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Push-to-talk: A feature of walkie-talkies and certain cellphones and instant messaging services that provides instant voice connectivity to the party on the other end. Push-to-talk is a one-way (half-duplex) communication....; Full Push-to-talk Definition >>

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Interop '07: Cisco layers push-to-talk on top of VoIP: Interop '07: Cisco layers push-to-talk on top of VoIPThis is not new.This feature has been on Cisco Phones including the predecessor 7920 for about 3 years. It was first bought to market by Cistera Networks in 2004 on the Cisco Call Manager and is probably the technology used in the...; Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., SpectraLink Corp., push-to-talk, VoIP, Avaya Inc., Vo-Fi; Discussion threads 2007-05-22
Interop '07: Cisco layers push-to-talk on top of VoIP: While a bunch of the solutions I've spotted on the Interop show floor so far have come from small innovative companies, Cisco is here demonstrating that even the big-boys can come up with a cool idea or two. Earlier today, Cisco CEO John Chambers took the stage for the...; Tags: General, Hardware Infrastructure, Interop 2007, IT Management, Mobile, Telephony, Wired &, Wireless; Blog posts 2007-05-22
Push-to-talk comes to BlackBerry handsets: Push-to-talk comes to BlackBerry handsetsGreat! As I have said, the BBPearl is the best smart phone ever!I just hope this PTT is extended to T-Mobile (best rates, unlimited data (web, text msgn, GPS maps, email) and 1000 anytime minutes for 59.00!)!Blackberry Pearl 7100Got this unit for Xmas, DAMN, its sweet,...; Tags: Handhelds, Cellular phones, RIM BlackBerry, push-to-talk, handset; Discussion threads 2007-01-04
IPICS: Making the Connection - Solution Integrates Push-to-Talk Radio Systems: The presenters of this webcast show how Cisco's IP Interoperability and Collaboration System securely link communications systems for first responders.; Tags: Push-to-talk, Radio, Cisco Systems Inc.; Webcasts 2006-11-02
Push to Talk Over Cellular - Stay Connected: Push to talk over Cellular PoC provides a direct one-to-one and one-to-many voice communication service over cellular networks. The service presents a superb opportunity for mobile operators to boost their existing Average Revenue Per User ARPU, as well as win new users, by providing a popular two-way radio service over...; Tags: Team, Nokia Corp., Push-to-talk, Radio, Connected Corp., Service, PoC, Team Management, Advertising & Promotion, Management, Marketing; White papers 2005-09-01

