Does Sprint still own Nextel?

Does Sprint still own Nextel?

Nextel Communications, Inc. Nextel Communications, Inc. was an American wireless service operator that merged with and continues to exist as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sprint Corporation, which would later be bought by T-Mobile.

Will Nextel phones still work?

NEXTEL is long gone but these phones can be used in Direct Talk (DT) mode. One gotcha with them is they must have a SIM card that was previously activated on NEXTEL or another iDEN network in order to enter DT mode.

What is the difference between Sprint Nextel and Sprint PCS?

Sprint PCS is the main wireless brand of Sprint Nextel, and was the main brand of the former Sprint Corporation. The Sprint PCS network operates a 3G wireless network, using the 1xRTT standard, which is part of the Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) standard.

Who bought out Nextel?

Sprint
Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications today agreed to merge in a $35-billion deal, creating the nation’s third-largest cellular telephone company.

Why did they get rid of Nextel phones?

Getting rid of the Nextel brand is part of the company’s “Network Vision” transition, a battle plan aimed at vastly simplifying Sprint’s network technology portfolio and freeing up precious wireless spectrum to keep pace with Verizon (VZ, Fortune 500) and AT’s (T, Fortune 500) 4G rollouts.

When did the first Nextel come out?

Launched in 1987 to take advantage of the specialized mobile radio (SMR) market, Nextel Communications today is one of the major digital mobile phone operators in the United States.

Are they bringing Nextel back?

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.

Is Nextel really back?

Nextel Is Back With A New Line Of Two Way Cellular Radios. With reinvented two-way radio technology, devices can now have the ability to connect with any smart phone and Get Citywide & Global Coverage You Need Without A Repeater.

Who started Nextel?

Mark Warner
Morgan E. O’BrienBrian McAuleyChristopher T. RogersPeter Reinheimer
Nextel Communications/Founders

Why did Nextel merge with Sprint?

Both companies said the transaction would better prepare them to compete. Sprint brings its large and sophisticated communications network to the table while Nextel contributes its larger base of business customers. Under the deal, shareholders of both companies would end up owning half of the merged Sprint Nextel.