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Differences Between 4G Public Network Walkie-Talkies and Standard Public Network Walkie-Talkies

release date:2025-10-30

1. Power Consumption Differences


Common public network walkie-talkies consume significant power. During operation, to prevent disconnection from base stations, the public network platform terminal is designed to never enter sleep mode, maintaining frequent communication with servers. This is the fundamental cause of high power consumption. Most 4G modules incorporate system sleep mechanisms, minimizing power consumption during standby. This significantly extends the standby time of 4G-enabled walkie-talkies, delivering a superior user experience.

2. Coverage Differences


As carriers expand 5G base station networks, coverage for 2G/3G frequency bands will inevitably shrink considerably. In remote areas like mountainous regions, mobile signals may become unusable, rendering them ineffective during natural disasters. User experience will inevitably deteriorate compared to previous generations. 4G all-network walkie-talkies, with their broader coverage, will demonstrate increasingly evident advantages.

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3. System Differences


The first distinction between dedicated and public communication systems lies in their user base. Public systems serve the general populace, with engineering designs in residential areas accounting for only 5% of users making simultaneous calls. In commercial areas, only 10% simultaneous calls are considered. Service quality is deemed adequate as long as the dropped call rate remains below 1%. However, during emergencies, a surge in calls inevitably causes congestion. Dedicated systems, designed for controlled use by a limited number of authorized personnel, operate according to established protocols. Since call volume spikes are absent, congestion never occurs.