What is Sprint Direct Connect?

What is Sprint Direct Connect?

Sprint Direct Connect Plus is a push-to-talk solution that keeps your workforce in constant real-time contact with each other, support teams and headquarters. Compatible devices List of phones and tablets that work with Sprint Direct Connect Plus.

Does Sprint still offer phone connect?

Sprint/T-Mobile announced earlier this year that they will be shutting down their 3G service in January of 2022. That means that any Sprint/T-Mobile devices that only work with 3G — including the Sprint Home Phone Connect 3 — will no longer work after February of next year.

What is TDC app?

The T-Mobile® Direct Connect® app enables push-to-talk communications with T-Mobile® Direct Connect® devices including best-in-class features such as 1-to-1 Direct Connect calling and Group Connect calling all with the convenience of touchscreen controls.

What is a direct connect phone number?

Your Sprint phone allows you two different options for your Direct Connect (DC) number. number is unique and different from your cellular number. It will have 3 sets of numbers, each separated by an asterisk (for example, 99*9999*999). number is the same as your cellular number.

Why did Sprint turn off LTE calls?

Calling PLUS consists of two services; Wi-Fi Calling and LTE Calling (Beta). Only the LTE Calling (Beta) service needs to be turned Off on your device. Sprint is no longer supporting this service to accommodate network improvements.

What happened to Nextel Direct Connect?

was an American wireless service operator that merged with and ceases to exist as a subsidiary of Sprint Corporation, which would later be bought by T-Mobile US and folded into that company….Nextel Communications.

Trade name Nextel
Defunct August 12, 2005
Fate Merged with Sprint Corporation
Successor Sprint Nextel Corporation NII Holdings

What are PTT devices?

Push To Talk (PTT) is a two way radio like service for businesses that uses GSM mobile phones instead of traditional 2-way radios or Two way radio users, looking for more stable and effective communication.

Can I use Kyocera duraxtp and Sprint Direct Connect Plus at the same time?

However, you cannot use both at same time so we highly recommend you uninstall the old Sprint Direct Connect Now application to avoid issues. If you have a Kyocera DuraXTP and you want to switch back you must turn off Sprint Direct Connect Plus and use ##3224246# to bring back the old Direct Connect settings menu.

Does Sprint sell feature phones with Wi-Fi Connection?

No, however most legacy Sprint Direct Connect devices are several years old, and upgrading is encouraged to get the best product experience. Does Sprint sell feature phones that are capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks? Yes, Sprint currently offers these devices. Kyocera DuraTR is an example.

Will the new Sprint Direct Connect Plus be available for new devices?

Will the new Sprint Direct Connect Plus be available to download for new smart devices? Yes, Sprint Direct Connect Plus is available via the App Store and Google Play for select devices running iOS 9 or Android Lollipop at a minimum. Click herefor full device list.

How do I switch back to the old Sprint Direct Connect settings?

If you have a Kyocera DuraXTP and you want to switch back you must turn off Sprint Direct Connect Plus and use ##3224246# to bring back the old Direct Connect settings menu. Note: Legacy Sprint Direct Connect will be decommissioned at a future date.