A system and method are provided for establishing location-based
push-to-talk communication groups. A location determining application is
incorporated within a communication network for members of a push-to-talk
group. This application may include global positioning satellite
technology incorporated in mobile communication devices carried by the
members, a triangulation application incorporated at a communications
server, or an RFID application associated with the members. Location data
obtained on the members is maintained in a database that is accessible to
a communications server facilitating communication between the members.
When a member initiates a push-to-talk communication, other members of
the group are contacted based upon their locations. The communication can
be selectively transmitted to either those within a pre-designated
location, or outside of the pre-designated location.