Push to Talk
Instantly broadcast time-critical information at the push of a button
How your business can benefit from Bell Push-to-talk
Instant workgroup voice communications
Instantly communicate with up to 3,000† people at a time. You can also make 1:1 private calls to reduce chatter in larger groups, and talkgroup scanning makes sure you always hear your highest priority calls.
The right communication option for every situation
When something is difficult to describe, go beyond voice communication with integrated multimedia messaging and live video streaming.* You can also stay on top of missed calls with automatic voice message fallback when you are busy.
Real-time presence and location with geo-fence alerts
With real-time presence, you always know who is available before you reach out. For simple coordination or assistance, users can share their current location*. Supervisors can also receive alerts when users enter or exit a defined area.
Manage your team communication
Supervisors can interrupt any conversation in a talkgroup to keep the team on track or share an important update. For more urgent one-way messages, you can broadcast to up to 499 people with a single call. If a user misplaces their device, PTT access can be remotely disabled/enabled† to protect internal conversations.
Keep vulnerable workers safe with rapid response
When an emergency† is declared, an alert is instantly broadcast and a top-priority call initiated so at-risk workers get the fastest response. Supervisors and dispatchers can also perform welfare checks by remotely assessing battery and signal strength,† listening to active calls, and activating device microphones to assess the situation. If necessary, an emergency can be declared on the user's behalf.
Comprehensive cloud-based dispatch console
Dispatchers have access to all user features plus more, including call recording, logs, alerts, location-based talkgroups‡ and historical location tracking††. All from the convenience of a web-based console on a Windows PC. Our integrated dispatch console improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations so your teams can respond faster to urgent incidents and requests.
Industry Use Cases
Transportation
Improve delivery times and route efficiency with the PTT Dispatch Console, which allows you to track and communicate with drivers in real time. Dispatch the closest driver for improved customer experience, keep detailed logs, and quickly assist drivers when they need assistance. And with one-touch talk, drivers can keep their eyes on the road, not their phones.
Construction
Reduce downtime by instantly collaborating with up to 3,000† users in preset talkgroups on the job site, or multiple job sites across the country. Use PTT by itself, or to collaborate with your existing LMR radio users. Plus, enhance worker safety by knowing who’s on-site with location and geo-fence alerts.
Hospitality
Improve guest satisfaction and operational efficiencies by communicating with all on-site team members with the push of a button, using dynamic area-based talkgroups. Instant connectivity helps you respond quickly to emergencies and keep things running smoothly.
Public works
Connect multiple departments, agencies and mobile workers on a single communication platform, allowing them to communicate instantly and efficiently. Simply manage staff throughout the city using the integrated dispatch console.
Public safety
While not intended as a primary voice communications tool for first responders, PTT can be beneficial in supporting public safety organizations. Voice interoperability between traditional Land Mobile Radio systems radios used by first responders and PTT users enables dispatchers and support teams to relay important information to other agencies.†
Public safety and critical infrastructure organizations’ support teams can remotely perform user checks, track location or declare an emergency on behalf of PTT users in the field.† Emergency dispatchers can share images of suspects with officers within a specific geo-location, augmenting voice descriptions.‡
Canada’s best Push-to-talk solution
Learn more about PTT from your Bell representative.
Request a callbackResources
Whitepaper: What to look for in a PTT solution
Video: Connect your team like never before with Canada’s best Push-to-Talk solution
Case study: Windsor Regional Hospital
Case study: Niagara Regional Police Service
Case study: Graham Construction
Case study: Sure Track Courier
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PTT-compatible devices
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Radio/PTT Interoperability
Efficiently extend your coverage by connecting Push-to-talk and Land Mobile Radio users.
(†) Available as part of Bell’s PTT Advanced tier.
(††) Requires a subscription to Bell’s PTT Dispatch Console.
(‡) Requires a subscription to Bell’s PTT Dispatch Console. Available as part of Bell’s PTT Advanced tier.
(^) Eligibility restricted to First Responders and select Critical Infrastructure entities.