MCPTT(미션 크리티컬 PTT)는 PoC 또는 PTToC(PTT-Over-Cellular) 기술의 진화 형태이며, APCO P25 및 TETRA와 같은 디지털 LMR(육상 이동 무선) 시스템에서 미션 크리티컬 그룹 통신 성능을 충족하거나 이보다 높은 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 3가지 서비스는 총칭하여 MCX 또는 MCS(미션 크리티컬 PTT, 비디오, 데이터)라고 부릅니다.
주목할만한 것은 비 미션 크리티컬 PoC 또는 광대역 PTT 서비스를위한 캐리어 통합 솔루션과 OTT(Over-the-Top) 솔루션 모두 2000 년대부터 존재했으며 다양한 부문의 상업용 비즈니스 사용자의 협업과 생산성 향상을 목표로 하는 것입니다.2G 셀룰러 기술인 iDEN을 고려하면, 최초의 PoC 도입은 한층 더 1990년대에 거슬러 올라갑니다. Railway Mobile Communication System)의 준비, 전력망의 변화, Industry 4.0의 디지털화 구상에 의해 추진되고 있습니다.
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Southern Linc, Telus, Bell Canada, SFR, KPN, Swisscom, Telia, Foroya Tele, Plus(Polkomtel), STC(Saudi Telecom Company), Omantel, Telstra, Telecom Argentina와 같은 많은 공공 모바일 사업자들이 첫 번째 응답자와 기타 중요한 통신 사용자 그룹 간의 B2B 고객 기반을 확대하기 위해 MCPTT 서비스 제공을 배포하거나 배포 중입니다. 파리 공항의 Hub One의 개인 셀룰러 네트워크, 스페인의 SIRDEE(State Emergency Digital Radiocommunications System), 이탈리아 내무부의 공안 LTE 플랫폼, Tampnet의 해외 사설 4G/5G 네트워크, 핀란드의 VIRVE 2.0 미션 크리티컬 광대역 서비스, Turkiye의 KETUM 하이브리드 좁은 대역 광대역 시스템, 오만의 공중 광대역 네트워크, 카타르 MOI(내무부) 사설 LTE 네트워크, 두바이의 중요한 통신을 위한 Nedaa의 4G 네트워크 등 전용 중요한 통신 광대역 네트워크에도 구현됩니다.
MCPTT 및 브로드밴드 PTT 서비스의 수익은 2028년 말까지 120억 달러 이상에 달할 것으로 예측되며, 2025-2028년에 CAGR로 약 11%의 성장이 전망됩니다. 계속해서 가입자의 대부분을 차지하지만, 이 성장의 대부분은 다양한 산업의 모든 규모의 기업과 미션 크리티컬한 최종 사용자 조직에서 점점 채용이 진행되고 있는 3GPP 표준 준거의 MCX 서비스 제공에 의해 촉진되고 있습니다.
이 보고서는 세계 MPTTT 광대역 PTT 시장에 대한 조사 분석을 통해 밸류체인, 시장 성장 촉진요인, 보급 장벽, 실현 기술, 운영 모델, 응용 시나리오, 주요 동향, 미래 로드맵, 표준화, 사례 연구, 생태계 기업 프로파일 및 전략 등에 대한 정보를 제공합니다.
예측 세분화
시장 예측은 다음과 같은 하위 시장과 해당 하위 카테고리별로 제공됩니다.
