Nextel Delivers Wireless Solutions Ideal for Government; Priority Access, Emergency Group Connect and the r750plus AFU.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2003 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 NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NXTL) today announced a new Wireless Solutions suite of products and services for local, state and federal agencies and organizations. Nextel is offering key tools including Priority Access, Emergency Group Connect and a new rugged handset, the r750plus Advanced Feature Unit (AFU AFU All Fouled Up (polite form) AFU alt.folklore.urban (newsgroup) AFU Association Française d'Urologie AFU All Fired Up AFU Assistance Au Freinage d'Urgence ), that together make up an ideal supplemental communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. for daily operations and emergency situations. "Nextel is continuing to build on its proven track record in providing communications solutions for local, state and federal officials," said Leon Frazier, vice president, public sector for Nextel. "In addition to the voice and data capabilities included as part of every Nextel public safety solution, Nextel's advanced features allow public safety the command, control and interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. that are imperative today." Public safety and law enforcement professionals around the country already rely on Nextel to supplement their mission critical communication needs. This new product suite further strengthens government officials' access to instant, interoperable The ability for one system to communicate or work with another. See interoperability. , reliable, and secure communications. Priority Access Priority Access allows designated public safety dispatch calls to receive a higher priority, increasing the likelihood that Nextel Direct Connect(R) - the incredibly powerful long-range walkie-talkie feature - and Emergency Group Connect calls will go through during times of potential network congestion In data networking and queueing theory, network congestion occurs when a link or node is carrying so much data that its quality of service deteriorates. Typical effects include queueing delay, packet loss or the blocking of new connections. . Priority Access intelligently applies levels of priority, based on classifications set by federal guidelines, ranging from federal and state executives to disaster recovery personnel. This service is offered to designated public health and safety customers and is available on all Nextel handsets. Emergency Group Connect Emergency Group Connect provides priority, preemptive pre·emp·tive or pre-emp·tive adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of preemption. 2. Having or granted by the right of preemption. 3. a. access to Nextel network resources during times of congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. . This feature, which can only be initiated using the new r750plus AFU handset, allows users one-touch access to talkgroup members by pressing the easy-to-find red button located at the top of the handset. Once pressed, a unique tone will sound and "EMERGENCY" will flash in the display of other r750plus AFU users during the Emergency Group Connect call. Talkgroup members using other Nextel handsets can receive an Emergency Group Connect call and retain priority treatment for the duration of the call. r750plus AFU The r750plus AFU is Nextel's first handset to offer Emergency Group Connect initiation by using the easy to find red button on top of the phone. The handset is designed to support the needs of Nextel customers who require a rugged wireless handset that can withstand physically demanding environments, as well as provide multiple communication services in a single device. In addition to the advanced features, the r750plus AFU phone incorporates a wide variety of standard Nextel capabilities including: Nextel Direct Connect, Digital Cellular, Wireless Web, text and numeric messaging, VibraCall(R) Alert, an integrated speakerphone speak·er·phone n. A telephone or telephone attachment that contains both a loudspeaker and a microphone, allowing several persons to participate in a call at the same time without the telephone receiver being held. Noun 1. , and predictive text Predictive text is an input technology designed for mobile phones. The technology allows words to be entered by a single keypress for each letter, as opposed to the multiple keypress approach used in the older generation of mobile phones. entry. Remote microphones with built-in push-to-talk capability designed specifically for the r750plus AFU also are available. Nextel's state-of-the-art push-to-talk technology currently allows public safety officials to take their Direct Connect(TM) service with them when they travel, giving them the ability to use the long-range walkie-talkie feature in the areas to which they travel. Nationwide Direct Connect service will be available in the third quarter, further extending the ability of public safety personnel to communicate instantly in times of need. Measuring 5.51 x 2.35 x 1.73 inches, the r750plus AFU weighs just over 11 ounces with a standard battery. The phone provides standby time of 82 hours and talk time of up to 285 minutes. The r750plus AFU is available nationwide through Nextel direct sales representatives. "The r750plus AFU adheres to military standards for ruggedness and expands on Nextel's core strength of providing direct, reliable, person-to-person communications at the touch of a button," noted Frazier. Wireless Data Applications Nextel offers a robust suite of secure wireless data applications for mobile law enforcement. Through its recent launch with Voyager Systems Inc., of Voyager Query(TM), Voyager Contact(TM) and Voyager ChoicePoint(TM), law enforcement can access updated data and interactive query capabilities over the Nextel National Network. For example, public safety officials can now: -- Search criminal justice and public records databases, as well as collect and report field contact information directly from their Nextel handsets, personal digital assistants or laptop computers. -- Access NCIC and state database queries for Hit/No Hit determination as well as e-mail capability for handset-to-handset, handset to car, handset to dispatch, one-to-one, and one to all messaging. Nextel leads the industry in providing its customers with wireless solutions that increase the productivity of the mobile workforce. Bringing to market an enterprise-strength wireless platform, Nextel allows public safety organizations to extend their reach by enhancing communications interoperability and control. Nextel's wireless solutions combine a rich array of applications, services, partnerships, a reliable network, 4-in-1 wireless service (including digital cellular, Nextel Direct Connect(R) 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. service, Two-Way Messaging and Wireless Web), and overall customer support. Nextel continues to work with its vendor partners to develop data applications designed specifically for the public safety community. About Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, a Fortune 300 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully-integrated wireless voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. services including Nextel Direct Connect(R) - the long-range digital walkie-talkie feature; high quality digital cellular services; Nextel Online(R) wireless data content and business solutions; and two-way messaging services. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. have built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network covering 197 of the top 200 U.S. markets. Nextel's wireless voice and packet data communications services are available today in areas of the U.S. where approximately 240 million people live or work. Nextel's wide range of services are available on the General Services Administration The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.A. § 751). The GSA sets policy for and manages government property and records. Contract # GS07T03BGD BGD Bangladesh (ISO Country code) BGD Brigade BGD Air Bangladesh (ICAO code) BGD Belgrade/Beograd BGD Black Gangster Disciple (gangs) BGD Brassica Genome Database 0003 and are available to all federal, state and local agencies, including education institutions, utilizing federal funds Federal Funds Funds deposited to regional Federal Reserve Banks by commercial banks, including funds in excess of reserve requirements. Notes: These non-interest bearing deposits are lent out at the Fed funds rate to other banks unable to meet overnight reserve . |
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