# T-Mobile Direct Connect

> Turn your T-Mobile Smartphone into a full featured Push-to-Talk communicator.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sprint.sdcplus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sprint.sdcplus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sprint.sdcplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sprint
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 866,941
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (447 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.00.02.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2018-01-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprint.sdcplus)
- **Website:** [https://www.sprint.com/en/support/services/t-mobile-direct-connect.html](https://www.sprint.com/en/support/services/t-mobile-direct-connect.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.t-mobile.com/privacy-center/our-practices/privacy-policy](https://www.t-mobile.com/privacy-center/our-practices/privacy-policy)

## Description

The T‑Mobile Direct Connect app turns your smartphone into a full-featured Push-to-Talk (PTT) communicator. It supports 1-to-1 Direct Connect calls, Quick Group calls (up to 10), Group Connect calls (up to 30), Talkgroup calls (up to 250 via CAT Tool), and Broadcast calls (up to 500). Use Push-To-X secure messaging to send pictures, videos, files, audio messages, texts and location. Direct Connect works on 5G, 4G LTE and Wi‑Fi. Note: Direct Connect service must be added to your T‑Mobile line before activation; enable location/GPS, contacts access and push notifications for full functionality.

Direct Connect also offers higher tiers for demanding operations: Business Critical adds Emergency Calling, Area-Based Dynamic Talkgroups and large talkgroups up to 3,000 members. Mission Critical PTT provides advanced mission features (talkgroup/user profiles, remote user check, enable/disable, operational status messaging, ambient/discreet listening and MCX talkgroups). Continued GPS use in the background may significantly impact battery life.

## Rankings

- #74,198 — Overall
- #3 — direct link

## 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_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CONNECTIVITY_INTERNAL`
- `android.permission.CONNECTIVITY_USE_RESTRICTED_NETWORKS`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.sprint.sdcplus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews describe the app as nonfunctional or intrusive. The top issues are: it often doesn’t work; it’s pre-installed and hard to remove or exit, with pop-ups that block actions like exiting or taking screenshots; and country/network compatibility problems. A minority express positive sentiment, calling the T-Mobile app suite 'awesome' or 'great' and noting occasional daily-use value when functional.

### Pros

- Some reviewers express positive sentiment and praise the app (examples: 'T-Mobile apps rock thanks', 'Awesome', 'Great', 'Great job').
- A subset report daily use and enjoyment when the app functions (e.g., 'I really love to use this app everyday').
- Perceived value as part of the T-Mobile ecosystem, with mentions of overall usefulness when it works.

### Cons

- The app is frequently nonfunctional or doesn't work on various devices.
- It's pre-installed/factory-installed and hard to remove or disable; it often pops up and cannot be exited, including blocking screenshots or other actions.
- Regional restrictions and cross-network compatibility issues (country restrictions, Sprint vs. T-Mobile syncing).
- Some reviews contain offensive language or extreme frustration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sprint.sdcplus)