Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) Solutions

Offering enhanced performance and situational awareness ​capabilities – on a platform that offers interoperability and ongoing innovation.

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Mission-critical solutions

Offering FirstNet users two options of public safety-grade group communications:

FirstNet Push-to-Talk

Starting at

$10/mo.

True network-integrated broadband push-to-talk service, designed for ease-of-use with innovation at its core.

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FirstNet Rapid Response

Starting at

$12/mo.

Built on a foundation of LMR innovation and leadership, with rich-media services that enhance situational awareness.

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Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk benefits

Enhanced situational awareness capabilities only available on LTE and 5G

Benefit Details
Capabilities beyond voice-only PTT Add video, location and data services while retaining reliable two-way PTT capabilities. Receive the highest level of traffic prioritization* on the FirstNet network. *Other than mandated emergency calling.
Enhanced coverage Expand beyond the limits of local Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems with nationwide coverage – and better in-building coverage – on the only network built with and for public safety.
Consistent performance Adopt known and familiar LMR functionality and principles with always-on priority for consistent performance.
Inter-agency mutual aid Facilitate mutual aid requests and communication between dispatchers, first responders, and command staff on cellular and LMR platforms.
Security Meet your requirements for performance and reliability with a highly secure service, engineered with geo-redundancy and 24/7/365 monitoring to guard against physical and cyber threats.
Web-based administration Dynamically provision talk group functions and share inter-agency resources for near real-time cross-collaboration.

L3Harris XL radios + FirstNet Push-to-Talk

Offers the best of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and best of mission critical broadband-based PTT

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Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk resources

Experts share why these solutions are integral for your team

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Navajo Nation: Improving safety in the field

Hear from Wildlife Conservation Officer Harold Moses and Wildlife Law Enforcement Manager John Montjoy about how they’re using services like FirstNet Rapid Response with Push-to-Talk to improve communications and safety in the field.

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