Step 1: Choose your handset

The POC allows you to run these devices on Wi-Fi, 4G,GPS and Bluetooth giving you the opportunity to change networks for when is needed.

Step 2: Choose your application set up

A subscription licence is needed for the PoC device.

Step 3: Choose your data network

pocrad.io can supply data sim cards on several of the UK mobile networks.

Visit https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage to check your coverage and choose your provider based on the results.

500MB data allowance per month is typically sufficient for light use of the PoC device.

Step 4: Add your dispatcher

To purchase a dispatcher you also need a annual licence. All you need to do is order a dispatcher software and it comes with the licence too. Once you have the dispatcher software there is no additional cost on the software at all however you do need to order the POC licence after 2 years for the dispatcher only

Cost Summary

If you are not just using a Wi-Fi network then every radio you have needs a PoC licence and a SIM.

PoC devices do not need any repeaters as it simply is ran by networks which creates a wider area of communications.

Year 1 - Initial Costs:

Hardware & Software Costs - After adding a dispatcher and set the system up to suit your needs then you simply just purchase them straight away and then there is no additional cost in the future.

12 Month POC Licence - Each POC device and dispatcher does need a licence which lasts 12 months, allowing you to access the POC server.

12 Month SIM Card - Each Radio requires a SIM. 500MB of cellular data is given that lasts 12 months.

Year 2 - Ongoing Costs:

12 Month POC Licence - Every 12 months the licence for each radio and needs renewing so you can access the POC server. 12 Month SIM Card - The SIM also needs renewing every 12 months to receive 500MB cellular data.