Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2025-11-01

JUMA Communications Launches Rugged USB-C Speaker Microphone to Bridge the Gap between Radio and Broadband PTT

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

Broadband Push-to-Talk Powers the Future of Mission-Critical Communications.

The mission-critical communications landscape is changing fast. With 4G and 5G rollouts and the growth of broadband push-to-talk (PTT) platforms such as WAVE, AGNET, and Streamwide’s Team on Mission, frontline teams are moving beyond traditional radios to adopt smartphone-based, data-rich collaboration tools.

For over a decade, JUMA Communications has specialised in high-performance radio accessories for professional users across the public safety, transport and industrial sectors. Now, the company is helping customers transition seamlessly to broadband and mission-critical applications with the launch of its USB-C speaker microphone.

Andrew McLachlan, Managing Director of JUMA Communications said,

“Organisations still need the reliability of radio-style accessories, but they also need the flexibility to work across Android devices and PoC applications. That balance will define the next generation of critical communications.”

Built for rugged performance and ease of use, the USB-C speaker microphone features programmable buttons, an emergency trigger, talk group toggling and discreet audio options. With IP67 protection, it’s lightweight, robust, and engineered for challenging field environments. The device is currently optimised for the Motorola LEX-11 running WAVE and is undergoing integration testing across multiple Android devices and broadband applications.

As organisations demand interoperability and flexibility, accessories such as JUMA’s USB-C speaker microphone brings familiar radio-style usability to broadband platforms, helping users operate confidently in the field while staying connected across voice, video and data.

McLachlan said that company continues to work closely with partners and end-users to develop solutions that meet the operational realities of modern critical communications.

 

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