50 Section 2B: Making and Answering Calls
Using Nextel DirectConnect®Nextel DirectConnect on your Sprint phone offers instant
two-way “walkie-talkie-style”communication between you
and your family, friends, and co-workers, all atthe click of a
button. Perfectfor get-in get-out conversations such as
checking status, getting information, getting directions, or
coordinating with others — fast. And Call Alertsends a
repeating alertto other Nextel Direct Connect subscribers to
letthem know you want to reach them.
The following Nextel DirectConnect services are available:
vDirectConnect® –Allows two-way radio communication
with other DirectConnect users.
vGroup Connect®–Create and manage groups “on the fly”
or online to connectinstantly with up to 20 other Direct
Connectusers at the same time. (Currently Sprint phones
do notsupport Group Connect calls with Nextel or
PowerSource phones.)*
vTeam DCSM–Create a group online thatallows nationwide
group calling with up to 35 total DirectConnect users
(with Sprintphones only). With Team DC, all members can
access the mostup-to-date group list on their phone.
* Later in 2008, users will be able to include DirectConnect users
with Nextel phones in their Group Connectgroups.
AboutYour DirectConnect Number
Your Sprintphone allowsyou two differentoptions for your
DirectConnect number:
1. Separate numbers — Your DirectConnectnumber is a
differentone from your cellular number. Itwill be made
up of three sets of digits separated by asterisks (for
example, 44*5555*111).
2. Asingle number — Your DirectConnectnumber is the
same as your cellular number (for example, 44*5555*111).