MCPTT 및 광대역 PTT 서브 마켓
MCX/PTT 소프트웨어 코어 인프라
최종 사용자 단말기 장비
구독 및 서비스 수익
표준 준수
3GPP 표준 준수 MCX 솔루션
비 MCX 광대역 PTT 솔루션
소프트웨어 코어 인프라 부문
MCX/PTT 클라이언트 및 애플리케이션 서버 플랫폼
eMBMS/5G MBS 미들웨어 네트워크 컴포넌트
LMR 광대역 상호연결 솔루션
디스패치 및 제어실 시스템
녹음 및 합법적 도청
디바이스 폼 팩터
스마트폰
러그드 휴대폰
차내 단말
액세서리 및 기타
디바이스 액세스 기술
광대역 전용 MCX/PTT 디바이스
하이브리드 LMR 광대역 디바이스
수직 산업
공공안전
방위
수송
유틸리티
석유 및 가스
광업
건설
제조
의료
소매 및 호스피탈리티
기타
지역 시장
북미
아시아태평양
유럽
중동 및 아프리카
라틴 및 중앙아메리카
다루는 기업 목록
3AM Innovations
3GPP(Third Generation Partnership Project)
450 MHz Alliance
4K Solutions
Abiom
ACCF(Australasian Critical Communications Forum)
ACMOSS(Agency for Operational Security & Rescue Mobile Communications, France)
AdvanceTec Industries
AdventHealth
AINA PTT
AIR(American International Radio)
Air France
Airbus Public Safety and Security
Alea
ALECOM
Alphi Apparel
Alstom
AM Telecom
AMA(Alberta Motor Association)
Amcom(Netherlands)
APCO(Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) International
Aqura Technologies
Aramco(Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
ARCIA(Australian Radio and Communications Industry Association)
ARIB(Association of Radio Industries and Businesses, Japan)
ASELSAN
AT&T
Athesi
ATIS(Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions)
Atos
Atripco Delivery Service
Azetti Networks
BAPCO(British Association of Public Safety Communications Officials)
US NIST(National Institute of Standards and Technology)
US NPSTC(National Public Safety Telecommunications Council)
UBBA(Utility Broadband Alliance)
UIC(International Union of Railways)
Ulefone
University of Malaga
UPV/EHU(University of the Basque Country)
Utimaco
Valid8
Verizon Communications
Vertel
Viasat
VIAVI Solutions
Vocus
Vodafone Netherlands
Vontas
Voxer
Walkie Labs
White Mountain Adventures
Windsor Regional Hospital
WLE(Westfalische Landes-Eisenbahn)
Zebra Technologies
Zello
Zetron
ZTE
다루는 나라
아프가니스탄
알바니아
알제리
안도라
앙골라
앵귈라
안티쿠아바부다
아르헨티나
아르메니아
아루바
호주
오스트리아
아제르바이잔
바하마
바레인
방글라데시
바베이도스
벨라루스
벨기에
벨리즈
베냉
버뮤다
부탄
볼리비아
보스니아 헤르체고비나
보츠와나
브라질
영국령 버진아일랜드
브루나이
불가리아
부르키나파소
부룬디
캄보디아
카메룬
캐나다
카보베르데
케이맨 제도
중앙아프리카 공화국
차드
칠레
중국
코코스 제도
콜롬비아
코모로 제도
콩고
쿡 제도
코스타리카
코트디부아르
크로아티아
쿠바
키프로스
체코 공화국
콩고 민주 공화국(구 자이르)
덴마크
지부티
도미니카
도미니카 공화국
동티모르
에콰도르
이집트
엘살바도르
적도기니
에리트리아
에스토니아
에티오피아
페로 제도
미크로네시아 연방
피지
핀란드
프랑스
프랑스령 기아나
프랑스령 폴리네시아(구 타히티)
프랑스령 서인도 제도
가봉
감비아
조지아
독일
가나
지브롤터
그리스
그린란드
그레나다
괌
과테말라
건지섬
기니 공화국
기니 비사우
가이아나
아이티
온두라스
홍콩
헝가리
아이슬란드
인도
인도네시아
이란
이라크
아일랜드
맨 섬
이스라엘
이탈리아
자메이카
일본
저지
요르단
카자흐스탄
케냐
키르기스스탄
키리바스
한국
코소보
쿠웨이트
라오스
라트비아
레바논
레소토
라이베리아
리비아
리히텐슈타인
리투아니아
룩셈부르크
마카오
마케도니아
마다가스카르
말라위
말레이시아
몰디브
말리
몰타
마셜 제도
모리타니
모리셔스
마요트
멕시코
몰다비아
모나코
몽골
몬테네그로
몬세라트
모로코
모잠비크
미얀마
나미비아
네팔
네덜란드
네덜란드령 안틸레스
뉴칼레도니아
뉴질랜드
니카라과
니제르
나이지리아
니우에
북한
북마리아나 제도
노르웨이
오만
파키스탄
팔라우
팔레스타인
