The SimPhony Terminal
This is a rugged public wireless telephone/data terminal installed in privately-owned retail establishments such as shops and kiosks run by local entrepreneurs. Our device is designed for heavy usage and comes with software customized for the SimPhony Concept (e.g. tariff setting, real-time billing, displays of amounts charged).
Features
- Large screen, user-friendly keypad, and a longer battery life
- Ability to connect to external power sources
(e.g., car battery, solar panels, generator)
- Substantially stronger antennas than a personal mobile
(extends a cellular service provider's coverage by 15-25km)
- Adaptability to GSM and CDMA networks
- Real time GPRS services
- Easy-to-use dual SIM card configuration
- Handels coins as well as prepaid SimPhony SIM cards
and prepaid scratch cards
Functionality
Micro-Payments: The SimPhony Terminal enables electronic transfer of funds and access to rudimentary financial services in areas where banks and other financial institutions cannot profitably serve their markets through brick-and-mortar establishments or ATMs. For more on our Micro-Payment Services
Data Services: Every SimPhony Terminal can be utilized to capture and transmit vital business information from outlets served by retailers and distributors in areas where data networks do not exist. For more on our Data Services.
Voice Services: The SimPhony Terminal also serves as a public wireless telephone and enables end users to make local, long distance or international calls and pay for these services by depositing coins, handing cash to the store owner, or using pre-paid cards.
pay using cash-on-spot or by using one of the two types of pre-paid cards. For more on our Voice Services