Smartcom Blog and News
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Event Communications Planning for Large-Scale Events in Singapore: A Checklist
Event communications planning is crucial for both small- and large-scale events. Learn more about it here:
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Licence-Free vs Licensed Walkie Talkies in Singapore: IMDA Rules Explained (2026)
Confused about Singapore’s walkie talkie rules? Compare licence-free vs licensed options — range, cost, and IMDA requirements — then find out which one you actually need.
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Emergency Alert System for Field Crews: Duress, SOS, and Evac
An emergency alert system for field crews gives workers a direct way to send a duress, SOS, man down, or evacuation alert when something goes wrong on-site. Learn more:
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Transport Management: Tighten Headways And Cut Bunching
Effective transport management is not simply about putting enough vehicles on the road. Learn more here:
About Smartcom News and Insights
Smartcom news brings together our press releases, customer stories and practical guides on team communication in Singapore. Each article explains how businesses use push-to-talk solutions, walkie talkies and rugged devices to work faster and safer.
For example, our press releases cover island-wide push-to-talk projects with Park Regis Singapore, ION Orchard, CWT Logistics, Yeap Transport and NSL OilChem. We also share how our teams kept event crews connected at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, Special Olympics Singapore events and Chingay 2026. These stories show what reliable group calls look like in practice: hotel staff coordinating guests, drivers reporting their location and supervisors reaching every site at once. They also explain why customers chose 4G LTE push-to-talk over traditional radios, such as nationwide coverage without repeaters, GPS tracking and the option to keep existing devices through our bring your own device service. If your organisation is planning a similar rollout, these case studies are a useful starting point for deciding on devices, talk groups and dispatch features.
Beyond company updates, the blog also answers common questions from buyers. You will find guides on IMDA licensing, licence-free walkie talkies, walkie talkie rental costs, intrinsically safe devices for hazardous zones and the PSG grant. In addition, industry articles show how hotels, hospitals, transport operators and security teams set up their radios.
Smartcom is a licensed Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Singapore. Since 2015, we have delivered push-to-talk services together with TASSTA and Singtel. Therefore, every story and guide here draws on real projects across the island.
Browse the latest Smartcom news above, or filter posts by category using the menu. To find the right device, visit our device catalogue, or contact our team for advice. You can also call us on +65 6242 4246 during office hours.