# Verizon Push to Talk Plus

> Verizon's Push to Talk Plus is a fast direct and group communication technology.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.verizon.pushtotalkplus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.verizon.pushtotalkplus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.verizon.pushtotalkplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Verizon Consumer Group
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 683,208
- **Rating:** 3.46 / 5 (650 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.00.02.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2014-07-18
- **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.verizon.pushtotalkplus)
- **Website:** [http://www.verizonwireless.com/pushtotalkplus](http://www.verizonwireless.com/pushtotalkplus)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/](http://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/)

## Description

Verizon Push to Talk Plus is a powerful communication tool designed to keep mobile and remote teams connected effortlessly. With instant push-to-talk capabilities, users can communicate one-on-one or in groups of up to 250 people, and broadcast announcements to as many as 500 individuals. Leveraging America's largest 4G LTE network or WiFi, it guarantees broad coverage, faster speeds, and superior voice quality.

This extension allows easy management of contacts through your device or a convenient web portal, ensuring seamless collaboration for dispersed teams. Compatible with existing Verizon Push to Talk subscribers, it enhances productivity by enabling quick and efficient communication across your organization.

## Rankings

- #84,710 — 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_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.verizon.ptt.API_ACCESS`
- `com.verizon.ptt.LITE_ACCESS`
- `com.verizon.pushtotalkplus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report that Verizon Push to Talk Plus offers improved Android performance and useful business communication, but face significant issues such as persistent connectivity problems, frequent app crashes, high battery drain, and lack of support for newer devices. Customer service is often unhelpful with long wait times. The app's persistent notification and unstable GPS tracking also reduce usability. While the iOS version struggles more, even Android users experience unreliable push-to-talk service impacting real-time communication.

### Pros

- Android version performs better than iOS version
- Supports group communication for businesses
- Allows push-to-talk communication over data
- Better than some competitors
- Support team can be helpful though sometimes requires factory reset

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues with server causing 'offline' or 'connecting' errors
- App crashes or freezes frequently causing missed calls
- High battery consumption even when idle
- Limited or no support for some newer devices (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S10+, Note 20 ultra 5G)
- Poor customer support experience with long waits and unresolved issues
- Persistent notification that cannot be disabled
- Inconsistent GPS/location features
- Push-to-talk disables frequently requiring phone restart

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