ESChat
ESChat provides a subscription-based, carrier-agnostic broadband Push-to-Talk platform with FedRAMP/GovRAMP/TX-RAMP-certified government variants, serving U.S. federal/state/local public safety agencies, the military, and commercial enterprises in transportation, logistics, and hospitality.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersSan Luis Obispo, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What ESChat does
ESChat (legal entity: San Luis Aviation, Inc. d/b/a ESChat / SLA Corporation) is a privately held U.S. company founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, that provides a subscription-based, carrier-agnostic broadband Push-to-Talk (PTT) communications platform. The service delivers encrypted 'radio-like' voice, secure multimedia messaging, and real-time location tracking/mapping on standard Android, iOS, Windows, and IoT devices, with talk groups supporting up to 3,000 members and native cross-carrier interoperability without gateway hardware. The platform distinguishes itself technically through standards-based wireline interoperability with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks via P25 ISSI and DMR AIS, multi-layer encryption (AES-256, ECDSA, ECDH-384, SHA-384), and a hardened ESChat for Government variant hosted in AWS GovCloud that has achieved FedRAMP Certified, GovRAMP Authorized, TX-RAMP Certified, FirstNet Certified, and DISA Approved designations.
ESChat generates revenue primarily through per-seat recurring subscriptions, priced at $5.99/user/month for commercial cloud-hosted service and $7.27-$9.46/user/month for government FedRAMP/GovCloud tiers, with annual prepay discounts of approximately 10%. Additional recurring streams include on-premise server licenses ($3,085/year for a 25-user Standard Provisioning bundle), ISSI/AIS wireline interoperability add-ons ($1,800-$2,484/year base), P25 encryption options ($3,500-$6,900/year), RoIP/SDK gateway connections ($125/year each), mission-critical recording powered by Exacom ($3,000/year base), and IoT device subscriptions ($86.40/year per Siyata SD7/Tait AXIOM device). Distribution occurs through direct enterprise and government sales, GSA Advantage contract vehicles, app-store self-serve, carrier co-branded offerings (T-Mobile, TELUS, UScellular), and OEM/embedded partnerships (EFJohnson/Kenwood Viking Connect, Siyata, Samsung XCover Pro, Sonim). The customer base is concentrated in U.S. federal, state, and local government — including a five-year DOJ task order for the DEA, LA-RICS for Los Angeles County, and DISA-approved military use — with commercial expansion into transportation, logistics, and hospitality. In October 2025, JVCKENWOOD Corporation announced acquisition of 100% of ESChat shares (expected close by end of March 2026), making ESChat a wholly owned subsidiary focused on the North American public-safety broadband PTT market.
ESChat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ESChat
- Legal name
- San Luis Aviation, Inc.
- Website
- https://eschat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ESChat provides a subscription-based, carrier-agnostic broadband Push-to-Talk platform with FedRAMP/GovRAMP/TX-RAMP-certified government variants, serving U.S. federal/state/local public safety agencies, the military, and commercial enterprises in transportation, logistics, and hospitality.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where ESChat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Luis Obispo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ESChat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Subscription-Based PTT Service (Cloud Hosted): ESChat's primary revenue stream is a subscription-based Push-to-Talk service. Commercial customers pay per user per month ($5.99/month or $64.69/year paid annually). Government customers pay higher rates for FedRAMP/GovCloud environments ($7.27–$9.46/month depending on deployment type). Additional revenue comes from add-ons such as Historical Breadcrumb Tracking (+$2.00/user/month) and optional Mission Critical Recording. Service is available on a month-to-month no-contract basis, with annual subscription discounts.
- On-Premise / Customer Hosted Server Licenses: Customers can purchase on-premise server software licenses for private cloud or air-gapped deployment. Pricing starts at $3,085 for a 25-user Standard Provisioning bundle (SaaS Annual License). Local Provisioning Server option available for $4,485. Annual maintenance is included. Volume tier discounts available for accounts over 100 users.
