Iridium Push-to-Talk (PTT)

Fast. Simple. Secure. Global.

Iridium Satellite Push-to-Talk Overview

Make the whole world your network. With Iridium satellite Push-to-Talk (PTT), one-to-many communications are instant, simple, and always available. Any team member, no matter where they are on the planet, can talk with their group at the push of a button. Iridium PTT takes group communication far beyond the limits of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems. With zero dependency on-ground infrastructure, easy, over-the-air provisioning of devices, and real-time management of talkgroups, Iridium PPT offers the most flexible and truly mobile group communication system available.

Compatible two-way radios, including Iridium Extreme PTT, Icom IC-SAT100 and IC-SAT100M, are built for speed, allowing you to connect with your team instantly and securely, wherever rapid coordination and control are needed. You can even connect existing devices working on other IP-based networks, including LMR and cellular, to your Iridium PTT talkgroups.

Benefits of the Iridium PTT solution:

  • No network towers are needed for communication
  • No such thing as dead zones
  • No infrastructure to build or maintain, significantly cutting operating costs and setup time

Iridium Push-to-Talk

Iridium PTT Coverage

Only Iridium provides 100% global communications coverage

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Stay connected everywhere. Iridium is the leading commercial satellite network in the world and the only one that provides voice and data communications across every inch of the planet — including the earth's oceans, airways and polar regions.

Push-to-talk coverage is available everywhere on Earth - on land, at sea, and in the air. PTT service usage is available anywhere within the radius of the talkgroup areas you define in the Command Center app.

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Iridium Satellite Phones & Devices

Iridium and Icom Satellite PTT radios take group communication to the next level. Feature-rich and rugged, they support high-intensity users in the harshest conditions. With Iridium and Icom PTT devices, fast, simple, and secure group communication to anywhere on the planet is never more than a button-push away. Compare satellite PTT devices.

Iridium Command Center

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Command Center

A powerful, intuitive dashboard for centralized control.

The true power of the Iridium Push-to-Talk solution lies within the Command Center. The intuitive and robust web-based tool offers the complete flexibility to manage talkgroups, coverage areas, and PTT devices on the fly within seconds.

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Iridium Satellite PTT Service Plans

Iridium service plans for the PTT devices can be either three (3) months or twelve (12) months. Both plans offer the convenience of unlimited PTT usage and cost flexibility by size of coverage area.

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Satellite PTT Radio Applications

In-vehicle communication

In-vehicle communication

Maritime onboard communication

Maritime onboard communication

In-building communication

In-building communication

In-field communication on the go

In-field communication on the go

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iridium PTT (Push-to-Talk) network?
With the Iridium Push-to-Talk (PTT), the entire world is your network. Iridium PTT delivers low-latency, secure group communication at the push of a button — anywhere on the planet. When used with the PTT Command Center, agencies and organizations can quickly and easily define coverage areas and user talkgroups and make changes on the fly within seconds — without having to build infrastructure.
What is the Iridium PTT Command Center? 
The Iridium PTT Command Center is a drag and drop interface that makes it easy to configure users, talkgroups, and coverage areas in seconds. A fully interoperable platform enables other organizations or agencies to share channels and talkgroups within the system.
What do the Iridium PTT service plans look like? 
Iridium PTT service plans include a choice between two device fee plans, a talkgroup monthly fee depending on the coverage area that best services your field of work, and an optional voice plan for the Iridium Extreme® PTT handset only. Whether you prefer the convenience and familiarity of an LMR-style radio such as the Icom IC-SAT100 or the Iridium Extreme® PTT dual-mode device, we got you covered!
What about the PTT device activation?
Our team of experts will help you choose the right device, talkgroup, and service plan that best suits your needs. They will help you activate your device and provide you with a walkthrough on the best practices for operating a satellite PTT device.
What does BlueCosmo offer?
We guarantee you 24/7 customer support and care! A dedicated account manager will take care of your needs and make sure you choose the right solution for your business. We don't stop at that; we offer next-day shipments, 24/7 technical support, and an industry-leading warranty program that includes our promise to replace your defective unit within five business days. Your ongoing access to the critical comms that drive your business matters to us the most.

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