파나마
파푸아뉴기니
파라과이
페루
필리핀
폴란드
포르투갈
푸에르토리코
카타르
레위니옹
루마니아
러시아
르완다
사모아
사모아(미국)
상투메 프린시페
사우디아라비아
세네갈
세르비아
세이셸
시에라리온
싱가포르
슬로바키아 공화국
슬로베니아
솔로몬 제도
소말리아
남아프리카 공화국
스페인
스리랑카
세인트키츠 네비스
세인트루시아
세인트 빈센트 그레나딘
수단
수리남
스와질랜드
스웨덴
스위스
시리아
타지키스탄
대만
탄자니아
태국
토고
통가
트리니다드 토바고
튀니지
튀르키예
투르크메니스탄
터크스 케이커스 제도
아랍에미리트(UAE)
우간다
영국
우크라이나
우루과이
미국령 버진제도
미국
우즈베키스탄
바누아투
베네수엘라
베트남
예멘
잠비아
짐바브웨
목차
제1장 서론
제2장 MCPTT 및 광대역 PTT 서비스 개요
PTT(Push-to-Talk)란
MCPTT 및 브로드밴드 PTT 솔루션 유형
MCPTT 및 브로드밴드 PTT 밸류체인
시장 성장 촉진요인
기존 LMR 시스템의 한계
디바이스와 네트워크 구축의 비용 절감
무선 통신 사업자의 새로운 수익원에 대한 욕구
QPP(QoS, 우선도, 선점) 기능 제공
크리티컬 브로드밴드, 인더스트리 4.0의 디지털화와 기업 변혁
효과적인 3GPP 워킹 커뮤니티와 혁신 경로
프라이빗 4G/5G 셀룰러 네트워크의 성장
위성 기반 NTN(비지상 네트워크)의 통합
시장 장벽
상업용 셀룰러 네트워크의 범위 갭과 취약성
D2D(Device-to-Device) 통신용 사이드링크 칩셋 에코시스템
진정한 상호 운용성에 대한 우려
시장의 단편화 위험
최종 사용자 커뮤니티의 서비스 가능성
디지털 LMR 네트워크의 연장 계약
제3장 MCPTT 및 광대역 PTT 기술
시스템 아키텍처 및 기능 요소
MCPTT 및 브로드밴드 PTT 용도의 기능
LMR의 상호 운용성을 위한 솔루션과 인터페이스
MCX 서비스 시스템 간의 상호 운용
QoS의 차별화와 서비스의 탄력
범위 확장 및 오프 네트워크 통신
제4장 표준화 및 공동 활동
3GPP
ATIS
EENA
ETSI
GCF
IETF
OMA SpecWorks
PSCE 및 European Projects
TCCA
TIA
미국 DHS
미국 NIST
미국 NPSTC
UIC
기타
제5장 MCPTT 및 광대역 PTT 서비스 사례 연구
서비스 제공업체의 사례 연구
최종 사용자 조직의 사례 연구
제6장 시장 규모의 추계와 예측
MCPTT 및 광대역 PTT 서비스의 미래 전망
MCX/PTT 소프트웨어 인프라
MCPTT 및 광대역 PTT 단말기기
구독 및 서비스 수익
지역의 세분화
북미
아시아태평양
유럽
중동 및 아프리카
라틴아메리카 및 중미
제7장 주요 생태계 기업
3AM Innovations
4K Solutions
AdvanceTec Industries
AINA PTT
AIR(American International Radio)
Airbus Public Safety and Security
Alea(Leonardo)
ALECOM
Alstom
AM Telecom
Amcom(Netherlands)
Aqura Technologies(Telstra Purple)
ASELSAN
Athesi
Azetti Networks
BelFone
Bittium
BK Technologies
Blackview
Boxchip
Buddycom(Science Arts)
Bumicom Telecommunicatie
Caltta Technologies
Catalyst Communications Technologies
C-DOT(Centre for Development of Telematics)
Challenge Networks(Vocus)
Cirpack
Cobham SATCOM
Consort Digital
CROSSCALL
Cubic Corporation
Cumucore
Cybertel Bridge
Cyrus Technology
DAMM Cellular Systems
Druid Software
DTC Codan
Ecom Instruments(Pepperl Fuchs)
Ecrio
ENENSYS Technologies
Entel(United Kingdom)
Entropia
Ericsson
ErvoCom
ESChat(SLA Corporation)
Estalky(K-Mobile Technology)
ETELM
Etherstack
Eurofunk
Eventide Communications
Eviden(Atos)
Exacom
Firecom BV
Flash Connectivity Group
Flightcell International
Frequentis
Funkwerk
Getac Technology Corporation
Globalstar
Goosetown Communications
GroupTalk
Grupo Amper
Halys
Handsfree Group
Hanswell
HMF Smart Solutions
Hoimyung ICT
HPE(Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
Huawei
Hubbcat
Hypha(Wireless Innovation)
Hytera Communications
i.safe MOBILE
i2i Systems
Icom
IMPULSE Wireless
Inrico Technologies
Instant Connect
Intrado
Intrepid Networks
IoTAS(IoT & Approval Solutions)
IPLOOK Technologies
