Verizon Rolling Out Nextel-Like PTT Service

Posted by simoniker on Friday August 15, 2003 @08:29AM from the push-to-trash-talk-extra dept.

aberson writes "Verizon Wireless announced today that it is rolling out a PTT (push to talk) phone service, targetted at business customers. They claim better coverage, 'presence' (away/available), and wireless web for about $10 more than Nextel and $10 more than a non-PTT Verizon plan. Pricing doesn't mention how 'high-speed' data will roll into this (which you can't get on Nextel), but you are using the CDMA2000 network to essentially do VoIP. If only it could be something cross-networkable like Sonim. Just wait a few months for the other carriers to catch up and cellular number portability to be enforced. Ironically, you can only get it on a Motorola made phone. Also, Verizon seems to be not caring about Nextel trying to copyright a generic technical term."

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The problem with people in general! RUDE! READ!! by Genjurosan · 2003-08-15 11:44 · Score: 0, Redundant

I use nextel and love PTT. It's fast and I know I'll never go over any minutes.

But here's the thing.. Just like my neighbors letting their dogs piss on my grass.. those same people don't use "PRIVATE MODE" for PTT. It's simple.. you push one button and you put the phone to your ear and PTT works just the same. I ALWAYS use private mode with PTT unless I'm in the privacy of my own home or in an area with no people.