Direct Connect
Direct Connect® - the walkie-talkie service that instantly connects you to all other Nextel users - across town, across the country, and now even across borders to Latin America and Canada.

Durable Design
Adheres to Military Standard 810 F for Dust, Shock, and Vibration. Performs in dusty environments, stands up to short drops and exposure to vibration from heavy machinery use.

Java Applications for the i560
Get answers at your fingertips or take a break from a hectic schedule with included applications and games. Pre-loaded applications include: TeleNavTM 3.0 for audible driving direction (requires subscription), Trimble Outdoors (requires subscription). Games include: Tetris Demo and Space Invaders Demo. Visit www.nextel.com/downloads for additional applications, full game versions, details on content and download instructions.

Group Connect^SM Walkie-Talkie
Users can instantly connect a group of people nationwide - all at once - with Nextel's group walkie-talkie service. 

GPS Enabled
Lets you view your approximate location and when making 911 calls helps emergency personnel to locate you if your phone had adequate access to GPS satellite signal and the emergency response center is equipped to process such signals. Supports non-Java location-enhanced services such as Mobile Locator^TM.

65K Color Display
Vibrant display with enhanced clarity allows you to customize your screen with downloadable wallpapers, adjustable color palettes, and choice of three font sizes.

Multimedia Messaging
Send or receive multimedia messages (either audio, images, text or all three in the same message) to or from email addresses and other Nextel MMS users. You can even wirelessly store multimedia on a Nextel web site. 

Direct Talk^SM - The Off-Network Walkie-Talkie
Nextel's all-digital off-network walkie-talkie that works anywhere, anytime between compatible phones within a range of up to 6 miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions). Direct Talk provides reliable back-up communications tool in times of emergency, network outage, or when traveling to remote areas not under Nextel coverage such as hiking, cruise vacations or inside buildings.

Speakerphone
Hands-free cellular conversations are always available with the built-in speakerphone.

Direct Send
Nextel, the leader in Push-to-Talk^(SM) communications, now gives you the ability to Push-to-Send contact information from your i560's contact list to other Nextel Direct Send-enabled phones…instantly!

Airplane Mode
Turn off network connection and use programs, games, voice record, and datebook. Check FAA rules and regulations for proper use of electronics during flight. Phone will display “Airplane Mode” while in use and display “Service Restricted Airplane Mode On”.

Downloadable Games, Ring Tones and Wallpapers
Your i560 comes pre-loaded with cool digital content, and it's never been easier to personalize your phone even more! Simply press the menu button on your phone and then select "Downloads" to get the latest games, ring tones, applications, and wallpapers. Or browse the catalogs online at www.nextel.com/downloads.

Assignable Ring Tones
Assign unique ring tones to contacts for audible notification and caller identification during incoming calls. Use the "Downloads" menu to choose from hundreds of additional ring tones to personalize your phone (phone-initiated purchases and downloads require a Nextel Online plan).

Voice Activated Dialing
Press a button and speak to dial numbers or access features.

Walkie-Talkie Speaker / Privacy Mode
Use the private speaker button to switch from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments.

600 Contact Entries
Store up to seven numbers for each contact (up to 600 entries)

VibraCall® Alert
Notifies you of incoming phone calls, Nextel Direct Connect^® calls, messages and Voice Mail without a sound.

SIM Card
Includes a "600 Contacts & 25 Groups" SIM card for support of Nextel's Group Connect service.