Iridium Communications
Jabra(GN Group)
JCB Phone(Genuine Case Company)
JPS Interoperability Solutions
JRC(Japan Radio Company)
JVCKENWOOD Corporation
KATIM
Keysight Technologies
Kirisun Communications
Kolibri Systems
Kontron Transportation
Kyocera Corporation
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lifeline Solutions/Abiom(Mission Critical Group)
Lyfo
LYNKNEX(Lynksys Technologies)
MCLabs
Mentura Group(Modirum Platforms)
Mission Critical Partners
Mobile Tornado
Motorola Solutions
Mutualink
Nable Communications
Nemergent Solutions
Network Innovations
Nextivity
Nokia
Northcom Solutions
Omnitronics
Opale Systems
Orion Labs(Vontas)
Orizon Mobile
Pei Tel Communications
Peplink(Plover Bay Technologies)
Phonemax
POCSTARS
Portalify(Northcom Solutions)
PRESCOM
PROTEI
Pryme Radio Products
PTTI(Push To Talk International)
Qualcomm
Radiocoms Systems
Raycom Communication Solutions
RealPTT(Shenzhen Corget Technology)
RideOnTrack
Rohde & Schwarz
Rohill
RugGear
Samsung
Sanchar Telesystems
Savox Communications
Sepura
Siemens Mobility
Sigma Wireless
Simoco Wireless Solutions
Siyata Mobile
Softil
Solidtronic
Sonim Technologies
Spirent Communications
sTraffic
Streamwide
Synch/Meep(Elbit Systems)
Tait Communications
Talkpod Technology
Tango Tango
TASSTA
TD Tech
Telematix
TELOX(Telo Systems)
Teltronic
Teraquant
Thales
TI Square Technology
Titan ICT
ToooAir
TPL Systemes
TYT Electronics
Ulefone
Utimaco
Valid8
Vertel
Viasat
VIAVI Solutions
Voxer
Walkie Labs
Zebra Technologies
Zello
Zetron(Codan)
ZTE
제8장 결론과 전략적 제안
시장의 성장이 예상되는 이유
미래의 로드맵(2025-2030년)
캐리어 통합형 및 OTT 서비스 제공
중요 통신 광대역 네트워크를 통한 MCX
다이나믹 국내 로밍 및 멀티 오퍼레이터 중복성
MCPTT 통화 설정 시간·음성 품질의 LMR과의 비교
클라우드 호스트 광대역 PTT 서비스 배포
레거시 시스템에서 3GPP MCX 서비스로의 단계적 전환
상호 운용성을 갖춘 하이브리드 LMR-MCX 네트워크
MCX 스케일링: eMBMS/5G MBS 기술의 필요성
오프 네트워크 통신의 잠정적인 솔루션
RSM(Remote Speaker Microphone) 컴패니언 디바이스
듀얼 모드 LMR/브로드밴드 무선 단말
5G NR 사이드 링크를 통한 MCX의 필드 테스트와 데모
PTT 서비스를 향한 보충 위성 NTN의 범위
전략적 제안
JHS
영문 목차
영문목차
MCPTT (Mission-Critical PTT) is an evolution of PoC or PTToC (PTT-Over-Cellular) technology aimed at meeting or exceeding the performance of mission-critical group communications in digital LMR (Land Mobile Radio) systems, such as APCO P25 and TETRA. Besides enabling voice services with fast call setup times, clear audio quality in high-noise environments, priority/preemption, and other differentiating features, MCPTT solutions may also incorporate MCVideo (Mission-Critical Video) and MCData (Mission-Critical Data) capabilities. The three services are collectively referred to as MCX or MCS (Mission-Critical PTT, Video & Data) in 3GPP terminology. MCPTX and PTX (Push-to-Anything) are additional marketing terms that some suppliers use.
