Rapid Radio and the team is amazing ! I have over 50 Radios and have been around since day one ! I keep adding radios for all my company's and I even have my older family members having on we love kee... Mehr ansehen
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Their marketing is filled with misleading and flatly false information. It is nothing more than a cell phone based walkie talkie that uses cell networks for its coverage. If you couldn't use your ph... Mehr ansehen
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Rapid Radios is the only 2-way radio walkie-talkie with nationwide range and no monthly fees. Enjoy crystal clear, private communications with Rapid Radios!
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829 Forest Hill Ave SE, 49546, Grand Rapids, Vereinigte Staaten
- (616) 227-3466
- info@rapidradios.com
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Customer Service was great!
I was having trouble getting my radios connected and Patsy M. was wonderful. She helped me take care of the issue and got my radios back on line. Thank you Patsy!
28. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear that Patsy M. was able to help you get your radios connected and back online quickly. She truly does a wonderful job taking care of our customers. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and thank you for choosing Rapid Radios.
– The Rapid Radios Team
FALSELY ADVERTISED
All advertising states Radios will work without Cell coverage. I only researched after the purchase and found it when SHTF, and we have no cell coverage, THESE RADIOS WILL NOT WORK!
DO NOT BUY, FALSE ADVERTISING
26. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your frustration and appreciate the opportunity to clarify.
Rapid Radios operate on a nationwide push-to-talk network that uses LTE infrastructure, which is different from traditional cellular voice and text services. This allows the radios to work in many situations where cell phones may struggle, but they do require network infrastructure to function and are not designed to operate if all networks are completely offline. We understand how this distinction can be confusing, especially for customers purchasing with emergency preparedness in mind.
We do aim to be transparent about how our products work. Information regarding coverage, service requirements, and limitations is outlined on our product pages, FAQs, and coverage map so customers can confirm availability in their area prior to purchasing. For those specifically looking for a network-independent option for emergency or SHTF scenarios, we also offer My Emergency Radio, which is our HAM radio solution designed for that purpose.
We will be reaching out to you directly to discuss this further and are hopeful to turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
– The Rapid Radios Team
Great Customer Service!!
We lost a radio and Joshua Green and Marissa R. bent over backwards to get us a new one. Once it was sent it was incorrectly programmed and our other radios could not link into the system. Once they found out we were having these issues they immediately sent us 4 new radios but only charged us for one. Finally, when I returned the one new radio and the three old radios, Marissa followed back up with to make sure we got up and running!! Great customer service and great product! Kudos to their team! Rich T.
22. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this detailed feedback, Rich! We’re thrilled to hear that Joshua Green and Marissa R. were able to step in and take great care of you. While we’re sorry for the initial hiccups, we’re glad our team was able to act quickly, make things right, and ensure everything was fully up and running.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass this along to Joshua and Marissa—they’ll really appreciate the kudos. Thank you for trusting Rapid Radios and for being such a great customer!
– The Rapid Radios Team
They are Great and enjoy them so far…
They are Great and enjoy them so far hope they lost forever I recommend for family that want good cheap walkie-talkies that are not for going out of cellphone range
3. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for your feedback and recommendation! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying your radios and that they’re working well.
– The Rapid Radios Team
These radios suck
These radios suck. They constantly cut in and out and shut off randomly or disconnect from the group. For $1000 I would’ve kept using phones if I knew these were gonna be that bad. I tried reaching out to customer support and of course no response on their junk product.
22. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
We’re very sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced and understand how frustrating this must be. With the lack of information provided, we cannot find any correspondence or locate you as a customer in our system. We have requested your contact information so we can further assist you.
We are more than happy to help troubleshoot your radios to determine the cause of the issues and find the best solution. Our team takes all feedback seriously, and we want the opportunity to work with you directly to ensure your radios are functioning properly and resolve this experience.
– The Rapid Radios Team
I'm disappointed with the no fee hype. It may not be a monthly fee but it might as well be. I just renewed for $100. If that's not a fee then what is it? Whether you charge monthly or yearly.
I previously wrote a not so positive review regarding the renewal fee for Rapid Radio. When first purchased I was totally unaware of the yearly renewal fee. When I discovered it, I reached out to Rapid Radio and NEVER received a reply to my inquiry. I just felt that the way the renewal was handled lacked upfront honesty. I researched the site information and never saw the renewal policy. I just think the renewal information needs to be prominent in your advertising. When you hear people like Sean Hannity say NO monthly fees that is misleading. They should say there is a yearly renewal charge.
