Nextel Direct Connect to remain functional

Nextel Direct Connect to remain functional

Sprint Nextel has stated that they have no plans to close down their walkie-talkie network. Market rumors stated that they were considering closing down this Nextel-branded service.

Dan Hesse, Sprint’s president and chief executive officer spoke about this service: “Nextel Direct Connect provides a differentiated experience for our customers. Sprint has invested significantly during the past two years, and the network is performing at best-ever levels. Customers can expect to see continued investment and the introduction of new handsets to utilize the network’s unique capabilities.”

UBS analyst John Hodulik spoke about this service offered by the company: “Moving customers off of the iDEN network at a faster clip would allow the company to begin grooming its network — and lower costs — and could eventually lead to a decommissioning or sale of the iDEN network.”