UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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NEXTEL PARTNERS, INC.
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[NEXTEL PARTNERS LOGO] NEXTEL PARTNERS, INC.
4500 CARILLON POINT
KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98033
October 7, 2005
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the special meeting of Nextel
Partners, Inc. Class A common stockholders to be held on October 24, 2005. THE
SPECIAL COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO ARE
UNAFFILIATED WITH NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE
FOR BOTH PROPOSALS ON THE AGENDA.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, no matter how many or how few shares you may own.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE VOTE TODAY BY TELEPHONE, VIA THE
INTERNET, OR BY SIGNING, DATING AND RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD IN THE
ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
Best regards,
[signature]
John Chapple
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President, Chief Executive Officer
Nextel Partners, Inc.
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REMEMBER:
YOU CAN VOTE YOUR SHARES BY TELEPHONE, OR VIA THE INTERNET.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE EASY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ENCLOSED CARD.
If you have questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE, AT 1-877-750-5837
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