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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Rapid Radios (rapidradios.com) has a 4.2 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 100 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Electronics & Technology and its reputation is good. 80% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 18% are 1 star; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Product, Customer service, Quality. Last updated 2026-09-07.
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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional customer service, showcasing knowledgeable and helpful staff members who consistently go above and beyond to quickly and efficiently resolve any technical problems. Consumers also love the products, noting that the radios are extremely durable, very easy to set up, and provide crystal clear communication even in remote locations.
Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected annual fees, pointing out discrepancies regarding promotional promises. Others also mentioned frustrations about device limitations and performance issues when attempting to use them without available cell coverage.
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Excellent customer service. Emailed early a.m. and received response within a couple of hours and got my issue resolved within an hour or so after first contact. A pleasure to do business with.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-30
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear our Customer Support team was able to respond quickly and resolve your issue so efficiently. Providing fast, helpful service is something we take great pride in.
Thank you for choosing Rapid Radios. We truly appreciate your support!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Our company purchased these radios about a year ago. They have been a great communication aid especially when the crew is out at a remote job site.
The customer service has been great and Hailey was very quick to resolve a minor parts issue we had. They provided the repair part at no charge.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-29
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear your Rapid Radios have been a valuable communication tool for your crew, especially at remote job sites. We're also glad Hailey was able to quickly resolve your parts issue and get you taken care of.
Thank you for choosing Rapid Radios. We truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have you as part of the Rapid Radios family!
-The Rapid Radios Team
We run 6 radios at work. My boss retired and I didn't have any access to the account. I reached out to rapid radio via the email support options. There was a very quick response from a technician named Jared and within a couplie of email exchanges he had my account changed and everything set up so that I could handle the account. It was very quick and easy. It is very rare these days to find customer service that is simple and convenient as this interaction was it was a relief and Jared was great
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-29
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear Jared was able to quickly get your account updated and make the ownership transition simple and stress-free. Providing fast, convenient customer support is something we take great pride in, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him.
Thank you for choosing Rapid Radios and for trusting us to help keep your team connected. We truly appreciate your support!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Thank you for the great review!
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Rapid Radios and had a positive experience with our Customer Support team. We truly appreciate your support!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Hello, we bought these RAPID Radios/ walkie-talkie two years ago because we have a grandchildren . They had and they have a lot of fun. We did not have any problem not with Radios not with customer service.. our subscription had expired and we decided to do renewal. We had a couple questions about the type of Radios , but we saved all the documents so we didn’t have any problems. We emailed customer service with a couple questions and again they answered promptly and in full. That indicates that business is very responsible and care about their customers. We have a pleasure having business with them.
Thank you
Jones’s family
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-28
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear your grandchildren have enjoyed your Rapid Radios over the past two years and that you've had such a positive experience with both the radios and our Customer Support team.
We're glad our team was able to answer your questions promptly and thoroughly when you decided to renew your service. We truly appreciate your kind words about our commitment to our customers.
Thank you for choosing Rapid Radios and for allowing us to be part of your family's adventures. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Rapid Radios family!
-The Rapid Radios Team
We purchased 6 Rapid Radios originally for our church safety team and they work great! We decided to purchase 9 more and I accidentally used the wrong email. I called customer service and Abigail was able to transfer the new radios to our original account while I was on the phone with her. What a great American company to work with. Everything is so simple to maneuver around the website to manage all the radios. we even took them to rural South Carolina where there was not much cell service and they worked wonderfully for us there as well.
Thank you Rapid Radios & Abigail for making everything smooth for us!
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-28
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear your Rapid Radios have been a great fit for your church safety team and that you've expanded your group with nine additional radios. We're also glad Abigail was able to quickly get everything transferred to your original account and make the process easy for you.
It's great to hear the radios worked well for you in rural South Carolina, even where cell service was limited. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Abigail!
Thank you for choosing Rapid Radios and for trusting us to help keep your team connected and safe. We truly appreciate your support!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Worst experience. I bought 4 radios from Rapid Radio AND a Generator from them! The radios do not work consistently. Had to mail them back and they added sims cards and I had to purchase them at $50 each radio. They mailed them back and they are not connected to each other. I additionally have to email them only. They always say they cannot find my account each time (at least 5 different emails) and to make things worse you have to get the serial number from each radio from everyone to prove you bought it. Then collect them back from everyone to mail in. They all live hours away. Do not do business with these people.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-27
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
We would like to clarify a few details and work toward a resolution. First, we're unsure what generator you are referring to, as Rapid Radios does not sell generators. If there has been a mix-up with another purchase, we'd be happy to help determine what may have happened.
Regarding your radios, we do see that you've been in contact with our Customer Support team. The email address you have been using to contact us does match the email associated with your original order. However, the email address currently associated with your account in our customer portal is different. During one of our previous conversations, a representative asked if you would like us to update the portal email to match your order information, but we never received confirmation to make that change. Because of this mismatch, it has made troubleshooting and managing your radios require further information to assist you further.
