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.

Is there anything like Nextel?

Voxer, The New Nextel-like App But Better.

What is the best free walkie-talkie app?

The best walkie talkie apps for Android

  • HeyTell.
  • Two Way.
  • Voxer Walkie Talkie Messenger.
  • Zello PTT Walkie Talkie.
  • Carrier PTT solutions.
  • Bonus: Get a radio operator license.

How can I turn my smartphone into a walkie talkie?

How to turn your smartphone into a walkie-talkie?

  1. Push-To-Talk apps aka PTT. If you’re wondering what a Push-To-Talk app is, the clue is in the name: You push.
  2. X-TALK, the free walkie-talkie app developed by CROSSCALL.
  3. Configuring a Push-To-Talk app on a programmable button.

Does Sprint still have push-to-talk?

Can push-to-talk contacts be pushed from the Corporate Administration Tool to smart devices running Sprint Direct Connect Plus? Yes, push-to-talk contacts can be pushed to the Sprint Direct Connect Plus app.

What happened to Nextel Direct Connect?

Nextel’s iDEN network offered a then unique push-to-talk “walkie-talkie” feature in addition to direct-dialed voice calls….Nextel Communications.

Trade name Nextel
Defunct August 12, 2005
Fate Merged with Sprint Corporation
Successor Sprint Nextel Corporation NII Holdings

What was Nextel Direct Connect?

Nextel phones offer a service called Direct Connect that allows you to push a single button and connect with another Nextel user. This service is typically free as long as the other user is in the local coverage area.

Is there an app to pick up walkie talkie frequencies?

The Walkie Talkie app for Android is incredibly intuitive and doesn’t require you to create an account before use. When you first open the app, you’ll see the Welcome channel. You can select the power symbol to connect to that channel or use the arrows to browse different channels.

Is there an app that works like a walkie-talkie?

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.

Is zello free for personal use?

Zello makes a free push-to-talk (PTT) walkie-talkie app for personal use. Users interact one-on-one with other users, join a variety of public channels, and create private group conversations.

What app turns your phone into a walkie talkie?

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

Who offers push-to-talk?

Instant Two-Way Communication – Push to Talk offers two-way radio-type service via a designated button on select Verizon Wireless phones to provide instant voice communication.

Is Direct Connect still available?

Note: Legacy Sprint Direct Connect will be decommissioned at a future date. You will need to update the software and upgrade the device (in select cases) to use Direct Connect functionality.