Communications technology and radio communications have come a long way over the last few years. Given the rise of push-to-talk over cellular technology, we thought it would be useful to clarify exactly what it is. It can also be abbreviated to either PTToC or PoC. Put simply push-to-talk over cellular is a communication technology that allows users to instantly communicate with each other by pressing a button on their device. In principle, PTToC is similar to traditional two-way radios, but, the big difference is that it uses cellular networks of instead of radio waves. This means that unlike conventional radio walkie-talkies, PoC users can communicate with each other across the world and regardless of the geographic distance.
Over the last decade, cellular networks have evolved to now provide superb network coverage across multiple continents. It’s this rapid expansion of cellular network coverage and signal reliability that has driven PoC’s popularity, now positioning it as the preferred technology option for businesses and organizations that need fail safe communications to keep their teams in touch at all times. With this new technology also comes the potential to significantly reduce operating costs, with PTToC devices working on cellular network platforms, rather than costly and outdated radio signal transmissions.
So how does PTToC work?
PoC works by using the cellular infrastructure of Mobile Network Operators to instantly transmit data between both individuals and groups.When a user presses the push to talk button on their device, their voice is converted into digital data and sent over the cellular network to the other user’s device. The other user’s device then decodes the digital data and plays it back as audio – and PTToC isn’t just limited to voice data. The Mobile Tornado platform also allows for the transmission of images, video, files, PDFs and other media.
Who should use PTToC
The applications for push to talk over cellular are huge, with multiple industries benefiting from the reach and diverse number of devices that can utilise the technology. However, the greatest opportunity is to first recognise industries dependant on radio signal operated devices. The blue light emergency services, construction and transport services, councils that operate traffic enforcement and security firms that offer private sector security to lone workers or site security operations could all benefit from PTToC.
If you’d like to find out more regarding PTToC and how our Mobile Tornado platform boasts market leading functionality and is device agnostic and compatible with a Android and Apple devices, as well as a huge range of specialist devices, then please contact us for free and friendly advice.
