Who is "Nextel Partners" and Where Are They?

Sprint tells me that I can now call "most nextel and boost users" for free because i have mobile-to-mobile in my plan. When asked what they mean by "most" they explain that a "small branch" of Nextel chose to remain a separate company and didn't merge with Sprint.

Is this a nationwide division, or are they localized in one area? I would like to know where "Nextel Partners" exists so I know if I am calling one of these people or not. Are they a pretty big group or not?

Thanks to anyone who knows...

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well being in the 'dirty duval' u are nextel. i am in upstate ny abd we have partners. as far as i know its a subsidiary . if u want a coverage map, just go to www.getnextelnow.com . my question tho, i talk to people in jax all the time via 2 way. im also there everysummer. i wonder if while im there its considered nationwide direct connect. or if its changed to local. also, where is a good place to buy housings and things in jax?? when there i stay over on the North Side

thanks for the reply... i typed my zip into their coverage thingy and it said...

Unable to process your order. Out of Service Area.

We apologize for the inconvenience, however we currently do not provide service in your desired zip code. Please visit Nextel.com for further assistance with activating Nextel service in your area.

I would assume that means you will be out of area here, but not sure. As far as 'housings' you mean for your phone? I buy all my accessories and things on ebay because they are either overpriced in the stores or hard to find what you want. Around here a lot of convenience stores carry phone accessories, and little independently owned cellular stores are a dime a dozen.

Also, if you are going to be down here and getting charged extra to use your phone, maybe think about a boost phone just for while you are down here which is $1.50/day for the walkie-talkie feature, that is if it would be cheaper than whatever they would charge you for being out of their primary coverage area.

well i have nationwide DC so im not too worried about it . yea i knew that partners doesnt cover jax, but i dont know its whole coverage area. i think its mostly New England. u can put in my zip to give it a try.......its 12208 .

does anyone else know where Nextel Partners is selling service besides upstate new york? I am really just curious now more than anything. If you want to find out you can go to THIS SITE and put in your zip code. thanks for looking!

i think they are really up north mostly...like newyork, vermont, maine ect...

they have horrible customer service!!!

Nextel Partners is the Provider for nextel service here in Iowa. I would love to be a Nextel Communications customer, but I want nothing to do with Nextel Partners. Nextel Partners is reason I am using Boost.

I hope someday Sprint tells "Partners" to take a hike.

yea...same here. but i cant use boost here...well not get our area code at least. so im using my partners phone...its not too bad