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A Familiar 'Chirp' Fades Away »

Posted by: Ousama 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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It used to be all but impossible to walk down a city street in the Washington area without hearing the "chirp." The distinct beeping noise made by Sprint Nextel's walkie-talkie-like service, called Direct Connect, was so commonplace that it almost seemed a part of the aural landscape. These days, the chirp stands out because