It is worth noting that both carrier-integrated and OTT (Over-the-Top) solutions for non-mission critical PoC or broadband PTT services have been in existence since the 2000s, aimed at improving collaboration and productivity for commercial business users across a diverse range of sectors. If iDEN - a 2G cellular technology - is taken into account, the very first PoC deployments date back even further to the 1990s. MCPTT and broader MCX services are a more recent addition to the market and are largely driven by public safety broadband, FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) readiness, utility grid transformation, and Industry 4.0 digitization initiatives.
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Southern Linc, Telus, Bell Canada, SFR, KPN, Swisscom, Telia, Foroya Tele, Plus (Polkomtel), STC (Saudi Telecom Company), Omantel, Telstra, Telecom Argentina, and many other public mobile operators have either deployed or are in the process of launching MCPTT service offerings to expand their B2B (Business-to-Business) customer base among first responders and other critical communications user groups. MCPTT functionality has also been implemented in purpose-built critical communications broadband networks such as South Korea's Safe-Net and LTE-R networks; United States' FirstNet - via AT&T but with direct integration into a dedicated core network; United Kingdom's ESN (Emergency Services Network); France's RRF (Radio Network of the Future); Hub One's private cellular network in Paris airports; Spain's SIRDEE (State Emergency Digital Radiocommunications System); Italian Ministry of Interior's public safety LTE platform; Tampnet's offshore private 4G/5G networks; Finland's VIRVE 2.0 mission-critical broadband service; Turkiye's KETUM hybrid narrowband-broadband system; Oman's public safety broadband network; Qatar MOI's (Ministry of Interior) private LTE network; and Nedaa's 4G network for critical communications in Dubai.
Many, but not all, of these aforementioned MCX deployments are supported by eMBMS (Evolved Multimedia Broadcast-Multicast Service) technology to facilitate large-scale group communications in a resource-efficient manner, particularly in the PPDR (Public Protection & Disaster Relief) sector. Additionally, multiple options are available for LMR-broadband interoperability, including 3GPP-compliant IWF (Interworking Function) solutions for network-to-network integration between LMR and MCX systems, which have recently been deployed in national markets as diverse as the United States, Sweden, Australia, and Argentina.
While some end user organizations are already migrating from legacy LMR systems to broadband networks, the general consensus in the public safety community is that a complete LMR-to-broadband transition is not possible without the commercial availability of 5G NR sidelink-enabled chipsets. 5G sidelink technology enables 3GPP devices to communicate directly without relying on network infrastructure, much like direct mode operation in LMR systems, which is especially useful for firefighters and other first responders operating in coverage-limited spaces inside buildings, stairwells, multi-level basements, and tunnels or disaster scenarios in remote locations not served by the network. To address the gap in D2D (Device-to-Device) communications functionality, frontrunners have initially adopted interim solutions, including LMR-based RSMs (Remote Speaker Microphones) and hybrid LMR-broadband devices. Following recent lab and field demonstrations, there are also realistic hopes of seeing production-grade implementations of MCX over the 5G sidelink interface in the coming years.
