Regional wireless operator MetroPCS Communications Inc. introduced its ChatLink, service, a push-to-talk feature that allows its subscribers to use PTT services with people outside of MetroPCS' network. ... - Tracy Ford

With the wireless industryÂ’s three largest operators all offering push-to-talk options, it makes sense to have a look at what segment leader Sprint Nextel is doing in the space.

The recent rush of push-to-talk offerings has brought a bit of nostalgia to the RCR Wireless News offices as it seems not so long ago that carriers were trumpeting new PTT services to combat Nextel Communications Inc.Â’s dominance in the market.

AT&T Mobility announced it will halve the monthly cost of its push-to-talk service — from $10 per month to $5 It’s a move that could spark a PTT price war with AT&T rivals Sprint and Verizon Wireless, says RCR News. Sprint and Verizon currently charge $10 per month for the service. In conjunction with the PTT

MetroPCS has come up with a novel -- and long overdue -- concept where push-to-talkers can now irritate wireline subscribers, too. Kodiac Networks, which is behind the ChatLink service has stated this is the first system that will see PTT extended to users without a client. MetroPCS subscribers will now have the ability to create a friends network of up to 10 people and by simply hitting any key o

U.S. carriers are looking to improve Push-To-Talk technology as a way to increase revenue. MetroPCS recently launched its PTT service, which allows connecting with people on other networks. Verizon is also improving its own PTT services. Read the full story here.

Verizon has announced a new handset to its lineup, the PCD CDM8975 clamshell push-to-talk enabled handset. The phone features dedicated PTT and speakerphone keys, EV-DO data connectivity, VZ Navigator, and V CAST support. Read the full story here.

Verizon Wireless CDM8975 is the newest Push to Talk phone launched by the largest North American CDMA carrier and available only via business sales channels for the moment. Developed by PCD (Personal Communications Devices), the CDM8975 is a rather simple clamshell that comes to complete Verizon’s lineup of PTT phones (which includes the Motorola Adventure V750

Verizon Wireless has announced that its new CDM8975 handset will be available via its business channels starting today. The device features PTT (push-to-talk), GPS, stereo Bluetooth, 1.3Mpix camera, video capture and stereo speakers, microSD card expansion up to 8GB. It'll cost you $100 after rebates and a 2-year agreement....

The MetroPCS ChatLINK service is now available. MetroPCS ChatLINK is basically an application that allows your non-PTT (push-to-talk) cell phone to work like a PTT handset. For just $5 per month, MetroPCS customers will be able to use their phone like a walkie-talkie. The MetroPCS ChatLINK will work like this: your friend with a PTT enabled phone calls