Why can’t cellphones connect to each other directly, acting like walkie talkies, at distances similar to their ability to reach cell towers.

Question

Why can’t cellphones connect to each other directly, acting like walkie talkies, at distances similar to their ability to reach cell towers.

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Answer 1

Someone used to do this. Nextel? There was a way to push to talk to people in your contacts. I’m assuming they are totally capable but they gotta charge you those minutes!