What Mobile Tornado does

Mobile Tornado Group plc (AIM: LON:MBT) is a UK-headquartered provider of push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) technology, built on 3GPP-compliant Mission Critical Services (MCX) standards and sold under the Tornado product family (TornadoCore, TornadoVision, TornadoSafe, TornadoLocate, TornadoRecord, TornadoControl/TornadoControl+, TornadoCommander, TornadoTask, TornadoPatrol, TornadoDebrief, TornadoConnect, and TornadoX). The platform delivers instant one-to-one and one-to-many voice, video, multimedia messaging, real-time GPS tracking with geofencing, lone-worker protection (man-down detection, SOS alerts, Keep Alive), workforce management, guard patrol tracking, recorded-audit retrieval, post-operation transcription, and bridge integration with legacy LMR systems (DMR, TETRA, P25) and PABX SIP telephony. It runs device-agnostically across iOS, Android, rugged handsets (including white-labelled MT110/120/130 devices) and screenless wearables, and network-agnostically across 2G/3G/4G LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, private cellular, and satellite, claiming 99.999% availability, sub-300ms voice setup, and single groups of up to 10,000 participants.

The platform is offered through three monthly/annual subscription tiers (Basic, Standard, Premium) with optional add-on modules, alongside hardware sales, professional services, and SDK/developer licensing. Mobile Tornado monetises predominantly through a global network of 30+ reseller partners, MNOs, and systems integrators across 30+ countries, reaching 150,000+ active users in security, transport and logistics, healthcare, education, hospitality, and industrial verticals. Following the November 2025 acquisition of US-based Priority PTT, the company also operates direct and inside sales in the United States through Mobile Tornado USA.

Name

Mobile Tornado

Legal name

Mobile Tornado Group plc

Website

https://mobiletornado.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mobile Tornado Group plc provides push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) and 3GPP MCX mission-critical communications software for enterprise workforces via a global reseller network. The Harrogate, UK-based firm serves 150,000+ users across 30+ countries in security, transport, and critical infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mission Critical Communications

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Mission-Critical & Public Safety Private Networks (MCX/LMR Interop) (HDAIAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF), Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services (TLABAJAL)

Keywords

• Push-to-talk cellular
• Mission critical communications
• Workforce management software
• LMR interoperability platform
• Enterprise PoC solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrogate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscriptions (PoC Plans): Recurring subscription revenue from three tiered plans (Basic, Standard, Premium) that provide access to the PoC platform and associated features (TornadoCore, TornadoVision, TornadoLocate, TornadoSafe, TornadoControl, TornadoTask, TornadoPatrol). Add-on modules (TornadoCommander, TornadoRecord, TornadoDebrief, TornadoConnect) available for additional fees. Billed monthly or annually per user/plan tier.
2. Hardware Device Sales: Sale of white-labelled PoC devices (MT110, MT120, MT130) pre-installed with the Mobile Tornado PoC application. Devices are sold as a bundled hardware/software offering for immediate deployment. Revenue recognised on device sale.
3. Professional Services & Implementation: Technical on-boarding, customisation, integration, and white-labelling services provided to reseller partners and enterprise customers during deployment.
4. SDK / Developer Licensing: Third-party developers and partners can build on Mobile Tornado's platform using its SDKs, enabling integration of PoC capabilities into third-party applications and workflows. May include per-seat or usage-based licensing components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mobile Tornado develops and sells a Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) platform (TornadoCore) that delivers instant one-to-one and group voice, messaging, and multimedia communications over LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks with 99.999% uptime and sub-300ms latency. The platform is bundled with add-on modules for live video (TornadoVision), lone worker safety (TornadoSafe), GPS tracking and geofencing (TornadoLocate), patented call recording (TornadoRecord), MDM (TornadoControl), dispatch (TornadoCommander), workforce tasking (TornadoTask), guard patrol (TornadoPatrol), debrief (TornadoDebrief), and LMR interoperability (TornadoConnect). The company also offers white-labelled PoC hardware devices and 3GPP-compliant MCX services via TornadoX, sold primarily through a global network of reseller partners to enterprise and government customers in security, transport, utilities, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Product overview

