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JPS Partners Push-to-Talk

Push-to-talk partner ecosystem enabling cellular and radio interoperability

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JPS Partners Push-to-Talk Overview

  • Updated February 12, 2026

JPS Partners Push-to-Talk is an interoperability-focused solution framework that integrates leading push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) applications with JPS Z-Series gateways. It enables organizations to extend land mobile radio communications across cellular networks, supporting public safety, government, and commercial users.

The platform remains application-agnostic, allowing flexible integration with multiple PoC providers while maintaining secure, wide-area, mission-critical voice communications.

Key Features

  • Multi-Provider PoC Compatibility: Integrates with major push-to-talk applications including AT&T EPTT, ESChat, WAVE PTX, Zello, and more.
  • LMR and Cellular Interoperability: Bridges land mobile radio systems with cellular PoC networks for extended communication reach.
  • Z-Series Gateway Integration: Uses JPS Z-Series gateways to link disparate audio systems reliably.
  • Flexible Integration Methods: Supports software-level credential-based integration or shared-protocol network configuration.
  • Mission-Critical Focus: Designed for public safety, military, and government environments requiring secure communications.

Price

Plan Price Featured
PoC Integration (Custom) Contact Sales (Custom Quote) LMR-to-cellular interoperability, Z-Series gateway integration, Multi-provider PoC support
Public Safety MCPTT Deployments Contact Sales (Custom Quote) Mission-critical PTT features, FirstNet compatibility, Secure encrypted communications
Enterprise / Commercial Integration Contact Sales (Custom Quote) Wide-area coverage extension, Dispatch console compatibility, Hardware-based reliability

Price details: https://jps.com/about-us/our-partners/push-to-talk-providers/

Pros

Competitor

Pros
Motorola WAVE PTX Compared to WAVE PTX alone, JPS Partners offers broader interoperability by remaining PoC-agnostic. Organizations are not locked into a single carrier or application, which improves long-term cost control, flexibility, and ease of integrating legacy radio infrastructure alongside multiple cellular services.
ESChat While ESChat focuses on software, JPS adds hardware-based gateways that improve reliability and audio bridging across systems. This makes JPS more suitable for complex environments where multiple radio and PoC systems must work together without replacing existing assets.
Zello JPS Partners provides enterprise-grade and public safety interoperability beyond Zello’s app-centric model. It supports regulated environments, LMR integration, and mission-critical use cases that require more robust infrastructure and operational control.
Verizon Push-to-Talk Plus Unlike carrier-specific solutions, JPS enables cross-carrier and cross-platform communication. This reduces dependency on a single network provider and simplifies coordination between agencies or organizations using different PoC services.
Team on the Run JPS focuses less on workforce apps and more on core voice interoperability, offering superior integration with radios and dispatch systems. This makes it easier to deploy in environments prioritizing reliability and coverage over task management features.

Cons

Competitor

Cons
Motorola WAVE PTX Compared to WAVE PTX’s straightforward subscription model, JPS Partners requires hardware gateways and professional configuration, which can increase upfront cost and deployment complexity for smaller teams.
ESChat ESChat offers a more turnkey PoC experience, whereas JPS Partners may demand deeper technical expertise. Organizations without IT or radio engineering support may find setup and maintenance more challenging.
Zello For teams needing simple, low-cost communication, JPS can feel excessive. Zello’s ease of use and minimal setup contrasts with JPS’s enterprise-focused, infrastructure-heavy approach.
Verizon Push-to-Talk Plus Carrier-native services like Verizon PTT Plus are easier to activate quickly. JPS Partners prioritizes interoperability over speed of deployment, which may slow initial rollout.
Team on the Run Team on the Run emphasizes collaboration features such as tasks and messaging. JPS Partners lacks these application-layer tools, focusing instead on backend communication bridging.

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