Zello push-to-talk, fully managed
Managed Zello Core
Essential Zello push-to-talk for business, with the network, enterprise MDM and multi-carrier SIM run by us. $24.95 per user per month. With unlimited talk, text and data on a rugged smartphone, from $64.95.
Short answer
What is Managed Zello Core?
Managed Zello Core is our entry plan at $24.95 per user per month. It gives your team Zello Work push-to-talk, messaging, location and administration, plus the Integrated Radio managed Zello network, enterprise MDM and a multi-carrier SIM and data plan. Add Zello Dispatch Hub seats for $19.95 per dispatcher per month, or step up to Managed Zello Plus for AI, transcription and archiving. On rugged smartphones, Managed Zello + Unlimited Talk, Text & Data adds unlimited talk, text and data to Core, starting at $64.95 per user per month.
Included in Core
The managed service behind Core
Core is not just a Zello license. Integrated Radio builds and runs the network, manages every device and supplies the data plan.
Zello Work network set up for you
Channels designed around your teams
Users named and provisioned
Roles and permissions assigned
Devices enrolled in enterprise MDM
Push-to-talk key set on every device
Remote lock, wipe and locate
Multi-carrier SIM and data plan
SIMs activated and managed by us
Moves, adds and changes handled
Ongoing network administration
Zello features in Core
Essential Zello push-to-talk
Core includes the Zello Work tools most teams use every shift: fast voice, channels, messaging and location.
Zello Dispatch Hub
Add Dispatch Hub seats to Core
Need someone at a desk? Add Zello Dispatch Hub seats to Core for $19.95 per dispatcher per month. The shared call queue and dispatch analytics work on Core. Transcription and Emergency Alerts require Managed Zello Plus.
Administration and security
Admin and security tools in Core
Core also includes the Zello Work controls that keep a business network private and easy to administer.
Not in Core: AI Digests, AI Assistant, Transcription, Translations, Message Vault, Emergency Alerts, historical breadcrumb tracking, Google Maps traffic and 24/7 Zello support. These come with Managed Zello Plus. Core includes standard Zello support.
Hardware
Radios and phones that run Core
Voice-first teams often choose a push-to-talk radio such as the Inrico T522A or Telox TE320. Hardware is sold separately in our online store, or bring compatible devices.
MDM and multi-carrier SIM included
Ready to talk on day one
Core devices arrive enrolled in enterprise MDM, with a multi-carrier SIM active and Zello Work signed in.
Multi-carrier SIM activated
Enterprise MDM enrollment complete
Zello Work installed and signed in
Security policies applied
Site Wi-Fi configured
Unneeded apps locked down
Remote lock, wipe and locate enabled
Device named and recorded
Push-to-talk key ready
Lifecycle management
The changes that keep coming after go-live
People join, devices break, sites open. On Managed Zello Core, these routine requests are part of the service.
Add a new user
Add a device
Reassign a device to someone else
Replace a failed device
Change or restructure a channel
Create a new department
Update device or app configuration
Suspend or deactivate service
Expand to another site
Best fit
Who Managed Zello Core suits
Core fits teams that mainly need to talk, want the whole service managed, and want to keep the cost per user low.
Your team mainly needs voice
You are replacing walkie-talkies
You want the lowest cost per user
You do not need transcripts or archiving
You want a dispatcher without upgrading
You want MDM and SIMs handled for you
Questions
Managed Zello Core questions
What buyers ask most about the Core plan, its price and what it includes.
What is Managed Zello Core?
Managed Zello Core is our essential Zello push-to-talk plan. It includes Zello Work plus the Integrated Radio managed network, enterprise MDM and a multi-carrier SIM and data plan.
How much is Managed Zello Core?
$24.95 per user per month. With unlimited talk, text and data on a rugged smartphone, Core starts at $64.95 per user per month. Dispatch Hub seats are $19.95 per dispatcher per month, and hardware is sold separately in our online store.
Can we add unlimited talk, text and data?
Yes, on rugged smartphones. Managed Zello + Unlimited Talk, Text & Data gives you everything in Core plus unlimited talk, text and data on the device, starting at $64.95 per user per month. It is not available on two-way radios, and hardware is sold separately.
What Zello features are in Core?
Live voice messages, texts and photos, unlimited channels, real-time location, status and battery, the Management Console, radio gateway, Crosslink, encryption and two-factor authentication.
What does Core not include?
AI Digests, AI Assistant, Transcription, Translations, Message Vault, Emergency Alerts, historical breadcrumb tracking, Google Maps traffic and 24/7 Zello support. Those are in Managed Zello Plus.
Who is Managed Zello Core best for?
Voice-first teams, such as crews replacing walkie-talkies, that want a fully managed service at the lowest price per user.
Can Core replace our walkie-talkies?
Yes. Zello Core on a push-to-talk radio works like a business walkie-talkie, but talks over cellular data and Wi-Fi instead of a repeater.
Does Core include location tracking?
Yes. Core includes real-time location tracking with user status and battery life. Historical breadcrumb tracking and Google Maps traffic come with Plus.
Can we add a dispatcher to Core?
Yes. Add Zello Dispatch Hub seats for $19.95 per dispatcher per month, without moving your users to Plus.
Which Dispatch Hub features need Plus?
Transcription and Emergency Alerts require Managed Zello Plus. One-to-one and channel calls, the shared call queue, dispatch analytics, call logs, photos, text and location work on Core.
Is Core secure enough for business use?
Core runs on a private Zello Work network with encryption and two-factor authentication. Zello holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 and is GDPR compliant.
Can Core users talk to people outside our company?
Yes. Zello Crosslink lets you talk with outside organizations that also use Zello Work, while your own network stays private.
Can we move from Core to Plus later?
Yes. Both plans run on the same managed network, so moving to Plus is a plan change, not a new deployment.
Which radios work well with Core?
Screen-free models like the Inrico T522A suit simple voice use. The Telox TE320 adds a color screen and IP68 rating for tougher sites.
Can we mix radios and phones on Core?
Yes. Radios, rugged phones and smartphones can all share the same Zello channels on one Core network.
What support comes with Core?
Integrated Radio is your first call for changes and issues, backed by standard Zello support. 24/7 Zello support comes with Plus.
Can we have more than one admin on Core?
Yes. Core includes multiple admins and sub-admin permissions, so site leads can manage their own users and channels.
Need AI, archiving or alerts?
Managed Zello Plus adds Transcription, Message Vault, Emergency Alerts and the full Dispatch Hub toolset for $10 more per user per month.
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