As major telecom companies are shutting down their 3G networks, some card reader providers have halted updates. Qualityvend has discovered a significant problem with a specific brand of card readers that is preventing vending machine users from accessing their favorite snacks and drinks. This issue is not only affecting vending machines but all unattended retail. With the clock ticking, tens of thousands of card readers are on the verge of being deactivated. Fortunately, Qualityvend has been working for months on a future-proof card reader solution that will initially put us years ahead of the rest of the industry. More details about this will be shared in the coming weeks. If your vending service provider has not upgraded their vending machine, Please reach out to us on 1300 133 090, we can install a new machine with a new card reader.
Robbie Allison, Managing Director of Qualityvend, recently spoke with Ben Fordham, the host of 2gb breakfast show, part of 9 Media. Robbie brought attention to the issue after 2gb complained that their card reader was not functioning on a vending machine. Despite promptly upgrading the card reader, Robbie explained to Ben Fordham the challenges facing the unattended retail industry. You can listen to the interview below.
It wasn’t long before Qualityvends’ interview with Ben Fordam made headlines across the nation. In fact, it was also a leading article in The Vending Times. Here are just a sample of the coverage our interview received.
https://ground.news/article/simple-sign-spells-3g-trouble-for-thousands-of-machines
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13454729/Vending-machines-breaking-3G-network-shutdown.html