Push to talk

What is Push to Talk?

Push to Talk is a software technology for mobile phones that is designed to let you use your phone in real-time direct one-to-one and one-to-many voice communication. The primary technologies behind Push to Talk are SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and IP networks, such as GPRS, or WCDMA.

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How does it work?

Push to Talk technology channels voice communication through a data network for always-on* functionality. Mobile phones that are equipped with Push to Talk software and that have been subscribed to a mobile network’s Push to Talk communication service can establish a telephone conference with one person or a group of people. Pushing a specific or dedicated button on the mobile phone opens a voice channel to all selected participants, whose phones will automatically play the caller’s voice through the phone loudspeaker. Because it is similar to walkie-talkie, Push to Talk allows only one participant to talk at a time.

What are the benefits of Push to Talk?

• A quick telephone conference with a group of people
• Participants don’t have to answer the phone, as the speaker’s voice is automatically played through their phones’ loudspeakers