Critical Connect
Interoperability between land mobile radio (LMR) systems, broadband PTT, and applications to eliminate barriers and unify communications for all responders.
LMR interoperability made easy
One link to Critical Connect connects your ASTRO 25 system with other LMR networks, broadband PTT services, and control room applications. And, Critical Connect separates itself from traditional solutions by enhancing interoperable communication with features such as private calling, automatic roaming, grouping/regrouping, and end-to-end LMR encryption.
Simple
One secure connection provides seamless communication with internal groups and external organizations, reducing the cost and complexity of interoperable PTT.
Flexible
Select with whom you want to connect from the other agencies and broadband PTT services linked to Critical Connect, quickly setting up and tearing down connections as needed.
Scalable
Monthly subscription fee allows you to adjust level of service quickly and easily as needs grow.
Dynamic, seamless interagency PTT communication
Find out how a single, secure interface to Critical Connect changes the way agencies communicate with each other, as well as personnel outside of LMR coverage.
Improve multi-agency coordination
Listen to Brad Stoddard, Michigan Public Safety Communications System Director, talk about how the State of Michigan is using Critical Connect to improve inter-agency communication and enhance cross-border mutual aid.
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Enhance multi-state situational awareness
Agencies conduct operations across multiple states. With Critical Connect, each agency uses its own network for real time communication with its officers and those of other agencies, enhancing situational awareness.
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Keep a fire chief in contact when out of coverage
The Fire Chief is out of town when a storm causes flooding at home. With Critical Connect and WAVE, the Chief uses her smartphone to communicate with Battalion Chiefs on the ASTRO 25 network, coordinating unit assignments and resident evacuations.
Learn moreWAVE PTX for Public Safety
WAVE PTX for public safety provides carrier-independent broadband PTT service and extensive set of MCPTT-based features to keep State and Local Government and other mission essential users connected, informed and safe.
WAVE PTX mobile application
Delivers interoperable push-to-talk communications across any network, device, or location
WAVE PTX dispatch
Manage your mobile workforce from anywhere with an Internet connection and a standard web browser
SafeGuard Package
MCPTT-based features enhance safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency
Resources
Interoperable communications readily available
Learn how Critical Connect is making interoperable communications readily available and easily reachable for all agency
Transform the way you communicate across agencies
Read why seamless, cross-jurisdictional communication is key to the collaborative response needed for catastrophic event