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Nextel keeps moving on push-to-talk
Nextel Communications isn't waiting for more mobile operators to roll out would-be competitors to Direct Connect, the pioneering "push-to-talk" service that lets subscribers talk instantly to friends and associates. It's charging ahead to extend that service and its capabilities, reports InfoWorld. Amongst the new features: - Nextel will be introducing a handset-to-handset push-to-talk capability that lets users keep communicating even if the cellular network goes down. This capability could be critical for public safety employees in emergencies. - Nextel plans to introduce camera phones and MMS capabilities this year, enabling its business customers using MMS, to send audio and video files to and from phones. |
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