16.8 mln Americans used push-to-talk in 2004: The number of Push-To-Talk PTT and Push-To-Talk Over Cellular PoC subscribers will grow at a slow, but steady pace in the next five years, reports In-Stat. The US subscriber base will grow from 16.8 mln at the end of 2004 to 33.6 mln at the end of 2009, according to...; Tags: push-to-talk; Blog posts 2005-04-18
16.8 mln Americans used push-to-talk in 2004: The number of Push-To-Talk PTT and Push-To-Talk Over Cellular PoC subscribers will grow at a slow, but steady pace in the next five years, reports In-Stat. The US subscriber base will grow from 16.8 mln at the end of 2004 to 33.6 mln at the end of 2009, according to...; Tags: push-to-talk; Blog posts 2005-04-18
Push-to-talk on new LG phone: LG Electronics shows off this year's new cell phone lineupAt CTIA in New Orleans, LG Electronics shows off phones it will debut in coming months, including a GSM phone with push-to-talk capability. CNET's Kent German reports.; Tags: Cellular phones, LG Electronics Inc., push-to-talk, phone; Videos 2005-03-17
Sprint-Nextel merger: IP push-to-talk?: We have the overview for you on the technology integration challenges the Sprint-Nextel merger, formally announced today, will face.But since this space is dedicated to IP Telephony, we should concentrate on what this combination brings.We'll go over what the companies are saying. Then, I will make a prediction.The participants say...; Tags: IP, IP telephony; Blog posts 2004-12-15
'Push to talk' meets Wi-Fi: 'Push to talk' meets Wi-FiI just went a cell that worksas a phone; Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, push-to-talk, Wi-Fi; Discussion threads 2004-08-12
Qualcomm debuts 'push to talk' service in India: Qualcomm debuts 'push to talk' service in IndiaGood for indiansThis is a good technology for the illiterate indians. They dont need to learn to read numbers anymore. Just one push. Done.; Tags: push-to-talk, Qualcomm Inc.; Discussion threads 2004-05-27
Pushing to wiretap 'push to talk': Pushing to wiretap 'push to talk'Arabic PIG Latin?Or maybe even "mock Swede" would encript PTT.At least I'm sort of glad they keep trying.Bless their little button down hearts.these the ones""It is absolutely true that every day, criminals and terrorists are becoming more savvy with regard to technology," an FBI representative...; Tags: push-to-talk; Discussion threads 2004-04-16
Qualcomm lands push-to-talk deal in India: Qualcomm lands push-to-talk deal in IndiaIndia and jobsI think India sucks and the people smell like goats....The whole deal is full of mess.Too bad Nextel didn't "patent" PTT!It would be as stupid as Apple suing Microsoft over the graphical interface generic windows several year ago.; Tags: push-to-talk, Qualcomm Inc.; Discussion threads 2004-03-18
Nextel pushes new 'push to talk' features: Nextel pushes new 'push to talk' featuresExecutive don't need PTT....they've got worker bees to do that for them.Surveyors are asking the wrong segment of the working population.I've often wondered why cell phones don't have a failsafe mode where they communicate directly with each other when out of range of a...; Tags: push-to-talk, Nextel Communications Inc., Surveyor; Discussion threads 2004-03-18
Qualcomm prods phone maker into 'push to talk': Qualcomm prods phone maker into 'push to talk'Such a great storyI did not even read it.Why?I have owned Kyocera's "best highend" phones that they make, and.......Their the biggest pieces of crap I have ever owned.1. What moron company makes phone that turn "off" when they are full charged?2.What moron company...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Qualcomm Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., push-to-talk, phone, Kyocera Wireless Corp.; Discussion threads 2003-12-10
Nokia hopes push-to-talk phone moves fitness buffs: Nokia hopes push-to-talk phone moves fitness buffsAnother garbage Nokia.Another push to wait crap,can you hear me yet?Nothing will ever match Motorola and Nextel.; Tags: Nokia Corp., push-to-talk phone, push-to-talk, phone; Discussion threads 2003-11-14
White Paper: Push to Talk Technology: Push-To-Talk PTT is a special feature on a mobile phone that combines the functionality of a walkie-talkie or 2-way radio with the normal mobile phone. It provides simple communication to a group of people with just a touch of a button. It is often referred to in Nokia technical documentation...; Tags: Nokia Corp., Push-to-talk, Radio; White papers 2003-10-01
New Wireless Communication Solutions for Industrial Services: SpectraLink’s new NetLink i640 Wireless Telephones are setting a new standard for wireless communication in industrial enterprises. In this one-hour webinar, you will learn about new product attributes such as push-to-talk functionality, text-messaging, and 802.11 wireless LAN integration, and how these new devices can dramatically improve operational efficiency and productivity...; Tags: Push-to-talk, Wireless Communication, SpectraLink Corp., Wi-Fi, Wireless; Presentations
The Sonim Instant Communications Solution (ICS): Enabling Voice Services Over Wireless Data Networks, Push-to-Talk and Direct Messaging: The traditional solutions development model - everything proprietary and custom-built from the ground up -no longer offers advantages in the fiercely competitive communications industry. The Sonim ICS is a robust Push-to-Talk PTT application with more features than existing services. But don't let the "off-the-shelf" configuration fool you: The Sonim ICS...; Tags: Voice Service, Data Network, Wireless Data Network, Network, Push-to-talk, Messaging, Cellular Network, Intel Corp., Sonim Instant Communications Solution, 3G, Wireless, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Case studies

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