--- title: Sonim Blog | XP8 description: XP8 | From new products and features, to partnership announcements, promotions, and free resources – The Sonim blog will keep you up to date on what is new at Sonim. --- [![](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SonimTechnologies_November2020/images/sonim-header-logo-2.png?width=500&height=128&name=sonim-header-logo-2.png)](https://www.sonimtech.com/) Search for: - Solutions - [Industries](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/industries/) - [Case Studies](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/case-studies/) - Products - [Devices](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/devices/) - [SonimWare](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/sonimware/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/accessories/) - [RDK](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/rdk/) - [Our Standards](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/standards/) - Partners - [Carriers](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/carriers/) - [Applications](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/applications/) - [Reseller Partners](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/reseller-partners/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/partner-accessories/) - [Infrastructure](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/infrastructure/) - About - [Corporate](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/corporate/) - [News](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/news/) - [Investor Relations](https://ir.sonimtech.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/contact/) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/code-of-conduct/) - [Media](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/media/) - [Blog](https://www.sonimtech.com/blog/) - Support - [Online Support](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/online-support/) - [Repair Status](http://www.sonimxperience.com/service_portal/?q=rma-status) - [Register Warranty](http://www.sonimxperience.com/registration_portal/portal/registration.php) - [Warranty Information](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/warranty-information/) - [Recycling Program](https://sonim.re-teck.com/takeback/index.action) - [SHOP](http://store.sonimtech.com/) - Solutions - [Industries](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/industries/) - [Case Studies](https://www.sonimtech.com/solutions/case-studies/) - Products - [Devices](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/devices/) - [SonimWare](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/sonimware/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/accessories/) - [RDK](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/rdk/) - [Our Standards](https://www.sonimtech.com/products/standards/) - Partners - [Carriers](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/carriers/) - [Applications](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/applications/) - [Reseller Partners](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/reseller-partners/) - [Accessories](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/partner-accessories/) - [Infrastructure](https://www.sonimtech.com/partners/infrastructure/) - About - [Corporate](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/corporate/) - [News](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/news/) - [Investor Relations](https://ir.sonimtech.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/contact/) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/code-of-conduct/) - [Media](https://www.sonimtech.com/about/media/) - [Blog](https://www.sonimtech.com/blog/) - Support - [Online Support](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/online-support/) - [Repair Status](http://www.sonimxperience.com/service_portal/?q=rma-status) - [Register Warranty](http://www.sonimxperience.com/registration_portal/portal/registration.php) - [Warranty Information](https://www.sonimtech.com/support/warranty-information/) - [Recycling Program](https://sonim.re-teck.com/takeback/index.action) - [SHOP](http://store.sonimtech.com/) # Sonim Blog [Home](https://www.sonimtech.com) | Sonim Blog [![Rugged XP8 & FirstNet are Critical in Radiological Terrorism Exercise](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/FirstNet-XP8-Video-Blog-Image.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/rugged-xp8-firstnet-are-critical-in-radiological-terrorism-exercise) ## [Rugged XP8 & FirstNet are Critical in Radiological Terrorism Exercise](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/rugged-xp8-firstnet-are-critical-in-radiological-terrorism-exercise) The San Francisco Bay Area ranks fifth nationally for a terrorist attack risk by the Department of Homeland Security. Watch how local and state public safety and government agencies from Northern California use the FirstNet platform and Sonim XP8 smartphones during a planned radiological terrorism... April 14th, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/rugged-xp8-firstnet-are-critical-in-radiological-terrorism-exercise) [![Sonim Rugged Device Survives 10 Floor Drop](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/shutterstock_781236235.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-rugged-device-survives-10-floor-drop) ## [Sonim Rugged Device Survives 10 Floor Drop](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-rugged-device-survives-10-floor-drop) At Sonim we pride ourselves on creating the industry’s most ultra-rugged devices built to withstand Sonim’s 12 benchmarks of endurance and durability known as Sonim’s Rugged Performance Standards. Sonim customer, AB Courier, recently encountered a situation where these Rugged Performance Standards... December 14th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-rugged-device-survives-10-floor-drop) [![Sonim XP8 Push to Talk Over Cellular Guide](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/XP8-PTToC-Guide-Blogimage.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-xp8-push-to-talk-over-cellular-guide) ## [Sonim XP8 Push to Talk Over Cellular Guide](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-xp8-push-to-talk-over-cellular-guide) Whether on site, enroute, in-the-field or on the manufacturing line, the simplicity and reliability of instant Push-to-Talk (PTT) communications is essential for critical communications. Historically, radio systems, such as land mobile radio (LMR) or walkie-talkies have been the answer, but with... July 30th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-xp8-push-to-talk-over-cellular-guide) [![The Push-to-Talk Over Cellular Capabilities of the Sonim XP8 Rugged Smartphone](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/XP8-PTToC.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/the-push-to-talk-over-cellular-capabilities-of-the-sonim-xp8) ## [The Push-to-Talk Over Cellular Capabilities of the Sonim XP8 Rugged Smartphone](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/the-push-to-talk-over-cellular-capabilities-of-the-sonim-xp8) Whether on site, enroute, in-the-field or on the manufacturing line, the simplicity and reliability of instant Push-to-Talk (PTT) communications is essential for critical communications. Radio systems are often considered the easiest answer when it comes to PTT, but with tremendous advances in... June 17th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/the-push-to-talk-over-cellular-capabilities-of-the-sonim-xp8) [![Sonim with Next Nav Vertical Location](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/NextNav%20Blog.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-with-next-nav-vertical-location) ## [Sonim with Next Nav Vertical Location](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-with-next-nav-vertical-location) NextNav, the leader in 3D geolocation, recently released its vertical location services to 4,400 cities across the US. This highly accurate altitude data is a significant breakthrough in geolocation technology, elevating legacy 2D solutions to reflect the 3D world we live in. The ultra-rugged Sonim... May 12th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/sonim-with-next-nav-vertical-location) [![Stone Mountain ProClear™ DSP Noise Cancellation Comparative Testing](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/StoneMountain-1.png)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/stone-mountain-proclear-dsp-noise-cancellation-comparative-testing) ## [Stone Mountain ProClear™ DSP Noise Cancellation Comparative Testing](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/stone-mountain-proclear-dsp-noise-cancellation-comparative-testing) Sonim Technologies recently announced the availability of the Stone Mountain Epic Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) series as part of our rugged mobility accessory product line. The Epic RSM Series with ProClear™ Digital Signal Processing (DSP) noise cancellation is compatible with the Sonim XP8 and ... March 30th, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/stone-mountain-proclear-dsp-noise-cancellation-comparative-testing) [![How Tough is the Sonim XP8 Rugged Smartphone?](https://blog.sonimtech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SonimXP8Rugged_blog_graphic-1.jpg)](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-tough-is-the-sonim-xp8) ## [How Tough is the Sonim XP8 Rugged Smartphone?](https://blog.sonimtech.com/blog/how-tough-is-the-sonim-xp8) Mission critical situations require smart communication, data collection, sharing, and connectivity more than ever before. For those working in extreme conditions or demanding environments, no ordinary smartphone will do. The Sonim XP8 is the ultra-reliable, ultra-rugged smartphone that’s... 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