Push-to-Talk (PTT) is a walkie-talkie, two-way radio service that allows mobile users to communicate with one another with the simple push of a button. The walkie-talkie feature allows for the quick communication between two parties nationwide and without using their monthly allotment of minutes. The service is available on all major wireless providers; however, to use PTT, subscribers must be on the same wireless provider's network.
Instructions
1. Start the service. Press and release the "PTT" button on your phone. The next screen will appear and ask if you want to initialize PTT service; select "Yes." The next prompt will ask you to enter your desired name. Choose a unique PTT name; you can use up to 20 character. Save your name. After you enter and save your name, the service will initialize. Once the initialization is completed, you will receive a notification telling you you can use the service.
2. Organize your contacts. Push to Talk service cannot be used across wireless providers. For example a Verizon PTT user cannot use the service to communicate with an AT&T PTT user. Therefore, it is important to know which of your contacts subscribe to your wireless provider and are PTT subscribers as well. Make a list of these contacts because they will be added to your PTT contact list.
3. Set up your PTT list. Select the "Menu" key on your wireless device. Use your track ball or navigation keys to scroll over and highlight "Add Contact." Enter the name and cell phone number of the PTT subscriber. Press "Save." After you save the subscriber's name, an invitation will be sent to the desired contact. Once the desired contact accepts the invitation, you will be able to contact them using the PTT feature.
4. Creating a group. Select the "Menu" key on your wireless device. Use the navigation keys to highlight and select "Add Group." Create a name for the group that will help to distinguish it on your PTT list. You will then need to add members to the group. This feature may vary depending on your phone model. The majority of phones will allow you to select contacts from a list of people already on your PTT list. Select the name of every contact you want to add. Each contact will be sent an invitation to join your group. A group invitation will be sent to selected contacts; once the invitations are accepted, the group will be fully functional on your device.
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