Guide
Push-to-Talk for business: the complete guide
What Push-to-Talk is, how PTT over Cellular works, PTT vs. two-way radio, and how to turn your team's phones into advanced radios.
Blog
Topic: Push-to-Talk
Communication
Why the frontline chooses voice: 85% of messages are audio
Data from 91.5 million messages shows 85% of frontline communication is voice (PTT) — about 8 audios per text. Why people working in the field talk instead of type.
Communication
The frontline conversation lasts 3 seconds: the economics of instant communication
Half of all frontline voice messages last 3 seconds or less. Why immediacy is a productivity lever — with data from 91.5 million messages.
Communication
What's the ideal field team size? What 16,000 channels show
Most operational channels run a median of 2 and up to 6 people — plus a broadcast layer that reaches ~100. How to structure your operation's comms, with data.
Regulation
Does a two-way radio need an Anatel license?
Type approval and an operating license are not the same thing. See when a radio is license-free, when the SLP requires a grant and fees, and why a PTT app over cellular doesn't.
Comparison
BiPTT vs StaySafe: lone worker protection with or without team voice?
StaySafe is a dedicated lone worker alarm. BiPTT combines SOS, man-down and check-in with Push-to-Talk voice and dispatch. An honest comparison for UK operations.
Comparison
BiPTT vs Voxer: walkie-talkie app for teams — messaging or operations?
Voxer is a popular voice-messaging walkie-talkie. BiPTT adds dispatch, live location, recording and worker safety. An honest comparison for business use.
Comparison
Zello app: what it is, how it works and the alternative for business
Understand what the Zello app is, how its Push-to-Talk works, and why companies choose BiPTT for team communication. Compare and start free.
Communication
Two-way radio app: how to turn the phone into a radio (and start free)
See how a two-way radio app turns your team's phones into Push-to-Talk radios — with management, location and a free plan to get started.
Logistics
Fleet communication: how to connect dispatch and driver in real time
Coordinate your fleet with instant voice, real-time location and driver itinerary — all on the phone, with BiPTT. See how it works.
Safety
Lone worker app: protect field staff with the phone they already carry
A lone worker app turns the smartphone into an SOS and man-down device — with location, check-in and instant voice. See how BiPTT compares to dedicated devices.
Communication
Long-range two-way radio: how to get national reach over the app
Long-range two-way radio with no repeater: see how a Push-to-Talk app gives range wherever there is mobile coverage — a whole city, state or country.
Comparison
Zello radio: using the phone as a two-way radio (and the business alternative)
Want to use your phone as a radio? See how Zello does it, the limits for business, and why BiPTT replaces the two-way radio with management and safety.
Communication
Walkie talkie app: the best Push-to-Talk app for work teams
Looking for a walkie talkie app? Turn your team's phones into Push-to-Talk radios with unlimited range, location and central management. Start free with BiPTT.
Comparison
Zello walkie talkie: how it works and the alternative for business
How Zello turns the phone into a walkie talkie, where it falls short for business, and why operations choose BiPTT. Compare and start free.
Costs
Two-way radio vs. app: when to switch (and when not to)
Two-way radio or Push-to-Talk over the phone? An honest comparison of cost, coverage, latency and traceability — plus 4 questions to decide what makes sense.
Concepts
What is PTToC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular)? Meaning and how it works
PTToC stands for Push-to-Talk over Cellular: instant voice communication (press to talk) over the mobile network. Learn what it is and how it works.
Comparison
Zello Alternatives: the best Push-to-Talk app for deskless teams
Looking for a Zello alternative? Compare features, team management, lone worker safety and support, and see why companies choose BiPTT for frontline teams.
Management
Dispatcher: the complete operations guide
The Dispatcher platform transforms the operational efficiency of many companies through its ease of management and time optimization.
Communication
What is real-time communication (PTT)?
Real-time communication, also known as Push-to-Talk (PTT), enables instant voice communication between individuals or groups using digital devices.