NEXTEL ONLINE FEATURES TRAVEL CONTENT FOR MOTORISTS.eXitSource (formerly Interstate in·ter·state adj. Involving, existing between, or connecting two or more states. n. One of a system of highways extending between the major cities of the 48 contiguous United States. Noun 1. America), the definitive source of real-time travel content for motorists en route, has signed an agreement with Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system. , Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTL), a leader in wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. . A new wireless Web application from eXitSource will be one of the services available for Nextel Online(SM) subscribers. eXitSource's wireless Web content connects interstate highway Noun 1. interstate highway - one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States interstate highway, main road - a major road for any form of motor transport travelers to eXitSource's in-depth, relevant data on travel services at every exit in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , providing essential road travel information, such as gas, food and lodging en route, precisely when drivers need it. Designed with ease-of-use and motorist safety in mind, eXitSource is an invaluable resource for emergency needs, as well as for enhancing the safety, convenience and enjoyment of highway traveling. Unlike wireless travel services that require street addresses and zip codes zip code System of postal-zone codes (zip stands for “zone improvement plan”) introduced in the U.S. in 1963 to improve mail delivery and exploit electronic reading and sorting capabilities. , eXitSource has a data presentation format designed to be user friendly. Motorists access the database using a simple scroll-and-click text menu to enter the interstate and exit numbers. "We're proud to team with Nextel Communications, which is focused on developing new and differentiated products for the business traveler," said Chris Blair, Vice President of Alliances and Business Development of eXitSource. "eXitSource and Nextel will help transform the mobile traveler's driving experience and set the standard for providing real-time travel information en route, in a format that is easier to use than any service of its kind." Under the terms of the agreement, eXitSource will be one of the featured selections on the Nextel Online menu. Both companies will share responsibility for market education, including advertising and marketing. "eXitSource with its unique travel database and presentation format will help Nextel as we extend our commitment to introduce a complete range of customized information services See Information Systems. for our customer on the move. eXitSource adds tremendous value to our core services The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. by enabling users to rely on their mobile phones as a integral source of information," said Greg Santoro, vice president, web-based services, Nextel. About eXitSource Opening its doors for business in 1994, eXitSource (formerly Interstate America) is the definitive source of real-time travel content for motorists en route. Using its comprehensive, proprietary database of businesses ahead on every interstate highway exit in the United States and Canada, eXitSource delivers authoritative data products across wireless, Internet and print media that help leisure motorists and professional drivers locate businesses and resources along interstate highways exactly at the time of need. Motor Trend magazine has called eXitSource's Exit Authority guide "The Bible of Interstate Travel." For more information, call +1 (800) 683-3948. About Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, Inc., based in Reston, VA, is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the United States covering thousands of communities across the United States. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc., currently serve 98 of the top 100 U.S. markets. The Nextel National Network offers a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular, text/numeric paging, wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. and Nextel Direct Connect* -- a digital two-way radio A voice network that provides an always-on connection enabling the user to just "push the button and talk." Also called "dispatch radio," two-way radio has traditionally been used by police, fire, taxi and other mobile fleets. feature. In addition, through Nextel International, Inc., Nextel has wireless operations and investments in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, the Philippines, Peru, Chile and Japan. For more information, visit http://www.nextel.com or call 703-433-4700. |
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