S-Pad

ConnectNet’s locally developed Multi-SIM S-Pad provides secure wireless data communications to various markets via the GSM data networks, including Point of Sale (POS), credit/debit card authorisations, cheque verifications, prepaid electricity, prepaid cellular airtime, micro-lending, bulk SMS applications, healthcare verifications, ATM’s, telemetry and any other market requiring transaction type data communications.

Advantages

• Cost Saving
• Fixed monthly tariffs – NO more variable charges
• The S-Pad is a single port device used mainly in the retail industry to provide secure communications between the retailer'scredit/debit card terminal and the banks
• Tariffs are highly competitive

• LCD Screen
• No need to interpret LED signals, all information required is displayed in text on the LCD Screen
• LCD Screen displays "Signal Strength", "Date and Time", "GSM Cell ID" and "Connectivity Status
• Port activity is also visual on LCD display

• Secure and Reliable
• All data is encrypted before it is sent over the network.
• Both Vodacom and MTN SIM cards are installed within the S-Pad. The S-Pad will automatically switch between the 2 networks in the event that the connectivity to the ConnectNet Hosting Servers is lost . This process is transparent to the end user
• Not vulnerable to stolen, wet or damaged telephone lines
• S-Pad will automatically reset itself in the event it is unable to restore connectivity to the GSM networks or the Hosting Servers

• Speed and Connectivity
• Card authorisations are quick thus eliminating long queues
• Call connection is almost instantaneous
• S-Pad is engineered to handle poor GSM Data conditions reliably

• Service and Support
• 24/7 First line support via ConnectNet’s call centre
• On-site support is provided when necessary

• Network Coverage
• The service is available wherever Vodacom and/or MTN have GSM Data coverage within South Africa. The ConnectNet service is also available in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Nigeria and in the Ukraine.

Pricing

• 10MB of data included in above tariffs

Additional Information

• An Activation fee of R 120.00 is payable per S-Pad (once off).
• Monthly subscriptions are payable in advance
• Monthly invoices and statements will be delivered electronically via e-mail
• Payment by debit order
• Standard Installations are FREE of charge
• ConnectNet reserves the right to adjust tariffs annually and extends this right to adjust tariffs should the cellular network operators adjust their rates.
• All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT and are per S-Pad

How to order

Click here for the Application for Service form. Kindly complete the form and return via fax to 012-643-1399 or contact us on 086 111 4777 for further assistance.

Click here for ConnectNet's Master Services Agreement and any applicable Service Schedules.