Deployment8 min read·
How to run a successful 10-radio PTToC pilot in 30 days
A step-by-step playbook for scoping, provisioning, training and evaluating an LTE PTToC pilot before rolling out fleet-wide.
A well-run 10-radio pilot answers three questions before you commit to fleet-wide rollout: does coverage hold in our real operating environment, does the workflow beat what we have today, and can operations and IT support it at scale?
Week 1 — scope and provision
- Pick two contrasting use cases (e.g. dispatch + field crew, or two sites).
- Provision devices, talkgroups and dispatch accounts.
- Baseline current radio KPIs: missed calls, coverage complaints, response times.
Week 2 — train and shadow
- One-hour training per operator, one-hour dispatcher session.
- Shadow existing radio workflows without replacing them.
Week 3 — cut over
- Move primary talkgroups to PTToC.
- Keep LMR as fallback via InteliGate gateway if applicable.
Week 4 — evaluate
- Compare KPIs to baseline.
- Survey operators and dispatchers.
- Build the rollout plan and negotiate volume pricing.
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