Set up the groups
Match channels and users to sites, shifts and responsibilities.
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Push-to-talk communication
One press. The right team.
Give field teams a familiar press-to-speak experience across supported cellular and Wi-Fi networks, with call groups set up around the operation.
- FIELD
- Handheld PTT devices
- VEHICLES
- Mounted terminals
- CONTROL
- Dispatch options
- NETWORK
- Cellular and Wi-Fi
THE PRACTICAL USE
Put the information where someone can use it.
Push-to-talk over cellular keeps the speed and simplicity of radio communication while using available data networks. Teams can be grouped by site, shift or function, and suitable devices can add location, applications and safety features.
Talk groups
Set up communication groups around sites, teams or operational roles so the right people hear the call.
Dispatch and control
A suitable control application can help a coordinator manage groups, see available location information and speak to field users.
Handheld and vehicle options
Choose focused PTT radios, rugged smart handhelds or an in-vehicle terminal based on where and how the team works.
Wider operating area
Communication can continue wherever the chosen network and configuration provide suitable data coverage.
Coverage, audio performance and availability depend on the mobile or Wi-Fi network, the device and the approved configuration. We confirm those points before rollout.
HOW IT FITS
A simple field-to-control workflow.
The detail is configured around your sites, people and escalation process.
Equip the team
Assign the device type that suits each role, from a focused radio to a smart handheld or vehicle terminal.
Coordinate from control
Give supervisors the communication and visibility tools agreed for the operation.
CONNECTED CAPABILITIES
Build the wider workflow.
Use related hardware and software where it adds a clear operational purpose.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What to confirm before rollout.
The final behaviour depends on the chosen device, application, network and operating procedure.
Is push-to-talk over cellular the same as a two-way radio?
The user experience is similar, but the call travels over a supported cellular data or Wi-Fi network rather than a conventional radio repeater network.
Can field users be split into groups?
Yes. The call groups and user permissions are set up around the agreed operating structure.
TALK TO SURGE
Start with push-to-talk communication.
Tell us how the team works now, where the gaps are and what you need to see. We'll help define the right combination of devices, software and setup.