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Remember NEXTEL? Meet the NEXT Generation of Push-to-Talk Communication.

 

By Nielson Communications

For many businesses across Wisconsin, including construction crews, logistics companies, municipalities, public safety agencies, utilities, and field service teams, the word NEXTEL still sparks instant recognition.

The unmistakable chirp.
 The instant connection.
 The reliability that made teams feel like they could communicate anywhere, anytime.

And for years, they could.

“What’s the modern replacement?”
 “Where did the simplicity of push-to-talk go?”
 “How do we get that reliability back, without buying expensive radio infrastructure?”

Good news: that solution is here. Introducing HORIZON Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC). The next generation of business communication.

The Legacy of NEXTEL

Nextel was founded in 1987 under the name FleetCall before becoming a national powerhouse known for its signature feature: Direct Connect.

Why Nextel was so popular:

  • Instant communication with a single push

     

  • Group talk in real time

     

  • Rugged, reliable devices

Nextel operated on the 800 MHz SMR band and used the iDEN network to carry digital voice packets instantly. At its peak, it had 20+ million subscribers.

However, after the Sprint merger and the emergence of 3G/4G networks, iDEN was unable to adapt, and by 2013, the Nextel system was shut down.

Today’s Replacement: HORIZON Push-to-Talk Over Cellular

The HORIZON PoC platform brings back everything people loved about Nextel and elevates it for modern business.

Why Businesses Are Switching to HORIZON:

✔ Instant push-to-talk calling
 ✔ Nationwide coverage using 4G/5G/LTE + your Wi-Fi
 ✔ No expensive infrastructure
 ✔ No frequency licensing required
 ✔ Compact, rugged devices with industry-leading voice clarity
 ✔ GPS tracking for workers and fleet vehicles
 ✔ Powerful dispatch console for supervisors and managers

HORIZON supports all Hytera PTT devices, including:

  • Lightweight handheld PoC radios

     

  • Rugged mobile radios for vehicles

     

  • Smart devices capable of running apps for manufacturing and logistics

This is Nextel modernized, optimized, and built for today’s workforce.

Ready to Bring Back Instant, Reliable Team Communication?

NCI is your Wisconsin resource for HORIZON PoC radios. Let us help you modernize your communication, without the cost, complexity, or frustration of traditional systems.

👉 Book a demo
👉 Request pricing
👉 Get your team set up in minutes

Contact us today and experience the NEXT generation of push-to-talk.