A member of our team will be reaching out to you directly to help get your portal information updated, review the concerns you've experienced with your radios, and work toward a resolution. We appreciate the opportunity to assist and hope to turn your experience around from a 1-star to a 5-star.
-The Rapid Radios Team
Jackie was the best. Diagnosed my problem and had me taken care of in just a few minutes. They are wonerful to deal with, 5 stars all the way.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-27
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear Jackie quickly diagnosed the issue and had everything resolved in just a few minutes. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her.
Thank you for your support and for choosing Rapid Radios!
-The Rapid Radios Team
While the radios work good when there is cell service, their claim as an emergency radio when service is down, is highly false. Again they serve a purpose when there is cell service. Don’t know how they get away with advertising them for use if/when the grid goes down. Not to mention that if you don’t renew the radios, they will not reactivate them at a later date without purchasing new radios. Being they run off of a cellular SIM card, not sure the exact reason for this. But just another reason to avoid the radios and the company. Turned out to be another great scam. Buyer beware do some research and don’t rake their word for it.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-27
We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
Rapid Radios do not operate the same way as a typical cell phone. While they utilize LTE infrastructure, they are purpose-built communication devices with commercial-grade hardware and multi-carrier roaming capabilities. Unlike most cell phones that are generally limited to a single carrier, Rapid Radios can utilize AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks. If one carrier experiences an outage or has limited coverage, the radios can often continue communicating by utilizing another available carrier. This also means there are many locations where a personal cell phone may have little or no service while a Rapid Radio continues to work because another carrier has coverage in that area.
While no LTE-based communication device can operate if every cellular network nationwide were completely offline indefinitely, real-world emergencies are typically localized events involving individual carrier outages, network congestion, power outages, or regional infrastructure issues. These are exactly the types of situations our multi-carrier architecture was designed to help overcome.
We also wanted to clarify your concern regarding renewals. We're not sure what you mean by needing to purchase new radios if service has not been renewed. Your radios do not need to be replaced if the annual service expires. You are able to renew your service at any time, and once renewed, your radios can be reactivated without purchasing new devices.
We would like the opportunity to discuss your concerns further; however, we have multiple customers with the same name in our system and are unable to determine which account belongs to you based on this review alone. We kindly ask that you provide your contact information so a member of our Customer Support team can reach out to you directly, review your concerns, answer any questions you may have, and work toward a resolution. We hope to have the opportunity to turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
-The Rapid Radios Team
Great Radios. We use them for work to talk between two metal buildings. The only radio that works after trying several. I also take one on the Road when I am traveling for sales to keep up with the shop on issues. Been all over North America, and works great. Even when I have no cell service, I can still talk to the team in the shop. Two radio speakers gave out; I sent a quick email, and replacements were sent the next day. Easy to work with and quick service.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-23
Thank you so much for your fantastic review!
We're thrilled to hear your Rapid Radios have been the reliable communication solution you've been looking for, both between your metal buildings and while traveling throughout North America. It's great to know they've helped you stay connected with your team, even in areas where traditional cell service may be limited.
We're also glad our team was able to quickly assist with your speaker replacements and get them sent out right away. Providing fast, hassle-free support is something we take great pride in.
Thank you for choosing Rapid Radios and for trusting us to help keep your business connected. We truly appreciate your support!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Thank you for your review!
We're glad to hear you're pleased with the quality of your Rapid Radios. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Rapid Radios!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Jared resolved my issues quickly and was extremely helpful throughout the process.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-21
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear that Jared was able to resolve your issues quickly and provide helpful support throughout the process. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him—he'll truly appreciate the recognition.
Thank you for choosing Rapid Radios. We truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have you as part of the Rapid Radios family!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Very disappointed at the claim of " no fees". Imagine my surprise to read an email asking for 50 bucks for each radio for a year. No fees my ass.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-21
We're sorry to hear about your disappointment and appreciate the opportunity to clarify.
Our radios include the first year of nationwide service at no additional cost. After the first year, service can be renewed for $50 per radio, per year. We advertise that there are no monthly fees, as many comparable services require recurring monthly plans. Information regarding the annual renewal is disclosed throughout our website, including on the product pages, FAQ section, and during checkout.
We understand that renewal costs can still come as an unexpected surprise, and we value your feedback. A member of our Customer Support team will be reaching out to you directly to discuss your concerns, work toward a resolution, and answer any questions you may have. We hope to have the opportunity to turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
-The Rapid Radios Team
So disappointing - I bought 6 expensive radios for my family members and then found out that it would be $300/yr ($50 per radio) to keep them active. When I bought the radios they were promoted as lifetime radios with no monthly fees. Now they serve as expensive paperweights. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-20
We’re sorry to hear that you’re disappointed with your experience and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
Our radios include the first year of nationwide service at no additional cost. After the first year, service can be renewed for $50 per radio, per year. We advertise that there are no monthly fees, as many competing products require monthly service plans. The annual renewal information is disclosed throughout our website, including on the product pages, FAQ section, and during checkout.
A representative has reached out to you directly to discuss your concerns and help answer any questions. In the event your contact information has changed, we have also requested your current contact details so we can ensure we're able to connect with you.