SNS Telecom & IT estimates that MCPTT and broadband PTT service revenue will grow at a CAGR of approximately 11% between 2025 and 2028, eventually accounting for more than $12 billion by the end of 2028. Although non-critical broadband PTT services will continue to constitute the bulk of subscriptions, much of this growth will be driven by 3GPP standards-compliant MCX service offerings, which are increasingly being adopted by business and mission-critical end user organizations of all sizes across a host of industries. Examples range from the KNPA (Korean National Police Agency) and NFA (Korean National Fire Agency) with their 140,000 and 20,000 MCX-equipped user terminals respectively to mid-sized and smaller organizations including but not limited to the City of Buenos Aires, Icon Water, Turkish National Police in Adana, NS (Dutch Railways), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Rijkswaterstaat, WLE (Westphalian State Railway), SGP (Societe du Grand Paris), Groupe ADP, DHL, Faroese first responders, AdventHealth, Georgia State Patrol, Dallas (Georgia) Police Department, and many state/local first responder agencies in the United States.
The "MCPTT & Broadband PTT Market: 2025 - 2030 - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts" report presents an in-depth assessment of the MCPTT and broadband PTT market, including the value chain, market drivers, barriers to uptake, enabling technologies, operational models, application scenarios, key trends, future roadmap, standardization, case studies, ecosystem player profiles, and strategies. The report also presents global and regional market size forecasts from 2025 to 2030, covering MCX/PTT software and infrastructure, end user devices, subscriptions, and service revenue. These forecasts cover three submarkets, two standards compliance categories, five software and infrastructure segments, four device form factors, 10 vertical industries, and five regional markets.
The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report.
Additional Details
Topics Covered:
The report covers the following topics:
Introduction to MCPTT and broadband PTT services
Value chain and ecosystem structure
Market drivers and challenges
Network-integrated and OTT PTT solutions
Public safety broadband, FRMCS readiness, utility grid transformation, and Industry 4.0 digitization initiatives
System architecture, functional elements, and application features of MCPTT, MCVideo, and MCData services
Solutions and interfaces for LMR interoperability, interworking between MCX systems, QoS differentiation, service resilience, coverage extension, and off-network communications
Key trends such as cloud-hosted broadband PTT platforms, staged migration plans from legacy systems to 3GPP MCX services, dynamic national roaming, multi-operator redundancy, interim solutions for off-network communications, hybrid LMR-broadband devices, and in-vehicle MCX systems
Future roadmap of MCPTT and broadband PTT services
20 case studies of MCPTT and broadband PTT service deployments
Standardization and collaborative initiatives
Profiles and strategies of over 170 ecosystem players
Strategic recommendations for MCX and PTT technology suppliers, mobile operators, critical communications service providers, and end user organizations
Market analysis and forecasts from 2025 to 2030
Forecast Segmentation
Market forecasts are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories:
MCPTT & Broadband PTT Submarkets
MCX/PTT Software & Core Infrastructure
End User Terminal Equipment
Subscriptions & Service Revenue
Standards Compliance
3GPP Standards-Compliant MCX Solutions
Non-MCX Broadband PTT Solutions
Software & Core Infrastructure Segments
MCX/PTT Client & Application Server Platforms
eMBMS/5G MBS Middleware & Network Components
LMR-Broadband Interworking Solutions
Dispatch & Control Room Systems
Recording & Lawful Interception
Device Form Factors
Smartphones
Rugged Handsets
In-Vehicle Terminals
Accessories & Others
Device Access Technologies
Broadband-Only MCX/PTT Devices
Hybrid LMR-Broadband Devices
Vertical Industries
Public Safety
Defense
Transportation
Utilities
Oil & Gas
Mining
Construction
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Retail & Hospitality
Others
Regional Markets
North America
Asia Pacific
Europe
Middle East & Africa
Latin & Central America
Key Questions Answered:
The report provides answers to the following key questions:
How big is the opportunity for MCPTT and broadband PTT services?
What trends, drivers, and challenges are influencing its growth?
What will the market size be in 2028 and at what rate will it grow?
Which submarkets and verticals will see the highest percentage of growth?
