MCPTT Explained: What It Is and How It Differs from PTToC

Push-to-Talk (PTT) technologies have become indispensable across industries — from logistics fleets and enterprise teams to emergency responders and defense forces. But not all Push-to-Talk is created equal. Two models dominate today’s broadband PTT landscape: PTToC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular) and MCPTT (Mission Critical Push-to-Talk). Both are valuable, but they serve very different purposes. This article introduces what MCPTT is and explains how it differs from PTToC, as part of our MCPTT Essentials Series.