
Cat-1 PoC Industry Solutions: A Smarter Alternative to Traditional Radio
Cat-1 PoC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular) delivers the simplicity of rapid walkie-talkies with long-range coverage — ideal for logistics, construction, event security, and facilities teams.
In industries where reliable voice communication matters, Cat-1 PoC radios offer nationwide/global 4G coverage without repeaters or spectrum licensing. Compared to UHF/VHF, DMR, or ham radio, Cat-1 PoC provides easy deployment, predictable costs, and rugged, long-standby devices for frontline staff.
Core Benefits
- Long-range coverage: Works across cities and states where a cellular signal exists.
- Simple PTT: One-button operation for private (1-to-1) and group (1-to-many) calls.
- Predictable cost: Primary expense is a modest data plan; initial free data may be included.
- Rugged & long battery: Multi-day standby and field-ready housings.
- Scalable groups: Supports large group calls; TIDRADIO supports up to 200 users per group.
Industry Use Cases
Logistics & Transportation
Acts as dependable long-range walkie-talkies for drivers and mobile crews across state lines — rugged and ready for long shifts.
Construction & Field Services
Reliable voice across noisy, spread-out job sites without repeaters — emergency alarm and voice recording features help with safety and compliance.
Event Security & Large Venues
Secure group calls across venues and cities using commercial 4G — ideal for multi-site security teams.
Facilities Management & Hospitality
Staff can roam between basements and rooftops with LTE fallback, keeping maintenance and security teams connected.
Why TIDRADIO Cat-1 PoC?
- Global coverage — Built to operate on 4G networks across many countries.
- Free initial data — Simplified trials and predictable rollout costs.
- ODMaster platform — Free management platform for device registration and OTA updates.
- Flexible calling — One-to-one and one-to-many group calls, with groups up to 200 users.
- Long standby — Enterprise batteries and rugged housings for field operations.
Note: Cat-1 PoC is intended for wide-area, push-to-talk voice communication. For true off-grid or satellite-level coverage, please consider hybrid solutions.