Sprint extends Direct Connect support to 1xRTT, roaming areas

Sprint announced today that its new Direct Connect service is now available in the carrier's 1xRTT coverage areas and roaming areas. Direct Connect is Sprint's CDMA-based push-to-talk service that replaces its old iDEN service. It previously was only available in areas with 3G EV-DO coverage. Sprint says that users will have the same features in 1xRTT areas as they do in 3G coverage, but that initial call setup time will be longer if they are on 1xRTT. The new roaming and 1xRTT capabilities should be available to Direct Connect users today.

Source: Sprint

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