Description
Long-term mobile data for business and fleet push-to-talk radios. If your PoC, PTT or network radios accept a third-party data SIM, this SIM supplies the 4G data they operate on — one payment for the selected term, one SIM per radio.
Connectivity only — you bring the radios and the platform
This SIM is the data connection. The push-to-talk service itself runs on your radios' PoC platform, which is arranged through your radio supplier and managed separately from the SIM.
Will this SIM work with your PoC radios?
Check the exact radio model — not the brochure category — against these requirements:
| Check | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Cellular technology | Standard 4G LTE |
| SIM | Removable physical SIM (not eSIM-only) |
| Lock status | Accepts third-party SIMs — no vendor SIM or private APN requirement |
| Bands | Supports the LTE bands used by Australian networks — imported models need checking |
| Operation | Data-only — no SMS or voice-call requirement |
| PoC platform | Account active, arranged separately through your radio supplier |
Not sure how to verify a model? The connectivity guide walks through each check, including how to confirm Australian band support on imported radios.
Choosing a data allowance for each radio
A radio consumes data for the audio it sends, the channel audio it receives, background platform traffic, and optional features such as GPS reporting. On an active channel, received audio can become the larger share — allow for what the radio hears, not just what its operator says.
| Allowance | Operating profile |
|---|---|
| 200 MB | Quiet channels and standby-heavy radios |
| 500 MB | Day-to-day operational traffic — recommended for regular operational use |
| 1 GB | Busy channels with sustained daily traffic |
| 2 GB | High-activity channels and data-heavy platform features. Not intended for video or unrestricted multimedia. |
Size for the busiest operating month: when an allowance is used up, the connection pauses until it resets. For a fleet, measure a representative radio for each operating profile first, then select the allowance above the measured result.
What the SIM provides — and what it does not
| The SIM provides | Separate from the SIM |
|---|---|
| 4G mobile data Access to Australian networks A monthly data allowance for the full term No recurring monthly payments or automatic renewal during the selected term |
The PoC/PTT platform and talk groups The radio handsets Vendor licensing or platform fees Voice calls, SMS or a phone number |
Australian networks and radio compatibility
The SIM can connect to both the Telstra and Optus 4G networks; the network used at any location depends on availability and service conditions. Actual connectivity also depends on the LTE bands the exact radio model supports and coverage at the operating site.
Imported radios are the main compatibility risk: hardware sold for other markets may lack the bands Australian networks use. Check the model's published band list before committing a fleet to it.
Planning connectivity for a fleet of PoC radios
- One SIM per radio — order the quantity you need at checkout.
- Each SIM has its own monthly allowance; data is not pooled between radios.
- Each SIM starts its own service term from its first network connection, so a batch can be ordered together ahead of a staggered rollout.
- Verify one exact radio model end-to-end before a wider rollout; check each different model separately.
- Confirm the PoC platform accounts and talk groups are provisioned before the radios ship to site.
- Run one representative radio for each materially different operating profile — dispatch, gatehouse, vehicle, different talk groups, GPS on or off — and choose each group's allowance from its own measurement.
- Record which SIM is installed in which handset — it makes allowance checks and troubleshooting a one-minute job.
- Confirm coverage on the routes and sites where the radios will operate, for each network the SIM can use.
Not for emergency or life-safety use. Service depends on mobile coverage and your PoC platform. Critical communications need an independent backup method.
Setup
- Insert a SIM into each radio's SIM tray
- Power on and let the radio register on the network
- Turn mobile data on
- If a radio needs its network settings entered manually, follow the connectivity guide
- Sign each radio in to your PoC platform and join its talk group
Specifications
| SIM format | Triple-cut physical SIM (Standard / Micro / Nano) — not eSIM |
| Networks | Telstra + Optus 4G access; network used depends on availability |
| Service type | 4G LTE data only — no voice, SMS or phone number |
| Data allowance | 200 MB / 500 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB, refreshed monthly for the full term |
| Term | 1, 3, 5 or 8 years — one payment, no automatic renewal |
| Service start | Each SIM's term starts from its first network connection |
| Designed for | Unlocked PoC, PTT and network radios on standard 4G LTE accepting a third-party data SIM |
| Not suitable for | Radios operating only over UHF, CB or DMR with no cellular data function; eSIM-only devices; radios requiring voice or SMS; vendor-locked or private-APN systems that cannot be reconfigured |
FAQ
What SIM does a PoC radio need?
For a compatible unlocked PoC radio that accepts a third-party physical SIM, a data-only 4G SIM covers the cellular connection — the PoC voice traffic itself travels as mobile data. The PoC platform account is separate and still needs to be active. Radios that are vendor-locked, eSIM-only or dependent on SMS need checking against the requirements above first.
Can I use a third-party SIM in my radios?
Only if the radios are unlocked and don't require a vendor SIM or private APN. Hardware supplied as part of a managed connectivity package may be locked to it — confirm with the radio supplier before ordering.
Does the SIM include the PoC or PTT platform?
No. The platform — the service that routes voice to your talk groups — is arranged through your radio supplier and billed separately. A radio with working data but no platform account stays silent.
How much data should I allow per radio?
Measure before you commit: run one representative radio for each operating profile under real conditions, extrapolate to your busiest month, and pick the allowance above that figure. The connectivity guide sets out the method step by step.
Will an imported PoC radio work in Australia?
It may be compatible if the specific hardware version supports the LTE bands used by Australian networks. Overseas variants of the same model can differ, so check the band list for the exact version you hold.
Can I run the same plan across a whole fleet?
Each radio has its own SIM and its own allowance — data is not pooled. You can standardise on one allowance fleet-wide or mix allowances to match different roles: a gatehouse radio and a dispatch radio don't hear the same amount of traffic.
When does the service term start?
Each SIM's term starts when it first connects to the network, not when you order it. SIMs for a fleet can be ordered together and brought into service on different dates — each one runs its own full term.
Does each radio need its own SIM?
Yes — one SIM per radio. Set the quantity at checkout.