Nextel Instant

Used the iDEN network , which was excellent for voice and PTT but struggled significantly with data speeds, becoming obsolete as the smartphone era began. Historical Reviews (Sprint-Nextel Era)

Data capabilities were described as slower than 1990s dial-up internet. nextel

By the late 2000s, reviews became increasingly negative as the merger with Sprint caused service integration issues: Used the iDEN network , which was excellent

Nextel as a carrier no longer exists for general consumers, but its legacy lives on: When Phones Were Fun: NEXTEL Used the iDEN network

Handsets like the Motorola i605 were praised for being "rugged" and "shockproof".

Instant nationwide PTT was unmatched by competitors for years. Cons: