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Sprints New Dual-Protocol Phones

Sprints New Dual-Protocol Phones
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May 28, 2012
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Sprints New Dual-Protocol Phones

Sprints New Dual-Protocol Phones

Sprints Blend phone will make calls on the companys CDMA network and use Nextels iDEN service for push-to-talk. The Blend is aimed at consumers and is smaller and lighter than its other family members.

Photo: Sprint Nextel


Sprints New Dual-Protocol Phones – Using the Blend

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Sprint executives say that they expect Telenavs navigation service to be the most popular application added to the new Blend device. Pressing the push-to-talk button connects you to Nextels iDEN network, while dialing a number will use Sprints CDMA net


Sprints New Dual-Protocol Phones – Moving Upscale with the Buzz

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The Buzz is a slightly more expensive, more upscale model that features ruggedness meeting military standards, as well as a few added features such as the external screen. The Buzz is bulkier than its sibling, but its tougher.

Photo: Sprint Nextel


Sprints New Dual-Protocol Phones – Push to Talk

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Sprints Buzz will use both Sprints CDMA cell network for voice calls and Nextels iDEN network for push-to-talk. The phone lets you keep calling lists for each.

Photo: Sprint Nextel

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