Mobile Tornado offers a unified push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) platform architecture with three subscription tiers: Basic (TornadoCore + TornadoVision), Standard (adds TornadoLocate, TornadoSafe, TornadoControl), and Premium (adds TornadoTask, TornadoPatrol). The platform supports add-on modules including TornadoRecord (call recording), TornadoCommander (dispatch console), TornadoDebrief (post-operation review), TornadoConnect (LMR integration), and TornadoX (3GPP MCX). White-labelled devices (MT110, MT120, MT130) and an SDK enable ecosystem expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TornadoCore: Push-to-talk over cellular platform providing instant voice, messaging and multimedia sharing
• TornadoVision
• TornadoSafe
• TornadoLocate
• TornadoRecord
• TornadoControl
• TornadoCommander
• TornadoTask
• TornadoPatrol
• TornadoDebrief
• TornadoConnect
• TornadoX

Products and services

• TornadoCore The foundational push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) platform providing instant one-to-one and one-to-many voice communication with groups of up to 10,000 users. Delivers carrier-grade 99.999% availability, sub-300ms latency, and seamless switching between Wi-Fi and cellular networks (2G-5G). Targeted at enterprises needing reliable, real-time group communications.
• TornadoVision Live video communication solution enabling instant one-to-one and group video calls with up to 35 PoC users. Includes automatic streaming during emergency events and screen-sharing capabilities for enhanced situational awareness. Targeted at teams needing live video for situational awareness and decision-making.
• TornadoSafe Lone worker protection solution featuring emergency SOS alerts with precise location data, automatic man-down detection for falls and impacts, and Keep Alive check-in functionality to ensure worker safety. Targeted at organisations with lone or at-risk field workers.
• TornadoLocate Real-time GPS location tracking solution providing live and historical workforce visibility with geofencing capabilities. Enables automatic alerts when workers enter or exit designated zones. Targeted at mobile teams needing real-time location visibility.
• TornadoRecord Patented call recording platform that automatically records all incoming and outgoing PoC voice communications with encrypted storage and fast retrieval for incident debriefing, compliance, and training. Targeted at compliance-driven organisations and incident review operations.
• TornadoControl / TornadoControl+ Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions for PoC environments, enabling remote device configuration, Kiosk mode for single-application restriction, and advanced security features including geofencing and automated policy enforcement. TornadoControl+ is developed in partnership with SOTI. Targeted at organisations managing fleets of PoC devices.
• TornadoCommander Command and control dispatch console available as Windows and web-based applications. Supports up to 64 simultaneous PoC radio groups with live GPS tracking, instant SOS alerts, and integrated recording capabilities. Targeted at dispatchers and operations control centres.
• TornadoTask Workforce management solution integrating task creation, scheduling, compliance checklists, incident reporting, automated reporting, and geofenced time-and-attendance monitoring in a single platform. Targeted at operations needing integrated tasking and compliance workflows.
• TornadoPatrol Real-time guard monitoring and patrol tracking solution with route management, checkpoint verification, instant alerts, and panic notifications. Available as PatrolLite or PatrolPro variants. Targeted at security guard and patrol service providers.
• TornadoDebrief Post-operation intelligence review platform providing real-time location playback, voice recording retrieval, and multilingual speech-to-text transcription for incident reconstruction and compliance. Targeted at command centres and compliance-driven incident review teams.
• TornadoConnect LMR integration bridge enabling seamless communication between PoC users and traditional Land Mobile Radio systems (DMR, TETRA, P25) and PABX SIP phones without replacing existing infrastructure. Targeted at organisations operating mixed PoC and legacy radio environments.
• TornadoX (3GPP MCX Platform) 3GPP-compliant Mission Critical Services (MCX) platform delivering standards-based MCPTT, MCVideo, and MCData capabilities with guaranteed priority access, network pre-emption, and interoperability. Targeted at first responders and critical infrastructure operators requiring standards-based mission-critical communications.
• MT120 PoC Device Compact white-labelled push-to-talk device with screen functionality designed for field-based teams requiring portable voice communication solutions. Supports both Basic and Standard Plans. Targeted at field workers needing a dedicated PoC hardware device.
• MT110 PoC Device White-labelled rugged push-to-talk device pre-installed with Mobile Tornado's PoC application, designed for field teams requiring reliable instant communication. Targeted at rugged field deployment scenarios.
• MT130 PoC Device White-labelled rugged push-to-talk device in the Mobile Tornado device portfolio for field deployment. Targeted at rugged field deployment scenarios requiring dedicated PoC hardware.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.999% carrier-grade system availability vs. traditional radio systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability8 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FrequentiscoreTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026Mobile Tornado has joined the Frequentis MissionX Ecosystem, integrating the Frequentis MissionX MCX SDK into its platform to deliver 3GPP-compliant Mission Critical Services (MCX) — including MCPTT, MCVideo, and MCData — to business-critical and critical infrastructure organisations. The SDK provides guaranteed priority access, network pre-emption, and GCF-certified standards compliance.
• ServitroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 June 2025Mobile Tornado signed an exclusive reseller agreement with Servitron, making Servitron the exclusive partner for Mobile Tornado's PoC solutions in Mexico. The partnership, announced at Expo Seguridad Mexico 2025, extends a relationship originally established in 2017. Servitron operates across more than 50 cities serving security, manufacturing, and transportation sectors, aligning with Mobile Tornado's strategic focus on the Latin American market.
• Stolz TelecomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership announced for the US market, with Stolz Telecom (based in Oklahoma City, OK and Denton, TX) distributing Mobile Tornado's PoC and workforce management technology to public safety and enterprise sectors. Stolz Telecom was founded by former US government agents in 2006.
• Prairie Mobile CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile Tornado entered the Canadian market through a reseller agreement with Prairie Mobile Communications, a leading Connected Technology provider based in Brandon, Manitoba (founded over 57 years ago, 26 locations from British Columbia to Ontario). Prairie Mobile serves industries including agriculture, mining, education, construction, and logistics.
• InstacomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpanded partnership with Instacom, a leading provider of critical communications solutions to government agencies and private enterprises across Africa. Instacom is based in Pretoria, South Africa, and serves sectors including security, logistics, and utilities. Instacom has developed new partnerships across Africa that extend Mobile Tornado's reach.
• WiConnectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with WiConnect to make Mobile Tornado's PoC technology available across the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region. WiConnect, established in 2005, is one of the leading system integrators for carrier-grade wireless communications in the Middle East.
• SyndicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyndico became Mobile Tornado's exclusive distributor in the UK, consolidating and expanding access to Mobile Tornado's advanced enterprise communication solutions across the UK market.
• Axians (VINCI Energies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership with Axians, the ICT brand within VINCI Energies, to deliver PoC solutions in the Netherlands. Axians operates across 38 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, supporting diverse industries in the public and private sectors.
• HMD (Finnish Phone Innovator)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStrategic partnership with Finnish phone innovator HMD. Mobile Tornado's PoC application comes pre-installed on selected HMD devices, delivering instant, secure, and reliable communication capabilities straight out of the box to businesses and organisations worldwide.
• AlecomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller agreement with Swedish company Alecom, founded in 1988 and specialising in mission-critical communication solutions across the world. Alecom provides advanced ALITIS command and control systems for emergency services and rescue operations.
• CAYEScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic market entry through reseller agreement with CAYES, a Nordic enterprise security solutions provider with over 20 years of experience with industry leaders in security and mobile markets.
• 3GCOMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partnership with 3GCOM, based in Rabat, Morocco, a leading system integrator for IT and telecom solutions in North Africa. 3GCOM spearheads the promotion of innovative proven technology with an emphasis on customer services and support.
• ExceleratecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller agreement with Excelerate, a specialist systems integrator and provider of first responder connectivity solutions operating in the UK, EMEA, and Australasian markets. Excelerate has delivered hybrid connectivity solutions for 20 years across fire, police, ambulance, public services, healthcare, energy, utilities, and construction.
• ForesolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller agreement with Foresolutions, a leading UK provider of integrated technologies for connected workforces in the aviation, construction, and infrastructure sectors. A trial is underway with a large plant hire contractor using the application.
• The Barcode WarehouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partnership with The Barcode Warehouse, the UK's leading specialist provider of barcode technology, RFID, labelling, and enterprise mobility solutions. The agreement makes Mobile Tornado's PoC and workforce management technologies available to a wide range of sectors in the UK.
• CSE CrosscomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with CSE Crosscom, one of the fastest-growing communications companies in the UK, providing communications solutions for demanding environments in partnership with the world's most advanced technology providers.
• InstavoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership with French PoC specialist Instavox, announced at Milipol Paris. Instavox brings Mobile Tornado's PoC platform to the French market as a new strategic partnership strengthening Mobile Tornado's presence across Europe.
• Grupo Atención and ClarocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpanded presence into Central American markets of Guatemala and El Salvador through business partners Grupo Atención and Claro, extending Mobile Tornado's Latin American footprint alongside the existing Servitron partnership in Mexico.
• Priority PTT (Acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of US-based Priority Push-to-Talk (PTT), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, to form Mobile Tornado USA. The acquisition enables direct end-to-end critical radio solution provision in the United States and reflects growing momentum for PoC technology in the US market.
• Blickle & ScherercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive reseller and distribution agreement for Germany, Europe's largest economy. Blickle & Scherer is a leading provider of security-critical communications technologies in the federal republic, serving public and private sector institutions.
• Ericsson (Enterprise Partner Program)coreTechnology or IntegrationMobile Tornado has joined the Ericsson Enterprise Partner Program, delivering PTToC with Ericsson Private 5G to industrial customers. The partnership enables industrial customers to improve business-critical communications, increase safety, reduce costs, and boost productivity.
• Cat-6 (US)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Cat-6, a US provider of emergency management services. Cat-6 offers Mobile Tornado's PTX technology to customers, including during recent New Mexico wildfires where the technology was used alongside emergency management personnel.
• Zain Iraq (Zain Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZain Iraq, part of the Zain Group, has chosen Mobile Tornado's PoC technology to support group communication and workforce management needs. Zain is the leading telecommunications company in Iraq and a leading mobile telecom innovator in the Middle East and North Africa.
• StormcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK reseller partner Storm provides Mobile Tornado's PoC technology to enterprise customers including Leeds Bradford Airport, Northern Trains, and Civitas Group (Romania). Storm has also announced a security agreement for critical energy infrastructure in Romania.
• CrosscallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Crosscall to offer partners a greater choice of rugged devices. Mobile Tornado's PoC application is supported on Crosscall's Core-X5, Core-Z5 smartphones and Core-T5 tablet, ideal for demanding professional use cases.
• SOTI (MDM Partnership)coreTechnology or IntegrationTornadoControl+, Mobile Tornado's advanced MDM platform, was introduced in partnership with SOTI, a leading provider of mobile and IoT device management solutions. SOTI provides the technology foundation for TornadoControl+'s advanced security, remote management, and analytics capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zello: Push-to-talk app widely adopted in security, hospitality, and field-service workforces. Offers comparable voice-first group communication functionality, though lighter on integrated workforce management than Mobile Tornado's full suite.
• ESChat: Secure PoC and messaging platform certified for US federal/public-safety use, including end-to-end encrypted push-to-talk. Closely comparable to Mobile Tornado's secure mission-critical communications offering for first-responder and government customers.
• Hytera: Major PoC and DMR/TETRA vendor offering Hytera HyTalk PoC and integrated LMR-to-broadband solutions. Competes head-to-head with Mobile Tornado in security, transport, and industrial verticals across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
• TASSTA: European-headquartered Push-to-Talk and workforce management platform with similar LMR integration, lone-worker safety, and dispatch console features. Competes with Mobile Tornado across security, transport, and industrial verticals in EMEA.

