Using Nextel DirectConnect®
Nextel Direct Connect on your Sprint phone offers instant
The following Nextel Direct Connect services are available:
⬤DirectConnect® – Allows
⬤GroupConnect® – Create and manage groups “on the fly” or online to connect instantly with up to 20 other Direct Connect users at the same time. (Currently Sprint phones do not support Group Connect calls with Nextel or PowerSource phones.)*
⬤TeamDCSM– Create a group online that allows nationwide group calling with up to 35 total Direct Connect users (with Sprint phones only). With Team DC, all members can access the most
*Later in 2008, users will be able to include Direct Connect users with Nextel phones in their Group Connect groups.
AboutYourDirectConnectNumber
Your Sprint phone allows you two different options for your Direct Connect number:
1.Separate numbers — Your Direct Connect number is a different one from your cellular number. It will be made up of three sets of digits separated by asterisks (for example, 44*5555*111).
2.A single number — Your Direct Connect number is the same as your cellular number (for example, 44*5555*111).