Why Radio Systems Are Better Than Mobile Phones

For businesses looking to enhance communication in the workplace, event organisers needing reliable coordination, or security teams focused on increasing safety, a two way radio system can be total game changer.  

Here we explore some common questions that people ask when deciding whether to use a two way radio system for the first time.  We explain why a radio system might be a hugely valuable addition for your organisation.

Aren’t Mobile Phones Enough?  

Two Way Radio Costs and Savings

• Unlike mobile phones, most two way radios do not attract a monthly billing charge that is relative to their usage. There is commonly a mobile phone rental charge for the hardware and a monthly charge for the data and calls as well.  With two way radio, this is totally different.  There are various options to consider from CAPEX purchase to lease plans that work within a tight budget, but provide maximum output.  The key is to work with a team of experts to get the right equipment to suit your exact requirements and to do this in a cost-effective way.  Our Managed Services Programme covers all aspects and can be tailored and adapted to suit all. 

Features and Functions of Two Way Radios

• Those who aren’t technically savvy can sometimes find new systems and technology like two way radios overwhelming. But the good news?  Two way radios (once set up) are SO easy to use and require minimal training.  The important thing is to get the right system for your requirements and make sure that the system you choose has the right functions and features available.  At 2826, we follow our Phased Approach to get the clearest of briefs from our clients at the outset.  This approach ensures that the system our clients choose meets expectations and has space to grow and adapt over time.

The Practicalities 

• Mobile phone coverage can be patchy. Staff can damage mobile phones easily and this can be costly if it occurs regularly.
• Teams may need to talk to each other individually and to different groups of people within that team (something WhatsApp users know a lot about!)  The joy of two  way radio is that it is designed to do both, concurrently.  Priority calling, group calling, text messaging (and more) means that pre-determined groups can be defined and changed if needed. This creates easy, simple to use communication channels to cover all aspects a business may encounter. 

Some Practical Examples:

• Health and safety emergencies
• Night time working and lone worker duty of care
• Queue management and social distancing management
• Security concerns and confrontations
• Staff dealing with customers

Find Out More

For information on how a two way radio system might be able to help your organisation, get in touch with our team of experts today.