I am thankful to have the radios. My wife is mostly home bound and gives me comfort knowing she can reach out to me in an emergency. Thank you for your understanding.
20. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for sharing your feedback — we understand your frustration and appreciate the opportunity to clarify.
When we state “no monthly fees,” we mean exactly that: there is no recurring monthly charge. The service includes the first year at no cost, and after that there is an annual service fee of $50 per radio, which covers nationwide push-to-talk service, network access, and ongoing support. This pricing is outlined on our product pages, FAQs, and order confirmation emails.
That said, we completely understand that an annual fee can still feel like a recurring cost, and we’re sorry if the wording caused any disappointment. Transparency is important to us, and we appreciate feedback like yours as it helps us improve how we communicate our pricing.
We will be reaching out to you directly to discuss this further, and we hope to have the opportunity to turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
– The Rapid Radios Team
Excellent company
Excellent company, great product!
Patsy, in customer service is the BEST, she's always prompt to respond and provides accurate information and assistance, she's the star of your organization.
Our company has 12 radios and love them! They function as described.
Emergency Training Center of Montana
21. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in Rapid Radios. Patsy will be thrilled to hear your feedback—she absolutely is a star, and we’re lucky to have her on our team. We’re also glad to hear your 12 radios are working exactly as expected and supporting the important work you do at the Emergency Training Center of Montana. Thank you again for your support!
– The Rapid Radios Team
RAPIDLY RUN AWAY!
RAPIDLY RUN AWAY!
Rapid Radios completely failed to deliver on their own promises. I paid for expedited shipping—1 to 2 business days—and not only did nothing ship by then, but a full week later, my event day has arrived and my order still hasn’t left their warehouse. Despite their listing, they claimed it was about “processing”—but even that wasn’t done. They gave me a tracking number that never got to UPS. i thought they would be better than an overseas fly by night company but they are worse! If you want reliability, do yourself a favor—run from “Rapid” Radios, because there’s nothing rapid about them.
21. Jänner 2026
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Antwort von Rapid Radios
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this situation must have been, especially with an important event on the line. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the shipping and processing delays.
Our team is currently reaching out to you directly so we can review what happened, address your concerns, and work toward a resolution as quickly as possible. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to make this right.
– The Rapid Radios Team
“Misleading by Design: Read This Before You Buy”
To bad i can't give a negative 10 stars
I didn’t misunderstand Rapid Radios — I was misled.
There is a clear and repeated pattern in their advertising and responses: they avoid plain language and rely on technical wordplay to obscure material facts that would obviously reduce sales if stated honestly upfront.
Here are the facts, stripped of spin:
• These “radios” REQUIRE a cellular SIM card
• They REQUIRE active LTE/4G infrastructure
• If cellular networks go down, these radios DO NOT WORK
• That fact is not clearly disclosed in their advertising
• “No monthly fees” is technically true but deliberately misleading, because a mandatory annual SIM renewal exists after year one
• Contacts and functionality can be remotely controlled or disabled by the company
• This is not independent radio communication — it is a locked, talk-only cellular device
Rapid Radios repeatedly uses phrases like:
“not the same as cell phones,”
“different infrastructure,”
“nationwide coverage,”
“no monthly fees,”
—all while carefully avoiding the one sentence that actually matters to consumers:
These devices are useless without cell towers.
I purchased these specifically for emergency preparedness — when networks fail. That use case is exactly what their marketing strongly implies, while quietly excluding the critical dependency that defeats the purpose entirely.
Reading through dozens of reviews shows the same response pattern over and over:
• deny deception
• redefine words
• redirect to fine print
• claim transparency without practicing it
This is not honest marketing — it is semantic manipulation.
In my opinion, this crosses from aggressive advertising into deception. A reasonable consumer would absolutely believe these radios function independently during outages. The company knows that clarifying the cellular dependency would drastically reduce sales — and that is precisely why it is buried, minimized, or framed in evasive language.
People should know exactly what they are buying:
A proprietary, subscription-dependent, cellular push-to-talk device — not an emergency radio, not a prepper solution, and not a network-independent communication tool.
I regret the purchase, and I regret trusting a company that relies on word games instead of transparency.
