Walkie-talkie Communications on standard 2.5G
and 3G Networks
Comverse Push-to -Talk walkie-talkie-style
communications enable instantaneous voice transmissions between
individuals and groups, voice and picture messaging, and presence
information - coordinated by an attractive information-rich visual
interface that puts the user in firm control.
A New Communication Experience
Users press the "talk" button to
connect directly - like radio dispatchers - to individuals or groups: no
dial tones, dialling, ringing, or waiting associated with traditional
telephony. Going beyond traditional mobile-to-mobile pricing structures,
Push to Talk lets service providers compete in multiple markets.
For Youth: "This is the way real friends
inter-communicate." Fun, live walkie-talkie and group chatting
reward impulsive behaviour with immediate satisfaction.
For Families: "Direct and straight to the point."
Economical, improves communication and bonding between family members.
For the Enterprise: "Turns the mobile phone into a more
powerful working tool." A perfect team management tool that acts as
a mobile intercom.
Technology Advances Enable Service on
Existing Networks
Until now, deployment of walkie-talkie
services demanded a costly dedicated network. Breakthroughs in voice
quality, real-time response and handset clients allow 2.5G/3G operators,
for the first time, to deploy Push to Talk services using existing GPRS
and 1X networks resources. This makes attractive Push to Talk services
affordable for operators and less expensive for end users.
Advantages of Comverse's server/client solution include excellent
response times, an inviting visual interface, coordination with the
phone's internal contact list, presence capability indicating which
contacts are available, and future integration with voice mail and
Instant Communication for a full suite of comprehensive services .
Rich Features for End Users
Instant Voice Communication: No waiting for
dial tone, ringing, or answering from the other side.
Intrusive and Non-intrusive Modes: Start talking directly to the
other party using intrusive mode or send an invitation in non-intrusive
mode.
Group Communications: Talk to multiple recipients selected ad-hoc
or to pre-defined groups from the contact list.
Contact List: Server-based and internal phone contact lists.
Presence: Presence display indicates which contacts are
available.
Messaging: Voice messaging direct to individual or group; picture
messaging from phones with camera.
Visual Interface: Facilitates maintenance of personal and
business networks, identifies speaker in chat-room-like mode, and more.
Cost Effective: Economical wireless communication for families,
social groups, and work groups.
Operator Benefits
Push-to-Talk (P2T) is a long-range
walkie-talkie (half-duplex) service over 2.5G/3G mobile phones,
featuring:
Cutting-edge services differentiate
the operator and increase subscriber loyalty.
First-to-market operators attract
new customers and expand market share. Leverages existing network,
generating an excellent return on investment.
Integrates with Comverse Instant
Communications and Voice Mail products to provide a
comprehensive synergetic communication and infotainment
environment.
Push to Talk interface with contact and presence information provides
powerful connection and handling capabilities
