Nextel Partners, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides wireless digital communications services using the Nextel brand name throughout the United States. It offers four wireless services in a single wireless handset, which include international and nationwide direct connect, digital cellular voice, short messaging, and cellular Internet access that provides users with wireless access to the Internet and an organization’s internal databases, as well as other applications, such as email. The company operates a digital mobile network compatible with the iDEN digital mobile network. As of December 31, 2005, the Nextel Digital Wireless Network covered approximately 42 million people in 297 metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. In addition, Nextel Partners offers wireless data solutions, such as asset tracking, workforce management, navigation and wireless payment solutions; and walkie-talkie services. The company also provides a range of handsets and related accessories. Nextel Partners, Inc. has strategic alliances with Nextel Communications, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. As of June 26, 2006, Nextel Partners is a subsidiary of Nextel WIP Corp.