“These Are Not Radios — They’re Locked Cellular Devices”
“Emergency Radios That Don’t Work Without Cell Towers”
“Misleading by Design: Read This Before You Buy”
“Not What Reasonable Buyers Are Led to Believe”
“This Product Fails the One Scenario It’s Marketed For”
“Requires Cell Towers — That Fact Changes Everything”
“Works Only If Cellular Networks Are Up”
“Critical Dependency Not Clearly Disclosed”
“Marketing Relies on Wordplay, Not Transparency”
“Read the Fine Print Before Trusting Your Safety”
“When ‘No Monthly Fees’ and ‘Nationwide’ Don’t Mean What You Think”
“Semantics Over Substance”
“This Is a Cellular Service Disguised as a Radio”
“Confidence in Advertising, Silence on Reality”
“If You’re Buying for Emergencies, Read This First”
“This Is Not Emergency Communication — Period”
“False Sense of Security Is Worse Than No Radio at All”
“Selling Safety While Hiding the Catch”
16. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few important points for anyone considering our products.
Rapid Radios are Push-to-Talk (PTT) devices that operate over nationwide LTE infrastructure. This information is disclosed on our product pages, FAQs, landing pages, and in our post-purchase emails. The first year of service is included with each radio, and after that, the annual service renewal is $50 per radio. There are no monthly subscriptions, contracts, credit checks, or automatic billing requirements.
Our radios do rely on network infrastructure to function, which is why we also provide a coverage map on our website so customers can confirm service availability in their area before purchasing. While they operate on a different system than standard cell phone voice and text services, they are not intended to replace traditional emergency communication tools in scenarios where all infrastructure is unavailable.
For customers specifically seeking off-grid or emergency-only communication, we also offer the My Emergency Radio, which is our HAM radio solution designed for emergency preparedness use cases.
We have requested your contact information and are hoping to speak with you directly regarding your experience so we can better understand your concerns and address them appropriately.
We would genuinely appreciate the chance to turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
– The Rapid Radios Team
Great Clarity!
I saw an ad for these and made the purchase. I actually have tested them out from Nevada to California, and Nevada to New Orleans and the clarity is awesome! Almost more clear than my actual cell phone. Not crazy about the yearly subscription, but it doesn't seem to crazy.
19. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you tested your radios over such long distances and were impressed with the clarity—especially compared to a cell phone. We appreciate your feedback on the annual service fee as well, and we’re glad the overall performance has made it worthwhile for you.
– The Rapid Radios Team
I bought 2 radios
I bought 2 radios, they work great!
13. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear your two radios are working great and meeting your expectations. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, our team is always here to help.
– The Rapid Radios Team
We have been using rapid radios in our…Towing’s job
We have been using rapid radios in our tow company now for about a week. 2 of us have purchased a combined 8 radios and they work amazing and work flawlessly. We have 6 of the regular radios and I ordered a base/car unit and the new Rad1 unit. Being 2 of us order we have 2 different groups but rapid radios has a super simple form to group them all together so we can all be on 1 group and talk to each other! Their customer service is super fast and super helpful even through email! I recommend this company 1000% and I think we are going to order radios for all of our drivers to be able to communicate easily
16. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your tow company is already seeing great results with the radios and that everything is working flawlessly for your team. It’s awesome that you were able to easily merge your groups and keep everyone connected on one channel — that’s exactly what we aim for: simple, reliable communication.
We also appreciate the kind words about our customer service. Our team works hard to provide fast, helpful support, even through email, so it means a lot to hear that it made a difference for you.
We’re excited to support your growing fleet and look forward to helping you get all of your drivers connected smoothly!
– The Rapid Radios Team
Patsy was great!!!!
Patsy was great! The form auto populated with a friend’s information by mistake and I didn’t catch it until afterwards. I threw a hail mary and emailed the company and she got right back to me and changed the shipping address! Wow! That’s never happened to me before! Great customer service!!!
15. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Patsy was able to jump in quickly and fix the shipping address for you. Mistakes happen, and we’re happy our team could make it right with a fast response. We truly appreciate your kind words and support!
– The Rapid Radios Team
We go to a lot of Jeep events where…
We go to a lot of Jeep events where everyone has a CB or something similar. Rapid Radios gives the group I’m with to communicate with each other without dealing with all the other people. Many times we don’t have cell service when out on the trails.
15. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear Rapid Radios have been a great solution for your Jeep events and trail rides. Having a private group channel makes it easy to stay connected with your crew without the noise of other users on CB or similar radios. Even in areas with limited cell service, our devices are designed to keep communication clear and reliable whenever a connection is available.
We appreciate your support and are happy Rapid Radios have become part of your off-road adventures.
