Frequently asked questions

No. Omnifunk integrates with the radio network you already have (analog, DMR, or TETRA) through gateways. The platform adds to your infrastructure, it doesn't replace it.

Yes. PoC runs over any data network: cellular, WiFi, or satellite. It doesn't depend on a dedicated radio network, so coverage isn't limited by a country's borders or your repeaters' range.

iPhone, and any device running Android 7.0 or later. That covers the phones your staff already carries, tablets, rugged PoC terminals, vehicle terminals, and IP desk consoles. You can start with the phones you already have and add dedicated devices only where the work calls for them, such as sites with dust, water, or a risk of drops.

Yes. An Android tablet running the App works as a supervision post in a cabin, in a control room, or out in the field: the larger screen shows the channel map and the participant list without giving up the talk button. Rugged tablets certified to ATEX or IECEx are also available for explosive atmospheres.

Yes. The App runs on iPhone and on Android, so a mixed team joins the same channel without anyone having to switch phones.

It depends on the scope of the project: number of terminals, networks to integrate, and applications needed. Tell us about your operation and we'll give you a concrete estimate.

Yes. The platform is built to grow with your operation: start with the essentials (dispatcher and PoC, for example) and add geofencing, guard tour management, IoT sensors, or other features when you need them.

The platform is developed in Germany, under industrial standards for availability, open interoperability, and European data protection. In Chile, Prospectiva handles engineering, deployment, and support, with a local team.

Yes. The platform is used in mining, transportation, logistics, and health care, as well as in public safety, where different agencies (police, fire, EMS) need to coordinate without changing their current equipment.