What is the status of 3GPP-compliant MCX and non-critical broadband PTT adoption in each region?
How are public safety broadband, FRMCS, utility grid transformation, and industrial digitization initiatives accelerating the uptake of MCX services?
How do MCPTT call setup time and voice quality compare with those of digital LMR systems?
How will critical communications users manage the transition from narrowband systems to 3GPP MCX services in the coming years?
What will be the role of hybrid LMR-MCX networks that unify mission-critical communications over LMR and broadband technologies?
How does the 3GPP IWF support system-level interworking with legacy technologies such as P25, TETRA, and GSM-R?
How does eMBMS/5G MBS technology facilitate large-scale group voice, video, and data transmissions in a resource-efficient manner?
What interim solutions are being adopted to support off-network communications in the absence of 5G NR sidelink-equipped chipsets?
What are the future prospects of dual-mode LMR/broadband devices that are purpose-built for critical communications?
How can NTN access via satellites close terrestrial coverage gaps for PTT services?
Who are the key ecosystem players and what are their strategies?
What strategies should MCX and PTT technology suppliers, mobile operators, and critical communications service providers adopt to remain competitive?
Key Findings
The report has the following key findings:
SNS Telecom & IT estimates that MCPTT and broadband PTT service revenue will grow at a CAGR of approximately 11% between 2025 and 2028, eventually accounting for more than $12 billion by the end of 2028. Although non-critical broadband PTT services will continue to constitute the bulk of subscriptions, much of this growth will be driven by 3GPP-compliant MCX (MCPTT, MCVideo & MCData) service offerings, which are increasingly being adopted by business and mission-critical end user organizations of all sizes across a host of industries.
Examples range from the KNPA (Korean National Police Agency) and NFA (Korean National Fire Agency) with their 140,000 and 20,000 MCX-equipped user terminals respectively to mid-sized and smaller organizations including but not limited to the City of Buenos Aires, Icon Water, Turkish National Police in Adana, NS (Dutch Railways), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Rijkswaterstaat, WLE (Westphalian State Railway), SGP (Societe du Grand Paris), Groupe ADP, DHL, Faroese first responders, AdventHealth, Georgia State Patrol, Dallas (Georgia) Police Department, and many state/local first responder agencies in the United States.
The migration period from LMR networks to 3GPP MCX services could last for many years, especially in national markets such as the United States, where decisions are made regionally and thousands of different LMR systems have been deployed independently by a number of local and state level agencies.
Some of the aforementioned organizations - including the KNPA, NFA, Paris airports, AdventHealth, Georgia State Patrol, and Dallas (Georgia) Police Department - have already switched to MCPTT over LTE as their primary means of mission-critical voice communications, with their own distinct migration strategies. For example, while AdventHealth's EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and security teams in Florida have completely replaced their LMR network, Georgia State Patrol continues to retain its existing P25 infrastructure as a backup system.
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Southern Linc, Telus, Bell Canada, SFR, KPN, Swisscom, Telia, Foroya Tele, Plus (Polkomtel), STC (Saudi Telecom Company), Omantel, Telstra, and Telecom Argentina are among the many public mobile operators that have either deployed or are in the process of launching MCPTT service offerings to expand their B2B (Business-to-Business) customer base among first responders and other critical communications user groups.
MCPTT functionality has also been implemented in purpose-built critical communications broadband networks such as South Korea's Safe-Net and LTE-R networks; United States' FirstNet; United Kingdom's ESN; France's RRF; Hub One's private cellular network in Paris airports; Spain's SIRDEE; Italian Ministry of Interior's public safety LTE platform; Tampnet's offshore private 4G/5G networks; Finland's VIRVE 2.0 mission-critical broadband service; Turkiye's KETUM hybrid narrowband-broadband system; Oman's public safety broadband network; Qatar MOI's private LTE network; and Nedaa's 4G network for critical communications in Dubai.
Carrier and critical broadband network-integrated MCX service offerings are typically paired with higher priority and preemption over non-critical traffic within the primary carrier network. An additional measure for enhanced resilience is the incorporation of dynamic national roaming and multi-operator redundancy solutions, which enable MCX users to benefit from the overlapping coverage of alternative carriers by providing backup access to one or more secondary networks instead of relying solely on a single network.
