MONTREAL – Bell launched Bell PTT on Tuesday, its newest foray into instant push-to-talk (PTT) communications, that it says leverages the high-speed data and broad coverage benefits of 4G wireless.
Offering instant communications at the press of a button with one or up to 100 other users, Bell PTT offers various advanced communications features, extensive Canadian coverage and U.S. roaming, data speeds of up to 21 Megabits per second, and new cloud services such as contact administrative tool that allows businesses to update and manage their contact lists through an online portal.
Bell PTT is available on devices such as the BlackBerry Curve 9360 smart phone, the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G superphone, and the ultra-rugged Sonim XP5520 BOLT. Bell also rolled out dedicated Bell PTT rate plans which include an introductory promotion offering push-to-talk access across Canada for $30 per month. Bell Mobility customers with a capable device can add PTT for $15 per month.
"Bell is proud to be first to introduce the next generation of Push-to-talk service to Canadian business customers”, said Wade Oosterman, president of Bell Mobility, in the announcement. “Combining fast data speeds, coverage for 97% of the Canadian population and the latest Push-to-talk phones and features, Bell PTT is a powerful and innovative communications service built to serve in the most demanding business environments now and into the future."