We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to discuss this with you directly and turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
-The Rapid Radios Team
These radios really made our road trips great. They worked great even when we were states away from each other. Our grandkids, we have 10 ages 6-19, we’re all able to use them until we all got to Colorado. We used them in town and on trails. There were no drops in connection nor static. The preprogrammed radios were so easy to use right out of the box. I will definitely be buying more to expand our fun for more people. Great job living up to advertising claims! Wonderful product.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-20
Thank you so much for your incredible review!
We're thrilled to hear that your Rapid Radios made your road trips even more enjoyable and kept everyone connected, even when you were states apart. It's wonderful to know that all 10 of your grandkids, ranging from ages 6 to 19, were able to use the radios with ease and that you experienced clear communication with no static or dropped connections.
We're also glad the radios were ready to use right out of the box and performed well both around town and out on the trails. Hearing that they lived up to your expectations and our advertising truly means a lot to us.
Thank you for your support and for choosing Rapid Radios. We look forward to helping you expand your group with even more radios for future adventures!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Great radios offering real time connection in hard to reach places. Jackie in Customer Support was able to answer all our questions and off help in locating a lost radio.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-17
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear that your Rapid Radios are providing clear, reliable communication in hard-to-reach areas. That's exactly the kind of dependable performance we strive to deliver.
We're also glad Jackie was able to answer all of your questions and assist you with locating your lost radio. Providing knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive customer support is something we take great pride in, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Jackie.
Thank you for your support and for choosing Rapid Radios. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful to have you as part of the Rapid Radios family!
-The Rapid Radios Team
Joshua was very helpful, and knowledgeable in answering my questions to re-activate my radios.
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-16
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear that Joshua was able to answer your questions and assist you with reactivating your radios. Providing knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient support is something we take great pride in, and we're glad he was able to make the process easy for you.
We'll be sure to share your kind words with Joshua—he'll truly appreciate the recognition.
Thank you again for choosing Rapid Radios. We're grateful to have you as part of the Rapid Radios family!
-The Rapid Radios Team
These radios do not work!!! Not in the mountains in Colorado or North Carolina. I bought these for emergency purposes and when emergencies occurred, they did not work, leaving my family and friends in dangerous situations. They replaced radios and they still don't work. Spent one week trying to contact someone on the phone, you can NEVER reach anyone. I emailed them and no response. DO NOT FALL FOR THEIR ADVERTISING!
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-13
We sincerely apologize for your experience and understand how frustrating this has been.
After reviewing your account, we do see that you were able to make contact with one of our customer service representatives via email. We apologize for the delay in responding. We have been experiencing a higher-than-normal volume of calls and emails, and while our team is working as quickly as possible to assist every customer, response times have unfortunately been longer than usual.
Your representative will be following up with you again today regarding the next steps to get your radios working properly. We are committed to resolving this issue and want to ensure your radios are operating as intended.
We appreciate the opportunity to make this right and hope we can turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
-The Rapid Radios Team
Joey in customer service was absolutely Fantastic to talk to !
Joey in customer service was absolutely fantastic. She took unlimited time helping me solve my problem. Every company ought to have a lady like her in their customer service department. Rapid Radio is extremely to have a person like her to help solve problems. She was extremely polite and knowledgeable about your product. If I have any more problems, I hope it is her who I get to talk to when I call back. Thank you again, Jim McCarter
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-10
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jim!
We're thrilled to hear that Joey provided you with such an exceptional customer service experience. Taking the time to ensure every question is answered and every issue is fully resolved is exactly the level of support we strive to provide. We're so glad her knowledge, patience, and professionalism made such a positive impression.
We'll be sure to share your kind words with Joey—she'll truly appreciate the recognition. Team members like her are an important part of what makes Rapid Radios special, and we're grateful to have her on our team.
Thank you again for your support and for choosing Rapid Radios. We're honored to have you as part of the Rapid Radios family!
-The Rapid Radios Team
You can never get anyone to answer the phone. I have spent many minutes waiting and ended up hanging up, that what they want, not having to deal with the customer. I re-registered my 3 radios 3 wks ago, and now they want me to do it again.....
Reply from Rapid Radios2026-07-07
We sincerely apologize for the frustration you've experienced, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
After looking into your account further, we found that your radios were renewed on the same day we migrated to our new system. During the migration, a small glitch prevented your updated service expiration date from carrying over correctly, which is why you received another renewal notice. We have since corrected your account, updated your service expiration date, and you should no longer receive any additional communications asking you to renew those radios.
We also apologize for the long phone wait times. We have recently been experiencing a higher-than-normal volume of calls, and while our team is working hard to assist every customer as quickly as possible, wait times have unfortunately been longer than usual.
We did receive your email requesting a callback. Before reaching out, our customer service representative contacted our payment department to verify that your renewal had processed successfully. A representative will be calling you directly to discuss everything with you and answer any remaining questions you may have.
We truly appreciate your patience and the opportunity to make this right. We hope we can turn your 1-star experience into a 5-star one.
-The Rapid Radios Team