Although the delivery of MCX traffic over unicast bearers is sufficient in most day-to-day use cases, the integration of eMBMS and 5G MBS (Multicast-Broadcast Services) functionality is particularly beneficial for improving resource efficiency and scalability during major public safety incidents or emergency scenarios involving group communications among a high density of first responders coming into a service area.
Considered a key technical enabler for the transition from legacy LMR systems, multicast-broadcast technology has been implemented by South Korea's Safe-Net, FirstNet, Southern Linc, Spain's SIRDEE, Italian Ministry of Interior, Qatar MOI, and several other mission-critical broadband networks.
Multiple options are available for LMR-broadband interoperability, including 3GPP-compliant IWF solutions for network-to-network integration between LMR and MCX systems, which have recently been deployed in national markets as diverse as the United States, Sweden, Australia, and Argentina.
Off-network direct mode or D2D communications is another feature that is considered mandatory in the public safety community for a complete LMR-to-broadband transition. Following recent lab and field demonstrations, there are realistic hopes of seeing production-grade implementations of direct mode MCX over the 5G NR sidelink interface in the coming years.
In the absence of 5G sidelink support in existing device chipsets, frontrunners have adopted interim solutions to address the gap in D2D communications functionality. For example, despite having transitioned from an analog LMR system to Foroya Tele's KIMA mission-critical broadband service, Torshavn Fire Brigade's smoke divers still rely on a small number of UHF radios for direct mode communications in basements, buildings, ships, and other locations where cellular coverage may be weak or unavailable.
In France, the RRF network's operating agency ACMOSS (Agency for Operational Security & Rescue Mobile Communications) has introduced an RSM-based service continuity solution for point-to-point connectivity between users. The so-called "Micro Pear" RSM unit connects to an RRF broadband terminal via Bluetooth or a cable and supports direct mode operation using AES-256 encrypted DMR Tier II technology in the 380-430 MHz band.
Neighboring United Kingdom's ESMCP (Emergency Services Mobile Communications Program) is considering the procurement of dual-mode devices to be used for both the ESN broadband network and TETRA-based D2D communications, following the cancellation of a previous tender for dedicated TETRA RSMs as companion D2D devices.
Among other examples, Georgia State Patrol is using hybrid P25-LTE devices, which support MCPTT voice communications and broadband data access over Southern Linc's LTE network with the ability to revert to LMR connectivity if required, including direct mode operation.
Aside from off-network communications between devices, HPUE (High-Power User Equipment), vehicular relays, and satellite-based NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) access solutions are also being explored by the critical communications industry for extending the geographical reach of PTT voice, messaging, and other services.
The FirstNet Authority and AT&T are pursuing the provision of supplemental Band 14/n14 (700 MHz) NTN coverage from LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites to close terrestrial service gaps across the United States and reduce reliance on rapidly deployable network assets for restoring communications in areas affected by disasters.
Finland's Erillisverkot (State Security Networks Group), NSW (New South Wales) Telco Authority, and other critical communications network operators are evaluating LEO satellite links as a means of coverage expansion in hard-to-reach areas or during natural disasters when terrestrial infrastructure has been disrupted.
List of Companies Mentioned:
3AM Innovations
3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project)
450 MHz Alliance
4K Solutions
Abiom
ACCF (Australasian Critical Communications Forum)
ACMOSS (Agency for Operational Security & Rescue Mobile Communications, France)
AdvanceTec Industries
AdventHealth
AINA PTT
AIR (American International Radio)
Air France
Airbus Public Safety and Security
Alea
ALECOM
Alphi Apparel
Alstom
AM Telecom
AMA (Alberta Motor Association)
Amcom (Netherlands)
APCO (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) International
Aqura Technologies
Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
ARCIA (Australian Radio and Communications Industry Association)
ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses, Japan)
ASELSAN
AT&T
Athesi
ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions)
Atos
Atripco Delivery Service
Azetti Networks
BAPCO (British Association of Public Safety Communications Officials)
