Cost comparison
While the "Big Giants" (Icom and Hytera) offer premium hardware, they often lock customers into high annual subscription models.
Below is a structured breakdown of price comparison chart.
Price Comparison Table: 4G LTE PoC Radios
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Feature |
Radioworx (268, H20, K300) |
Icom (IP501H / IP503H) |
Hytera (PNC360S / PNC380) |
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Radio Cost (Avg) |
£89.99 – £139.99 |
£350 – £520 |
£145 – £270 |
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Platform Fee |
£0 (Free for Life) |
Included in high sub |
~£60/year (HyTalk) |
|
SIM Running Cost |
£3.65/year (£0.01/day) plus low cost data |
Included in sub |
Varies (£50+ /year) |
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Total Year 1 Cost |
~£103.64 (Radio cost+ 1p a day sim charge) |
£500+ |
~£255+ |
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Subsequent Years |
£3.65 + (Data only) |
£240+ (Hire/Sub) |
£110+ (Sub + Data) |
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Contract Terms |
No Contract / Pay-as-you-go |
Annual Contracts |
Often 12-24 Months |
1. Radioworx: The "No-Nonsense" Leader
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The 268, H20, & K300 Advantage: These are built for pure efficiency. You aren't paying for a "brand name" tax. You get a rugged, 4G-enabled device with a Free-for-Life Platform.
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Running Costs: Our provided SIMs cost 1p per day. While Icom and Hytera users are paying hundreds per year just to keep their radios turned on, Radioworx users spend less than a coffee per year on running costs.
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The K300,268 & H20 Power: Specifically designed with Band 20 support, the K300 penetrates buildings and reaches rural areas where more expensive "city-focused" radios often fail.
2. Against Icom (The High-End Giant)
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The Cost Gap: An Icom IP503H setup typically costs over £500 per radio initially, often bundled with a mandatory £20/month subscription.
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The Benefit: Icom offers "Full Duplex" (phone-like) talking.
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The Radioworx Counter: Do you really need to spend £240/year on a subscription for a feature you rarely use? Radioworx provides crystal-clear instant PTT for a fraction of the price.
3. Against Hytera (The Corporate Standard)
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The Cost Gap: Hytera’s entry-level PNC360S is affordable at first glance (~£145), but once you add the HyTalk Cloud license (~£60/year) and a data SIM, the costs quickly escalate.
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The Radioworx Counter: We include our platform for free. With Hytera, you are paying a "management fee" every single year. With Radioworx, once you own the radio, you own the service.
Summary of Benefits to Highlight
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Zero Hidden Fees: Most giants hide their "Server Access Fees" or "Platform Licenses" in the small print. Radioworx is transparent: Free Platform for Life.
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Total SIM Control: You manage your own SimBase account. If you aren't using the radios for a while, you can deactivate the SIMs and pay £0. Icom and Hytera contracts usually charge you whether you use the radio or not.
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UK-Based Support: Unlike buying unbranded radios from eBay or dealing with massive corporate ticket systems, Radioworx provides direct UK customer service.
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Plug & Play: Radioworx devices are pre-provisioned. You don't need a specialist engineer to set up a server; just turn them on and talk.
"Stop paying the 'Brand Tax.' Get nationwide 4G coverage with the same reliability as the giants, but without the mandatory annual contracts. Switch to Radioworx today."