Phonecards for Public Telephony

Public phones are installed in 157 countries in the world, and close to 50% of them accept payment by prepaid chip cards. Fixed operators continue to support their networks of phone booths, offering a diversity of payment methods and innovative services, while end-users are constantly demanding new ones based on prepaid cards.

Gemalto is the clear leader* in the supply of prepaid memory phone cards to this market segment, producing a steady stream of competitively priced innovative solutions, including modules tailored to specific market demands.

We offer the most comprehensive range of products in the public telephony market, including the latest versions of chip prepaid cards as well as secure card authentication via the UniSAM™ and a robust Key Generation System.

Leveraging our security and smart card technology know-how, we offer complete security solutions for different card generations, including Security Authentication Modules and Key Management System updates.

We support interactive campaigns across the world, from the Middle East to Latin America, through airtime lotteries, for instance, with results displayed instantly on either the card or the phone screen, and this provides us with unique market differentiation and expertise.

Gemalto continues to support telecom operators in a wide range of initiatives designed to promote their business, by sharing our sales and marketing know-how and our technical knowledge.

* Source: The Nilson Report Nov. 2009