Can you use the walkie talkie feature on a nextel phone without having a contract?

Hello, I was wondering if you are able to use the walkie talkie feature on a nextel, sprint or boost mobile phone without having a contract with them. ThanksCan you use the walkie talkie feature on a nextel phone without having a contract?
Yes and no.



Direct Connect is a nationwide feature that requires you to have a service plan.



Direct Talk is a feature some of the Nextel phones are capable of, and this is the walkie-talkie feature but off the network and will work when you don't have an active plan and even when you don't have a cell signal. It has a range limit of about six miles.Can you use the walkie talkie feature on a nextel phone without having a contract?
No. It's considered "push-to-talk", a calling feature.