing Nextel' or 'Sprint exclusive provider of NEXTEL services'.... something along those lines. But yea, its a great marketing ploy! And should keep all the Nextel fans happy (at least I am). SOURCE: Push-to-Talk on New Devices Will Give Sprint Customers More Ways to Get Things Done at SprintSpeed __________________ I am here to soley offer any and all knowledge I may posses. As well as my opinions, which are own opinions and are not to be thought of anything other than a personal opinion. And within my power I will attempt to be as unbiased as possible. Your WA nieghbour, PCSuser.

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