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Enterprise mobility and workforce communication provider whose Workcloud Communication and rugged device portfolio overlap with Mobile Tornado's PoC-plus-device offering to logistics, retail, and field-service enterprises.
• Verizon Push to Talk Plus: Carrier-offered PoC service from Verizon delivering push-to-talk over 4G/5G with dispatch capability, competing with Mobile Tornado in the US enterprise and field-workforce segments.
• Motorola Solutions: Global leader in mission-critical communications with DIMETRA (TETRA) and WAVE Push-to-Talk over Broadband. Directly comparable to Mobile Tornado as a vendor to public-safety and enterprise customers, but with vastly larger R&D, sales, and installed base.
• AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk (EPTT): Carrier-grade PoC service from AT&T targeting enterprise and public-safety users over the AT&T wireless network. Comparable in function to Mobile Tornado's PoC but leverages AT&T's owned network and bundled pricing.

Emerging players

• Siyata Mobile: Vendor of rugged PoC handsets and complementary software targeting enterprise, public-safety, and commercial-vehicle customers. Comparable to Mobile Tornado's combined device-plus-software model, particularly the MT110/MT120/MT130 range.
• Tango Tango: Push-to-talk service focused on first responders, schools, and public-safety agencies in the US. Overlaps with Mobile Tornado's US public-safety go-to-market via Priority PTT/Mobile Tornado USA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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