- LMR Interoperability Services (ISSI/AIS, RoIP, SDK): Additional revenue from wireline LMR interoperability add-ons: ISSI/AIS base packages ($1,800–$2,484/year depending on customer type), per-channel bearer fees ($800–$1,656/year), P25 encryption options ($3,500–$5,000/year for static key, $4,830–$6,900/year for dynamic rekeying), VPN services ($3,600/year), and setup fees ($3,000–$4,830 one-time). RoIP/SDK gateway connections billed at $125/year per connection.
- Mission Critical Recording: SaaS Mission Critical Call Logging powered by Exacom: base recording package for 50 ESChat users at $3,000/year, with add-on packages for additional users ($1,200/year for 25 users, $2,250/year for 50 users), plus $1,500 one-time setup. SIPREC annual license at $5,000/year with $2,500 setup fee.
- IoT Device Service Subscriptions: IoT radio devices such as the Siyata SD7 and Tait AXIOM carry separate annual ESChat service subscriptions at $86.40 per year, providing PTT services over the device's built-in cellular connectivity.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Per seat | Monthly | Commercial Cloud Hosted — Standard PTT Service |
| Per seat | Monthly | ESChat for Government — GovCloud (GSA) |
| Per seat | Monthly | ESChat for Government — GovCloud (Commercial) |
| Per seat | Monthly | ESChat for Government — FedRAMP (GSA) |
| Per seat | Monthly | ESChat for Government — FedRAMP (Commercial) |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | On-Premise Server — Standard Provisioning (25-User Bundle) |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | On-Premise Server — Local Provisioning (25-User Bundle) |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | RoIP / SDK Gateway Connection |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | ISSI Wireline Interoperability — Commercial |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | ISSI Wireline Interoperability — Government (GSA) |
| Per seat | Annual | Mission Critical Recording — Exacom (SaaS) |
| Per seat | Annual | SIPREC Recording License (On-Premise) |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels10 records
Marketing channels8 records
ESChat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ESChat provides a subscription-based, secure broadband Push-to-Talk (PTT) communication service that delivers encrypted voice, multimedia messaging, and real-time location tracking across smartphones, feature phones, and IoT devices on all wireless carriers. The platform supports up to 3,000-member talk groups and integrates natively with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks via P25 (ISSI), DMR (AIS), and RoIP standards for cross-agency interoperability.
Product overview
ESChat is a subscription-based Secure Broadband Push-to-Talk (PTT) communication service that operates as a standalone solution or integrated with Land Mobile Radio networks. The core ESChat Broadband Push-to-Talk Service provides encrypted voice communication, multimedia messaging, and location tracking on smartphones, feature phones, and IoT devices, with talk groups supporting up to 3,000 members. The service operates across multiple hosting models: commercial cloud (AWS), government cloud (AWS GovCloud with FedRAMP/GovRAMP/TX-RAMP certifications), and on-premise/private cloud for air-gapped operations. Key product variants include ESChat for Government (hardened FedRAMP-certified platform) and Viking Connect (integration with EFJohnson's Kenwood Viking 8000 Series radios). The product ecosystem includes interoperability modules for RoIP gateways, ISSI/AIS wireline LMR integration, and SDK-based dispatch console integration; mission critical call recording powered by Exacom; and an administrative management portal. ESChat is available through carriers including T-Mobile and TELUS, and serves U.S. military, federal, state, and local government agencies, law enforcement, and commercial enterprises.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ESChat for Government: A hardened version of the ESChat broadband communication platform, FedRAMP Certified, GovRAMP Authorized, and TX-RAMP Certified for government agencies.
- Viking Connect
- ESChat for Business
Products and services
- ESChat Broadband Push-to-Talk Service Subscription-based Push-to-Talk service providing secure encrypted voice, multimedia messaging, and real-time location tracking/mapping across all wireless carriers. Supports up to 3,000 members per talk group with eight customized group types, and operates on standard smartphones, feature phones, and IoT devices for government, military, and commercial enterprise customers.
- ESChat for Government FedRAMP Certified, GovRAMP Authorized, and TX-RAMP Certified version of the ESChat platform hosted in AWS GovCloud with enhanced privacy and cybersecurity controls for public sector agencies. Includes the Self Discovery feature for inter-agency pathway negotiation and P25 LMR integration for government customers.
