| Corporate/Developer Program Information |
| Company name: |
Nextel Communications, Inc. |
| Company address: |
2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191 |
| Company URL: |
http://www.nextel.com |
| Developer Program URL: |
http://developer.nextel.com |
| Developer Program Information & Services |
| Name |
Nextel Developer Program |
| General Description |
The Nextel Developer Program's portal, developer.nextel.com, is designed to offer developers all of the resources required to develop for the Nextel platform. Nextel's Developer Program provides information about Nextel's handsets and network, special deals on phones and service, and business opportunities with Nextel.
Nextel supports three program levels that each carry a unique set of benefits:
- Registered Developer - independent application developers who have completed the site registration form.
- Certified Application Developer - independent or corporate application developers that have completed the Motorola/Nextel Wireless Certification program and launched a J2ME application on iDEN Update.
- Wireless Data Business Partner - an organization that has established a business relationship with Nextel resulting in a formal co-marketing agreement.
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| Technical Services Provided |
- Document Library
Library of development tools including the Motorola iDEN Java Application loader, various sample code, and other relevant documentation.
- Discussions
Discussion board is actively moderated by Nextel staff.
- Technical Support
Free technical support is provided via email - developer_support@nextel.com.
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| Business Services Provided |
- Business Opportunities
Nextel offers two discrete business opportunities, application certification and partnership, for interested developers as described below.
- Phones & Services
Three discounted Developer Rate Plans are available in the US; visit developer.nextel.com for international availability.
- Program Support
Free program support is provided via email - developer_program@nextel.com.
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| Support for J2ME application distribution (tethered by cable)? |
Yes |
| Support for J2ME application distribution (over-the-air)? |
Yes |
| Newsletter |
[X] Yes [ ] No Frequency: As needed |
| Developer Conferences / Events |
Scheduled throughout the year. |
| Developer Training Offerings |
Scheduled throughout the year. |
| Handsets/Devices that support J2ME platform: |
1.5+ million J2ME-enabled handsets
Nextel i50sx, i55sr, i85s, i90c and i95cl
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| Application Certification |
| Certification Program Name |
Nextel/Motorola Wireless Certification Program |
| URL address where information can be found on application certification: |
http://developer.nextel.com |
| If relevant, describe different certification types/levels: |
Designed specifically for J2ME developers, the Application Developer opportunity helps to guide the developer through the product testing and marketing activities required to successfully bring a software application to market. Through the Nextel/Motorola Wireless Certification Program, J2ME applications completing the process may be distributed for sale via the Nextel/Motorola iDEN Update Web site.
Developers who successfully launch an application automatically become Certified Application Developers in the Developer Program.
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| Please describe full certification process (include forms that need to be filled out by developer): |
Developers interested in the certification program should visit http://developer.nextel.com to complete the Application Certification Form. The J2ME team will review your application and respond with level of interest and next steps within 3 weeks. To submit an application for testing, developers must include:
- Pre-tested JAD and JAR files
- Developer Questionnaire
- User Guide
- Traffic Flow Template (network aware applications only)
Incoming applications must successfully complete a trademark search prior to testing. Applications are submitted for AV&V testing on the 1st and 15th of each month. Testing is completed within 2-4 weeks from the date of submission.
Following successful completion of testing, the application is loaded to the distribution server and the vendor setup process begins. Once complete, the application is posted for sale to iDEN Update, at http://www.nextel.com/idenupdate.
Questions may be addressed to j2me_applications@nextel.com.
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| Cost to developer for application certification: |
There is no certification cost for developers certifying their applications through Nextel. However, once certified, applications that are sold on iDEN Update are subject to a standard 80-10-10 net revenue share agreement, where the developer receives 80%, Nextel 10%, and Motorola 10%.
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| Partnership Information |
| URL address where information on partnering can be found: |
http://developer.nextel.com |
| If relevant, please describe different partnership types/levels: |
Nextel seeks to forge partnerships with companies that have a high correlation with our overall data strategy and vision. Typically, our partners offer a suite of products or services that are complimentary to Nextel's own and are a significant presence in Nextel's key markets. This relationship is structured both to increase the visibility of the partner's solution or service, and to grow Nextel's and the partner's presence in selected target markets.
Firms chosen by Nextel as business partners automatically become Wireless Data Business Partners in the Developer Program.
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| Please describe full partnership process to distribute applications to customer base (include forms that need to filled out): |
Companies interested in pursuing a partnership with Nextel should visit http://developer.nextel.com, complete the Partner Profile Form, and submit the form to businessdevelopment@nextel.com. Nextel's Business Development team will review your information and respond with level of interest and next steps within 3 weeks.
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| Revenue share model for application distribution: |
Varies |
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