by anton | Apr 11, 2014 |
Last year saw the U.S shifting their focus away from Premium SMS (PSMS) and towards to Direct Operator Mobile Billing (DOB) as an easy form of mobile payment. What spark the change, and what is the difference between the two? According to reports, some U.S operators have entered into an agreement to stop billing customers for Premium SMS messages that they send and receive. The move was forced by the persistent problem of “cramming”: unauthorized billing for third-party services that were forced onto customers’ bills. Bango has lead the charge by starting an awareness campaign about the bad practices (from some operators) that have turned Premium SMS billing into a nightmare. They found that this form of billing relies on SMS delivery reports, but that the messages are often delayed. Sometimes these responses can take minutes or hours. This frequently leads to consumers being told that there’s a failure and that no charge has been taken — only to find that they were charged after the “waiting window.” Direct Operator their needs best. What can Integrat offer you? Why not get in contact with us and we will tell you all about our state of the art mobile products and...
by anton | Dec 27, 2013 |
Although the popularity of Mobile Billing is slowly spreading throughout the world, users will continue to compare the advantages versus the disadvantages of this new payment method. Will you give wireless transactions the thumbs up or the thumbs down? Advantages Speed: no need to punch in your credit card details or fumble around for cash in your wallet. It is a very fast way to pay for the goodies you want. Convenience: what could be more convenient than using your mobile device, which never leaves your sight anyway, to make a purchase? Forgot your credit card at home? Who cares! Pay for services and products on the go – anytime, anywhere. Easy to use: the process of Mobile Billing is simple. No need to over think anything. Access to services: in countries where a lot of people don’t have bank accounts or credit cards, wireless billing provides an excellent way to gain access to services previously denied. Disadvantages Security concerns: as with any payment or billing method, it is not without its security risks. However, in all fairness, one should delve a little deeper into the process as well as consumer behavior to get a clear picture of this. Some users are concerned for example that banks may have full access to your phone bills and buying patterns. What can banks do with this information? They aren’t less, or more, secure than any other purchasing method. Overspending: because of all the advantages of wireless billing, it does raise the concern of users making unnecessary purchases and getting into financial trouble. Mobile Billing is changing the way people shop. It...
by anton | Dec 23, 2013 |
According to a recent study by Juniper, it is estimated that the amount of mobile gamblers will rise to 164 million by 2018. Is this possible, and can Mobile Billing aid a mobile revolution in this regard? Let’s have a look at the study first. The report says that the 164 million tablet owners will engage in any of these activities on their device: placing a bet, visiting a mobile casino or buying a lottery ticket. This indicates an increase in mobile gamblers by 100 million users is a love match that will produce many participants and fans. Maybe even the estimated 164...
by anton | Nov 27, 2013 |
Providers of Mobile Billing and applications are constantly faced with the question: what do consumers want? Because if the experience you are providing is substandard, you will lose clientele very is a big deal for everyone. Your clientele wants to feel comfortable when making use of your applications. You need to foster an environment of trust by ensuring that your portal is indeed secure. Free stuff: you are under no obligation to give anything away freely as part of your service, but people are always looking for a bargain. Why not make one of your services or products free to encourage sign-up of new customers. People are more likely to spread the word about you if you do. Device compatibility: something that is often over looked when it comes to Mobile Billing and applications, is device compatibility. It doesn’t matter how kickass your service is, or how fancy the mobile statement waiting to be delivered, if your customers can’t access it via their particular phone you are throwing money in the wind. For a good Mobile Billing experience, get in touch with Integrat right...
