As mobile data services become more popular and essential with the growth of IoT and the transferring of data, mobile operators worldwide are following a global trend by upgrading to faster and more dependable networks. Consequently, mobile operators globally have started turning off their 2G and 3G networks. They are doing this to provide better cost-effectiveness because it’s inefficient to maintain these outdated technologies when newer ones are available.
This process, known as 3G sunset, means saying goodbye to old networks like 2G and 3G and welcoming new and improved ones like 4G, 5G, VoLTE, and LTE-M. This switch helps companies meet customers’ wants for faster internet and better connectivity.
In the UK, a similar process has been underway and has impacted multiple industries, including vending. In this article, we explore how Televend can support this transition as a leader in innovative solutions.
1. Televend – leading the 4G shift
Televend, a global company with access to the European market and beyond, stays ahead of trends by learning quickly from local happenings. We believe in staying proactive to provide the best solutions across different countries. A great example is when we noticed changes in Switzerland, where we first saw the discontinuation of the old G networks. Understanding the reasoning behind this change, we knew it wasn’t just a local matter, and it would affect Europe. That’s why we took action early, working on our 4G Televend box and introducing it in early 2020.
2. Televend devices work with 2G, 3G, and 4G
Televend’s telemetry and payment devices are designed to work with 2G, 3G, and 4G, ensuring they remain unaffected by the coming 3G sunset. In vending, 4G is more suitable than 2G and 3G for payment and remote management due to being the first internet protocol-based G. Unlike previous Gs, which were primarily SMS/voice networks, the advantages of 4G make it a preferred choice in vending for enhanced authorization and signal prioritization. Televend’s devices effortlessly evolve with the changing tech landscape, guaranteeing reliability as technology advances.
3. Strong and reliable connection
Televend devices can connect to all major UK networks (Vodafone, EE UK, O2, Three UK) through the use of a roaming SIM, ensuring they always have a strong and reliable connection. This versatility ensures uninterrupted service and allows vending operators to choose the best network coverage, optimizing their operational efficiency.
4. Saving costs for customers
Televend operates like a trend detective, keeping a close eye on unfolding events and industry changes, allowing us to prepare ourselves and our customers for these changes. Our dedicated product development team invests in longer-term solutions based on the evidence of changes in the market. This means our products have an average life span of 5-7 years, ensuring our customers receive value for money and are protected from foreseeable technological changes, minimizing further disruption to their day-to-day business operations. So when things change, Televend is already prepared to support our customers.
If you are a vending operator in the UK and looking for the most innovative market solutions, now is the time to upgrade your business with Televend.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you have more control over your business and grow faster.
As mobile data services become more popular and essential with the growth of IoT and the transferring of data, mobile operators worldwide are following a global trend by upgrading to faster and more dependable networks. Consequently, mobile operators globally have started turning off their 2G and 3G networks. They are doing this to provide better cost-effectiveness because it’s inefficient to maintain these outdated technologies when newer ones are available.
This process, known as 3G sunset, means saying goodbye to old networks like 2G and 3G and welcoming new and improved ones like 4G, 5G, VoLTE, and LTE-M. This switch helps companies meet customers’ wants for faster internet and better connectivity.
In the UK, a similar process has been underway and has impacted multiple industries, including vending. In this article, we explore how Televend can support this transition as a leader in innovative solutions.
1. Televend – leading the 4G shift
Televend, a global company with access to the European market and beyond, stays ahead of trends by learning quickly from local happenings. We believe in staying proactive to provide the best solutions across different countries. A great example is when we noticed changes in Switzerland, where we first saw the discontinuation of the old G networks. Understanding the reasoning behind this change, we knew it wasn’t just a local matter, and it would affect Europe. That’s why we took action early, working on our 4G Televend box and introducing it in early 2020.
2. Televend devices work with 2G, 3G, and 4G
Televend’s telemetry and payment devices are designed to work with 2G, 3G, and 4G, ensuring they remain unaffected by the coming 3G sunset. In vending, 4G is more suitable than 2G and 3G for payment and remote management due to being the first internet protocol-based G. Unlike previous Gs, which were primarily SMS/voice networks, the advantages of 4G make it a preferred choice in vending for enhanced authorization and signal prioritization. Televend’s devices effortlessly evolve with the changing tech landscape, guaranteeing reliability as technology advances.
3. Strong and reliable connection
Televend devices can connect to all major UK networks (Vodafone, EE UK, O2, Three UK) through the use of a roaming SIM, ensuring they always have a strong and reliable connection. This versatility ensures uninterrupted service and allows vending operators to choose the best network coverage, optimizing their operational efficiency.
4. Saving costs for customers
Televend operates like a trend detective, keeping a close eye on unfolding events and industry changes, allowing us to prepare ourselves and our customers for these changes. Our dedicated product development team invests in longer-term solutions based on the evidence of changes in the market. This means our products have an average life span of 5-7 years, ensuring our customers receive value for money and are protected from foreseeable technological changes, minimizing further disruption to their day-to-day business operations. So when things change, Televend is already prepared to support our customers.
If you are a vending operator in the UK and looking for the most innovative market solutions, now is the time to upgrade your business with Televend.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you have more control over your business and grow faster.
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