– The Rapid Radios Team
If You Are a Prepper
If you are a prepper, don’t waste your money. They get around saying that the radios will work when s*** hits the fan, but if all cell networks go down, they will not work. To truly ensure your family’s safety when the time comes, get a different radio.
17. Dezember 2025
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We want to clarify that Rapid Radios are Push-To-Talk devices, which rely on existing cellular networks to operate. They are designed to provide nationwide communication where traditional two-way radios and cell phones often struggle—especially in areas with limited local coverage.
While no cellular-based device can function if all networks are completely offline, Rapid Radios are intended to offer reliable long-range communication during everyday emergencies, natural disasters, travel, and remote work scenarios where standard walkie-talkies fall short.
For customers who are specifically looking for an option designed for emergency-only use such as prepping, we also offer the My Emergency Radio, which is intended for critical communication situations.
We always strive to be transparent about how our technology works and are happy to answer any questions to help customers choose the solution that best fits their needs.
– The Rapid Radios Team
Rapid radio is quick to help
Rapid radio is quick to help. I highly recommend this company for your radio needs. Great customer service Great product
12. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for the great review! We’re happy to hear that our team was quick to help and that you’re enjoying both the service and the product. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
– The Rapid Radios Team
There's a yearly fee of $50 per unit
There's a yearly fee of $50 per unit. Not to mention the fact that rapid Radios states there's 0 lag between 2 or more units when in fact there is a delay during transmission. In fact it has such a delay that I went back to Motorola setups and dont have any lag whatsoever. Sold my rapid Radios base units and have 2 handheld units in the process of selling.
27. November 2025
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Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that the yearly service fee and transmission delay did not meet your expectations, and we’re sorry to hear that your experience did not align with what you were hoping for.
Our radios operate over LTE networks, which can introduce a slight delay depending on coverage, network conditions, and location. However, under normal conditions, the delay should not exceed 1–2 seconds. While many customers find the performance reliable for their needs, we recognize that different setups and use cases may require different solutions.
At this time, we do not see any correspondence regarding the lag issue, which would have allowed our team to troubleshoot the concern. In some cases, replacement radios are needed to resolve performance issues, and we would have been happy to assist.
If you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us at info@rapidradios.com
so we can review your account and explore possible solutions.
We appreciate you giving Rapid Radios a try.
– The Rapid Radios Team
I purchased these walkie talkies so my…
I purchased these walkie talkies so my grandson and I can always stay in touch with each other. He absolutely loves them so much. It the perfect first cell phone.
9. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that the radios have been a great way for you and your grandson to stay connected. It’s always special when our products help strengthen family communication, and we’re glad he’s enjoying them as his “first cell phone.”
We appreciate your support and hope you both continue to enjoy using your Rapid Radios.
– The Rapid Radios Team
Great Radios.
Great Radios.
These radios are great. Our school program have always had trouble with typical walkie talkies. They never seem to work fully within the building. The purchase of these radios was a great addition to the program and now we are able to talk when needed and we can understand each other. I highly recommend getting the warranty.
My only suggestion would be to put the warranty availability before check-out. I had to submit a requisition to my school and did not know about the warranty option or the cost for the warranty. I was not able to put it on the request because it did not become an option until you go to check out.
8. Jänner 2026
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear the radios have been a great addition to your school program and are helping improve communication throughout the building. It’s especially important to us that our products perform reliably in environments like yours.
Regarding the Warranty Protection Plan, this option appears as a pop-up after you add an item to your cart and select “Checkout.” At that point, different plan options are available to choose from, and you can select “Add to Order” to include the warranty. You’ll then have the opportunity to review your cart before completing your purchase.
We appreciate your suggestion and your recommendation, and we’ll continue working to make the purchasing process as clear and convenient as possible.
– The Rapid Radios Team
My experience has been outstanding
My experience has been outstanding. We love the radios we run a large landscape and nursery operation. We have a total of 10 radios. We recently had an issue with our radios after they sat unactivated over the winter. I called customer support snd they were very helpful but after being unable to resolve issue remotely they shipped us all brand new radios, even know they were 2+ years old. That customer service is unheard of. Patsy was amazing and we are a customer for life.
22. Dezember 2025
Bewertung ohne vorherige Einladung
Antwort von Rapid Radios
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that your radios continue to support your landscaping and nursery operation. Providing reliable service—especially after extended downtime—is something we take pride in. We’re thrilled that Patsy and our support team were able to get you back up and running with new radios. Your loyalty means a great deal to us, and we’re honored to have you as a customer for life.
– The Rapid Radios Team
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