Push to Talk network Cross
Posted by on February 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
After several "fake starts" in existing network providers, there is finally a viable installation of PTT mobile phone in the UK.
For the first time in the UK, a push to the discussion and facilities available "via computer networks.
This innovation is different from any other system of PPH, anywhere else … worldwide.
All the major networks are covered, so that a user of T-Mobile in Manchester at the same time can talk with Vodafone in London and Orange users in Cardiff. All connections are seamless and users are fully aware of the network technology of the Cross.
To further talk over Cellular (PoC) is not a new concept by any means. The thought of using the phone as two-way radio is very well loved in the United States.
There were several problems with previous attempts by suppliers PTT airtime in the UK …
- Latency (delay in the audio through the system).
- The lack of publicity (possibly because companies get less revenue from the calls?)
- The lack of public awareness about the benefits of PTT. (People tend to reckon of the phone calls as they have always been used … 1 to 1).
- Users within the group were linked to the use of the same network.
There is a new initiative in the UK market, led by a company called InTechnology. By investing heavily in a series dedicated PTT server, one for each cellular provider, and linking them together, they have overcome two major obstacles.
Users can subscribe to the service, regardless of your company, and audio delays are a thing of the past.
Find out more about this on your website.
Conventional two-way radio or private mobile radio (PMR), is limited by various, mainly topographical factors. Considering that the PoC is limited only by the availability of GPRS coverage. It has been said by some telephone users only involves pressing button and makes the process more cumbersome. (A button on the phone must be pressed while talking).
Thinking logically, this is the only way the system can be used with multiple users trying to talk at once. ie while a user is speaking, all other group members are prevented from doing so. The real advantages of PTT are done when you need a "group" of conversation. Question any existing two way radio users the utility of "open" communications are.
During a PTT call the speech is digitized and sent via the GPRS data network to the consignee, or more useful, more recipients, so the "group" conversations can be anywhere there is phone coverage.
The system also operates at international level, while the UK recorded enabled mobile Sim international roaming, albeit at a higher cost for international transport of data.
Note that this system is not a cheap alternative to the standard voice call rates. This is a third party add on, and charge a service fee. It is aimed primarily at business users.
The least we need is a data enabled SIM card, plus ongoing payments to the supplier PTT.
Push to Talk network Cross
Posted by on February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
After several "fake starts" in existing network providers, there is finally a viable installation of PTT mobile phone in the UK.
For the first time in the UK, a push to the discussion and facilities available "via computer networks.
This innovation is different from any other system of PPH, anywhere else … worldwide.
All the major networks are covered, so that a user of T-Mobile in Manchester at the same time can talk with Vodafone in London and Orange users in Cardiff. All connections are seamless and users are fully aware of the network technology of the Cross.
To further talk over Cellular (PoC) is not a new concept by any means. The thought of using the phone as two-way radio is very well loved in the United States.
There were several problems with previous attempts by suppliers PTT airtime in the UK …
- Latency (delay in the audio through the system).
- The lack of publicity (possibly because companies get less revenue from the calls?)
- The lack of public awareness about the benefits of PTT. (People tend to reckon of the phone calls as they have always been used … 1 to 1).
- Users within the group were linked to the use of the same network.
There is a new initiative in the UK market, led by a company called InTechnology. By investing heavily in a series dedicated PTT server, one for each cellular provider, and linking them together, they have overcome two major obstacles.
Users can subscribe to the service, regardless of your company, and audio delays are a thing of the past.
Find out more about this on your website.
Conventional two-way radio or private mobile radio (PMR), is limited by various, mainly topographical factors. Considering that the PoC is limited only by the availability of GPRS coverage. It has been said by some telephone users only involves pressing button and makes the process more cumbersome. (A button on the phone must be pressed while talking).
Thinking logically, this is the only way the system can be used with multiple users trying to talk at once. ie while a user is speaking, all other group members are prevented from doing so. The real advantages of PTT are done when you need a "group" of conversation. Question any existing two way radio users the utility of "open" communications are.
During a PTT call the speech is digitized and sent via the GPRS data network to the consignee, or more useful, more recipients, so the "group" conversations can be anywhere there is phone coverage.
The system also operates at international level, while the UK recorded enabled mobile Sim international roaming, albeit at a higher cost for international transport of data.
Note that this system is not a cheap alternative to the standard voice call rates. This is a third party add on, and charge a service fee. It is aimed primarily at business users.
The least we need is a data enabled SIM card, plus ongoing payments to the supplier PTT.