Push-to-Talk Over Cellular Global Market Report 2024

The push-to-talk over cellular market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.34 billion in 2023 to $4.67 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth observed in the historic period can be primarily attributed to several factors, including the increasing demand for public safety and security measures, the expansion of cellular networks facilitating communication, the proliferation of smartphones, a surge in the need for instantaneous communication, and the growing globalization of businesses.

The push-to-talk over cellular market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.35 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The forecasted growth can be attributed to several key factors, including the emergence of more robust emergency response agencies, the widespread adoption of remote work practices, a growing demand for mobile workforce solutions, heightened regulatory compliance requirements, and the expanding prevalence of telecommuting. Furthermore, major trends expected in the forecast period encompass the adoption of cloud-based solutions, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in voice recognition technologies, collaboration with unified communications systems, the incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors, and the deployment of 5G networks to enhance connectivity and performance.

The anticipated surge in mobile device penetration is poised to drive growth within the push-to-talk over cellular market. Mobile devices, encompassing a range of portable electronic gadgets, have become ubiquitous due to factors such as smartphone affordability, expanded internet access, and the prevalence of remote work. Push-to-talk over cellular technology enables mobile devices to function akin to traditional walkie-talkies, facilitating instant voice communication over cellular networks. For instance, in February 2024, Uswitch Limited reported a significant increase in mobile connections in the UK, surpassing the country's population by 4.2 million, marking a 3.8% growth from the previous year. This upward trend underscores the driving force behind the push-to-talk over cellular market.

Key players in the push-to-talk over cellular market are actively integrating advanced technological solutions into their platforms to enhance efficiency and productivity. One such solution is workforce management technology, assisting organizations in optimizing their workforce by managing various aspects such as scheduling, time tracking, and compliance monitoring. For example, Mobile Tornado introduced the world's first push-to-talk over cellular platform with integrated workforce management technology in February 2023. This innovative solution combines push-to-talk over cellular technology with workforce management tools, enabling organizations to efficiently communicate and manage remote and mobile workers using a single application and device. By digitizing manual tasks and assignments, this technology streamlines operations and enhances resource allocation while providing valuable business intelligence for informed decision-making.

In May 2023, Qualcomm Incorporated acquired Autotalks for approximately $400 million, aiming to integrate Autotalks' V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication technology into Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio. Autotalks, an Israel-based provider of V2X communication technology, including push-to-talk over cellular communication, brings expertise in enhancing vehicle safety through communication among vehicles and compatible technologies. This acquisition underscores Qualcomm's commitment to bolstering safety features in vehicles and advancing the adoption of push-to-talk over cellular technology within the automotive industry.

Major companies operating in the push-to-talk over cellular market are Samsung Electronics Co, Verizon Communications Inc, AT&T Inc, T-Mobile International AG, Airbus SE, Qualcomm Technologies Inc, Bell Canada, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Kyocera Corporation, Telstra Group Limited, Telus Corporation, Motorola Solutions Inc, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation Limited, Iridium Communications Inc, Tait Communications, Telo Systems Corporation Limited, Sonim Technologies Inc., Simoco Wireless Solutions Limited, RugGear GmbH, Enterprise Secure Chat (ESChat), Orion Labs Inc, Servicom Ltd, Mobile Tornado, GroupTalk Sweden AB, Azetti Networks Ltd., AINA Wireless, TeamConnect, Peak PTT, SIYATA Mobile Inc.

North America was the largest region in the push-to-talk over cellular market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the push-to-talk over cellular market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the push-to-talk over cellular market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) is a mobile telecommunications technology designed to facilitate instant voice communication across cellular networks. With the simple push of a button, users can engage in swift and convenient communication, particularly beneficial in group scenarios or for individuals needing to communicate while mobile.

The primary components of push-to-talk over cellular include equipment, software, and services. Equipment encompasses the necessary tools, devices, or attire utilized for specific purposes, featuring various connectivity such as 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, among others. It caters to enterprises of varying sizes, ranging from small to large, and finds application across sectors including public safety and security, construction, energy and utility, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, government and defense, as well as travel and hospitality, among others.

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The push-to-talk over cellular market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as instant communication, group communication, real-time voice transmission, and geolocation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The push-to-talk over cellular market also includes sales of smartphones, ruggedized handsets, dispatch consoles and land mobile radio systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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