- Viking Connect Integration solution powered by ESChat that enables EFJohnson Technologies' Kenwood Viking 8000 Series radios to seamlessly transition between LMR and Broadband networks based on signal conditions without user intervention. Administrators can configure RF transition levels via Armada Fleet Management software, and the solution supports secure broadband PTT communication across all ESChat infrastructure including FedRAMP Certified environments.
- ESChat On-Premise Server Customer-hosted private instance for on-premise deployment supporting network isolation. Supports air-gapped operation with Local Provisioning Server, typically paired with private 5G/LTE or enterprise WiFi networks. Standard provisioning starts at $3,085 for a 25-user license bundle; Local Provisioning Server option available at $4,485.
- ESChat SDK Software Development Kit enabling third parties to integrate ESChat technology into their own products and solutions. Used for embedding ESChat into Dispatch Console systems, LMR Gateway products, and IoT Radios.
- RoIP Gateway Interoperability Radio over Internet Protocol interoperability module providing simple, reliable, low-cost integration between LMR and LTE networks. Supports all radio technologies in all frequency bands via donor radio approach. Annual service fee of $125 per RoIP or SDK Gateway Connection.
- ISSI Wireline Interoperability P25 Inter Subsystem Interface wireline interoperability for connecting P25 LMR networks and ESChat broadband without gateway hardware. Supports passing of Unit IDs, Private Calls, Group Calls, Emergency Calls, CSSI-connected Dispatch Consoles integration, Call Logging systems, and end-to-end encryption including key management via P25 Key Management Facility (KMF) with OTAR/OTEK support. Base package at $1,800 per year for commercial customers.
- AIS Wireline Interoperability DMR Application Interface Specification wireline interoperability for connecting DMR radio networks and dispatch console systems to the ESChat platform using standards-based protocols. Base package at $1,800 per year for commercial customers.
- Mission Critical Recording SaaS Mission Critical Call Logging service powered by Exacom's cloud-based logging recorder for cloud-hosted ESChat networks. Records PTT voice and associated metadata using standards-based SIPREC protocol, with browser-based access and secure cloud storage. Base recording package at $3,000 per year covering 50 ESChat users. Compatible with third-party logging solutions including NICE, Eventide, Exacom, Stancil, and Komutel.
- ESChat Dispatch Console Integration
Quantifiable outcome
- Talk Groups support up to 3,000 members each, enabling large-scale agency coordination
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ESChat
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ESChat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration13 records
AI capability4 records
Feature13 records
ESChat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- JVCKENWOOD CorporationcoreJVCKENWOOD acquired 100% of ESChat (San Luis Aviation, Inc.) via a share transfer agreement announced October 8, 2025, with the transaction to close by end of March 2026. ESChat becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD to strengthen its broadband PTT business focused on the North American public safety market. The acquisition gives JVCKENWOOD access to ESChat's cloud-based broadband PTT platform and government certifications.
- Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System (LA-RICS)coreESChat was awarded a contract in July 2025 by LA-RICS (Joint Powers Authority) to integrate ESChat for Government with the LA-RICS P25 LMR network, enabling ESChat service to be offered to agencies within Los Angeles County. The initial system integration was completed in March 2026, making ESChat available to participating public safety agencies across the county.
- EFJohnson Technologies, Inc.coreEFJohnson Technologies (JVCKENWOOD subsidiary, based in Irving, Texas) co-developed 'Viking Connect, Powered by ESChat' — enabling Kenwood Viking VP8000 and VM8000 Series radios to seamlessly switch between LMR and broadband networks. ESChat's technology is embedded into Viking radios, and ESChat is showcased at EFJohnson's IWCE and IACP booths. This partnership expands ESChat's reach into dedicated LMR hardware users.
- JPS InteroperabilitysecondaryESChat and JPS delivered a next-generation LMR to Broadband Push-to-Talk interoperability solution. JPS provides RoIP gateways (NXU-2B) and SDK gateways (RSP-Z2) that connect LMR networks and Dispatch Consoles to the ESChat platform in a simplified and secure manner.
- UScellularsecondaryUScellular partnered with ESChat and a device partner to create a push-to-talk bundle for public safety, hospitality, transportation, education, utilities, and logistics use cases, announced March 5, 2024.
