Clear-Com unveiled FreeSpeak Cell at NAB Show in Las Vegas, a wireless intercom system that operates over public cellular networks instead of relying on local RF infrastructure.

The system is designed to fit within the Clear-Com ecosystem, enabling seamless use alongside FreeSpeak products and existing workflows.

Key benefits include reduced RF planning and infrastructure needs, potential use of private LTE/5G networks, and the ability to prioritize critical communications through carrier networks.

The P.A. People, with a history of Clear-Com deployments, are positioned to roll out FreeSpeak Cell for upcoming events, and provide sales contacts for inquiries.

FreeSpeak Cell is intended to complement, not replace, FreeSpeak II, offering an expanded, scalable intercom toolbox for geography-spanning operations.

Trials and real-world usage at high-profile live events showcase FreeSpeak Cell’s scale, range, audio quality, and reliability.

Clear-Com points to an industry shift toward network-based intercoms and private 5G/LTE deployments as part of broader connectivity trends.

The P.A. People are early adopters of FreeSpeak Cell, planning to integrate it into major-event workflows alongside existing Clear-Com systems.

CTO Marco Lopez explains that FreeSpeak Cell moves intercom from local RF dependency to cellular networks, addressing spectrum congestion and shrinking UHF availability.

FreeSpeak Cell enables full-duplex wireless communication across large areas and distributed sites without on-site antennas or infrastructure, expanding deployment possibilities for events and broadcasts.