fiberguy
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Re: Hopefully This Brings Another Competitor Back
I wouldn't say that Nextel users are not concerned with data. I can tell you that many businesses are dependent on the PTT, however, major corporations, like Comcast even, moved to Sprint for the HSD over PTT which, in this case, is a major step back.
I for one, too, just once case here speaking for myself, dropped Nextel over Sprint for the data as well. I definitely miss the PTT side of the system, but, since everyone else I know (about 25 users) dropped Nextel for other brands like Sprint and AT&T for the needs of HSD & for better PDA access.
Many businesses are moving to network capable applications requiring a good internet connection. When it comes down to it, the PTT will lose out in the long run. What's a shame is they didn't do more to bridge the iDEN and CDMA phones like they started, and brought out more PDA iDen capable phones. (THAT was a MAJOR mistake on their part as well)
But, like so many others have said, Spring royally fu*ked up Nextel when they purchased it; and this deal NEVER should have went through.
Honestly, if Nextel would "sprint-off" into their own land again, AND if they'd do something by keeping the PTT and merging the voice and data with a CDMA or other technology, and package it with good customer service  .. they'd have a winner. I'd *probably* dump Sprint in a heart beat. (Though I do like the $99 simply everything plan, too)
.. one can dream. |
