Can you turn phones into walkie talkies?

X-TALK, the free walkie-talkie app developed by CROSSCALL Available on all Android smartphones, the app allows CROSSCALL users to create a discussion group and communicate instantly with its members.

Does Verizon have push-to-talk?

Push to Talk Plus is now available for Verizon Wireless customers, with enhancements such as improved voice quality and faster call set up time, on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Users also have the option to use Push to Talk over Wi-Fi.

How do I activate PTT on Verizon?

Visit My Verizon to add the Push To Talk Plus add-on to your account. For assistance with the Sonim XP5 / Sonim XP5s®, refer to Initial Setup. Utilize the 5-way navigation pad to highlight and the OK button to select.

How much does Verizon PTT cost?

Verizon adds Kodiak-powered enhanced PTT service for select Android phones for $5/month. Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) is launching a new push-to-talk service for certain Android smartphone users that includes new features for conference calls and group calls as well as the ability to launch PTT services over Wi-Fi.

What is PTT on a phone?

Push-to-talk, push to talk, or PTT, works by facilitating conversations across various communications lines. A push-to-talk switch or button is used to switch users from voice mode to transmit mode.

Is Push to talk free?

Download of the Push To Talk Plus application is FREE, but data charges will apply for the download. Push To Talk Plus service requires a monthly subscription (see My Account or contract for actual pricing). Important: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Does PTT exist?

The highly developed cell-phone infrastructure available in most countries has made PoC a very efficient and cost-effective method of communication, rendering the traditional PTT walkie-talkie obsolete.

How does Verizon Push To Talk?

Group Calling – Push to Talk’s Group Calling feature allows businesses to tailor communications. Instant Two-Way Communication – Push to Talk offers two-way radio-type service via a designated button on select Verizon Wireless phones to provide instant voice communication.