Innovative ways companies use Mobile Data

February 04, 2016

When we initially released our Mobile Data product to the market, we were expecting it to be used almost exclusively for connecting mobile workers such as sales employees to the Internet while they were travelling for their daily jobs. However, since the launch of the product we have been pleasantly surprised with all the creative ways Mobile Data has been used by our customers.

Here are a few innovative ways in which Mobile Data has been used or applied by our customers. We hope this gives you some ideas for your business:

 

 

Wi-Fi for Cabs:

Thanks to our Mobile coverage being available over most of South Africa’s major road networks, cab operators have been able to install a Mi-Fi device in their cabs (powered via the lighter or frontloader USB input) as a value added service to their riders.

By bolting on our private APN service, our clients are able to restrict usage to certain sites only and avoid high data costs from things such as torrents or heavy streaming services.

 

Cold Storage Truck Monitoring:

For cold storage food truck owners it is vitally important to have peace of mind that there are no issues that could result in wasted product such as mechanical failures or human errors across any of their delivery trucks.

With Mobile Data and the use of some specialised monitoring hardware our clients are able to keep tabs across their fleet of vehicles and always know that the storage temperatures are correct.

 

 

Vending Applications:

You might have noticed that more and more small businesses such as coffee shops and electronic stores are moving away from traditional cash registers (till slips) and paper invoices and onto the equivalent electronic versions.

These electronic tills typically run on a single iPad that has been locked down to a single vending application that will email you a receipt rather than print it out. This means less moving parts, instant online data and no need for paper or ink. A Mobile Data enabled SIM card will keep that device online 24/7.

 

Point of Sale (POS) Devices:

Going hand-in-hand with the vending applications mentioned above, point of sale devices also require an Internet connection to authorise a transaction. This is one of the most popular uses of our product as having these devices go offline due to running out of data can be catastrophic!

With our Mobile Data product you will be alerted before the device runs out of data and with our Online Control Panel you can top the device in seconds.

 

 

These are just a few of the ways our clients are using Mobile Data to enable innovation, improve customer experience and drive cost savings within their businesses.  If you would like any further information about this product please give our sales team a call on 087 470 0000 or email [email protected].

 

Don’t forget that we also offer a month-to-month Mobile Broadband product if you are looking for a single mobile Internet connection for your personal use or for a small business.