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

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

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

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

Nextel was a wireless carrier famously known for its "push-to-talk" (PTT) service, which functioned like a nationwide walkie-talkie. While the original Nextel network was shut down in June 2013 following its merger with Sprint, reviews of its legacy service and impact are summarized below: Legacy Service Overview

Following the Sprint merger , customers reported a sharp decline in support quality and helpfulness.

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