ESChat Achieves 'GovRAMP Authorized' and 'TX-RAMP Certified' Designations

Mission Critical Broadband Push-to-Talk Platform Meets Stringent Security and Compliance Requirements

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:03am

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ESChat, a global leader in Secure Mission Critical Broadband Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) communication service, has received 'GovRAMP Authorized' and 'TX-RAMP Certified' designations. These new designations add to ESChat's current 'FedRAMP Authorized', 'FirstNet Certified', and 'DISA Approved' status, further solidifying its commitment to providing the most secure and interoperable broadband Push-to-Talk experience for its customers.

Why it matters

The GovRAMP and TX-RAMP certifications demonstrate ESChat's dedication to meeting the stringent security and compliance requirements of public sector agencies and commercial customers in highly regulated industries. These designations help government entities secure data while reducing compliance costs through a standardized, NIST-based framework.

The details

ESChat's 'ESChat for Government' platform is a hardened version of its broadband communication, collaboration, and interoperability platform, which originally received the 'FedRAMP Authorized' designation in August 2025. The new GovRAMP and TX-RAMP certifications further enhance the platform's privacy and cybersecurity controls, ensuring it meets the needs of public sector agencies and regulated commercial customers.

  • ESChat received the 'GovRAMP Authorized' and 'TX-RAMP Certified' designations on March 16, 2026.
  • ESChat's 'ESChat for Government' platform originally received the 'FedRAMP Authorized' designation in August 2025.

The players

ESChat

A global leader in Secure Mission Critical Broadband Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) communication service.

GovRAMP

A standardized, NIST 800-53 based framework for managing cloud cybersecurity risks, designed for state, local, tribal, and educational (SLTT) institutions.

TX-RAMP

A mandatory cybersecurity certification program for cloud services used by Texas state agencies and public higher education institutions, established by Senate Bill 475.

Josh Lober

President of ESChat.

FedRAMP

A U.S. government program that empowers government customers with access to modern cloud technologies, with an emphasis on cybersecurity and protection of federal information.

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What they’re saying

“Our GovRAMP and TX-RAMP initiatives reflect our continued commitment to cybersecure, mission critical broadband communications.”

— Josh Lober, President of ESChat

“Our new 'GovRAMP Authorized' and 'TX-RAMP Certified' designations represent our continued commitment to provide our customers the most secure and interoperable broadband Push-to-Talk experience possible.”

— Josh Lober, President of ESChat

What’s next

ESChat plans to continue expanding its certifications and designations to further solidify its position as a leader in secure, mission-critical broadband communications.

The takeaway

ESChat's achievement of 'GovRAMP Authorized' and 'TX-RAMP Certified' designations demonstrates its commitment to providing the most secure and compliant broadband Push-to-Talk solutions for public sector agencies and regulated commercial customers, ensuring their critical communications are protected.