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Long-term users eventually reported frequent dropped calls and network instability as the system aged. Current Status

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

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

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) nextel

By the late 2000s, reviews became increasingly negative as the merger with Sprint caused service integration issues:

Primarily served business and field workers (construction, police, transport) due to its durable phones and efficient team-wide communication.