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PTT Select

Get reliable, secure voice and data group communication when traditional terrestrial communications are not available.

Reliable and affordable group communication when you need it most

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PTT Select is an advanced, push-to-talk (PTT) solution with app integration, for personnel in remote mission-critical situations where mobile services might not be available.

For safety, security and operational effectiveness, the service delivers up to 99.9% availability worldwide and end-to-end integrated 256-bit encryption. It includes high-quality, full-duplex audio communications enabling both parties to talk at once, with capacity for worldwide talk groups to keep teams together and working seamlessly in almost any scenario. And since PTT Select is designed to fill the gaps when terrestrial services fall short, it’s built to integrate seamlessly with mobile services too, keeping costs down without manual switching.

PTT Select is compatible with several ruggedized devices and also has a complete API definition for third parties to design their own interfaces. That’s why there are already several out-of-the-box Android apps for immediate deployment, and many companies have already integrated PTT Select into their own systems.

Whether you're a first responder, maintaining critical infrastructure, or a vital link in the supply chain, our real-time satellite communications, tracking, and mobile data are always available to safeguard your team’s success and safety.

Benefits

Bridges communication gaps in remote, challenging environments.

Seamless scalability: accommodate large workforces with diverse data requirements.

Switching without complexity: automatic switching between cellular and satellite networks for reliable cost optimization while removing the need for end user training.

Flexible service plans

We offer flexible and cost-effective plans to meet diverse business needs, including a customized service plan with a fixed monthly fee, allowing you to meet your budget by knowing that your communications cost will be the same each month.

A choice of setup approaches

Choose one of these approaches to set up the Viasat FT2225 satellite access device via Wi-Fi or hardwired Ethernet for communication on the move.

Where PTT Select makes a difference

Viasat’s PTT Select service helps teams operate confidently and safely in remote areas. Some examples of how it can help your organization are:

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Aid and NGO

Helping provide aid workers with reliable means of staying in contact with each other, with field camps and with HQ.

Environment

Climate monitoring for generating early Tsunami warnings.

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Healthcare

Helping enable communications in time-critical environments.

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Mining

Helping to connect remote workers to HQ and helping enable the real-time transfer of telemetry data from vehicles.

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Oil and gas

Helping to keep remote workers connected to HQ.

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Transport

Helping to track and manage eLog services, helping enable vehicle telemetry.

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Utilities

Helping to keep remote workers connected to the control center, whether they’re in the field or in vehicles.

Related use cases

Features

Robust capacity

Optimized traffic density for reduced cost-per-conversation.

Secure connectivity

Protected by AES 256 Link Layer Encryption. Secure key management and support for Terrestrial MPLS and VPN.

Track everyone’s location

Global Situational Awareness Mapping of all users in your Talk Groups.

Group communication

Unique global Talk Group teaming for instant workforce management and coordination (using multicasting which can also cut costs dramatically).

Always-on IP connectivity

Maintain a seamless internet connection as well as OTA Management & Control.

Service availability

Unify service over other L-band GEO operators to improve availability. Plus, enable better satellite restoration and congestion management.

Multicast features

Enables efficient data collection and OTA Remote Network Management and Configuration.

Interoperation

Integrated service that provides interoperability across a wide variety of devices and platforms.

Simultaneous scanning of all talk groups

Allowing complete control over message processing, showing group members’ locations and ensuring transmission of critical messages.

PTT Select service sheet

For more information on PTT Select’s technical specifications, coverage or service plans, please download the service sheet.