- Tait CommunicationssecondaryESChat and Tait delivered a new Public Safety Broadband capability in March 2023, providing business and government users an efficient option for reliable high-quality PTT communication over US broadband carrier networks. The Tait AXIOM wearable IoT device is listed as an ESChat recommended device.
- Siyata Mobile Inc.coreESChat powers Siyata SD7 and Siyata SD7 Ultra IoT radio devices, providing customers with walkie-talkie simplicity backed by ESChat's broadband PTT reliability. Deployed at Burning Man 2025. Siyata markets the devices powered by ESChat to US markets, and ESChat is highlighted on Siyata's product pages. The SD7 Ultra is also listed as an IoT device on ESChat's recommended devices page.
- SamsungsecondaryESChat launched a Push-to-Talk solution for Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro, with Samsung agreeing to offer ESChat PTT Service to carrier and enterprise customers. ESChat is pre-integrated into Samsung's rugged enterprise device.
- T-MobilecoreESChat and T-Mobile completed service integration enabling T-Mobile salesforce to offer ESChat PTT service billed by T-Mobile. ESChat is available as 'ESChat from T-Mobile' on the T-Mobile business solutions website, providing PTT to T-Mobile's business and government customers.
- TELUScoreESChat completed service integration with TELUS in April 2020, offering next-generation Broadband Push-to-Talk service to TELUS business and government customers in Canada. ESChat is available as 'ESChat from TELUS' on the TELUS business website, with ESChat service billed by TELUS.
- ExacomsecondaryESChat's Mission Critical Call Logging service is powered by Exacom's cloud-based logging recorder. ESChat transmits PTT voice and metadata to the Exacom recorder via standards-based SIPREC protocol. Exacom's recorder enables ESChat customers to access archived recordings through a browser-based interface in a secure cloud environment.
- CSS MindsharesecondaryESChat partnered with CSS Mindshare to offer a full-featured and cost-effective true Dispatch Console experience via SDK integration. The CSS Mindshare Essentials Dispatch Console provides features including Private Calls, Group Calls, Emergency Calls, multi-call support, ESChat Multimedia Messaging, and User Location Display on the console.
- Zetron (Acom Dispatch Console)secondaryESChat supports Zetron ACOM Dispatch Console integration via Wireline AIS (DMR Application Interface Specification), providing a seamless experience for dispatch professionals communicating with ESChat broadband PTT users.
- Avtec (Scout Dispatch Console)secondaryESChat supports Avtec Scout Dispatch Console integration via RoIP (Radio over Internet Protocol), enabling legacy console systems to connect to the ESChat network for dispatch communications.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreESChat's cloud-hosted services are built on Amazon AWS infrastructure, including AWS commercial regions (US, Canada, Brazil, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Singapore, Australia, Germany, South Africa) and AWS GovCloud for government customers. ESChat is a SaaS vendor operating on AWS.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ESChat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
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ESChat social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
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ESChat leadership team
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Profiles1 record
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Frequently asked questions about ESChat
What does ESChat do?
ESChat provides a subscription-based, secure broadband Push-to-Talk (PTT) communication service that delivers encrypted voice, multimedia messaging, and real-time location tracking across smartphones, feature phones, and IoT devices on all wireless carriers. The platform supports up to 3,000-member talk groups and integrates natively with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks via P25 (ISSI), DMR (AIS), and RoIP standards for cross-agency interoperability.
Is ESChat a public or private company?
ESChat is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ESChat founded?
ESChat was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ESChat based?
ESChat is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, United States, in the North America region.
How does ESChat make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Subscription-Based PTT Service (Cloud Hosted) is the primary driver. The others are on-Premise / Customer Hosted Server Licenses, LMR Interoperability Services (ISSI/AIS, RoIP, SDK), mission Critical Recording and ioT Device Service Subscriptions.
Does ESChat have an API?
Yes. ESChat offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for third parties to integrate ESChat technology into their own products and solutions. The SDK enables integration into Dispatch Console systems, LMR Gateway products, and IoT Radios. ESChat technology is embedded into numerous Dispatch Console systems, LMR Gateway products, and IoT Radios via these SDK/API tools.