# ESChat (Push-to-Talk)

> Real Time Push-to-Talk (PTT) & Group Text Messaging for all Wireless Carriers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.slacorp.eptt.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.slacorp.eptt.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.slacorp.eptt.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ESChat
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 155,022
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (469 ratings)
- **Version:** 35.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2012-05-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slacorp.eptt.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.eschat.com/](http://www.eschat.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://eschat.com/privacy/](https://eschat.com/privacy/)

## Description

ESChat is a powerful Push-to-Talk (PTT) and Group Text Messaging Chrome extension designed for seamless communication across all wireless carriers. This carrier-independent solution supports real-time voice communication, group messaging, and robust user management features ideal for enterprise and professional environments. ESChat includes advanced functionalities such as priority broadcast calling, presence indication, floor control, encrypted account management, and instant ad hoc group calling.

With a free 30-day trial available, ESChat caters to businesses aiming for fast, reliable, and cost-effective PTT services. It supports various group types with large participant capacities and offers both handset and web-based administration for versatile control. ESChat integrates easily with existing infrastructures including land mobile radio systems and is suitable for rigorous operational requirements in enterprise settings.

## Rankings

- #180,287 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.TURN_SCREEN_ON`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.slacorp.eptt.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.slacorp.eptt.android.permission.PTT`
- `com.sonim.spcc.permission.API_ACCESS`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. A few users praise smooth performance, positive feeling about the app, and security/reliability for work. However, many reports focus on negative aspects: mandatory use for work, heavy permissions and auto-start, constant interruptions and popups, crashes, and blocking or interfering with calls. These recurring issues dominate overall perception and outweigh the positives for most users.

### Pros

- Some users report smooth performance when the app works as intended.
- Positive sentiment: 'Nice app!' and general user satisfaction from several reviewers.
- Support is praised as responsive and helpful.
- Described by some as secure messaging that is reliable.
- Reported usefulness for work-related communication by certain users.

### Cons

- Forced/mandatory installation for work, with interruptions across apps and media.
- Invasive permissions, frequent permission requests, and auto-start/foreground hijacking.
- Crashes and stability issues, including device instability and app crashes.
- Inability to receive or make calls, or denial of regular phone calls.
- Frequent disruptive popups and the app popping to the foreground.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.slacorp.eptt.android)