Making “SMART” Technology

For years now SMART Communications Inc. has served us with good technology to get in touch with our loved ones. They have not stopped and developed furthermore for our benefits. And their hard works have not failed them for bragging 3 out of 11 awards during the Mobile Asia Congress held in Hongkong by the GSM association (GSMA) – the global trade group for the mobile industry.
“Being recognized for our efforts to bring the benefits of mobile- based financial services to the grassroots through Smart Money as well as Smart’s Island Activation Program and make a difference in people’s lives is as much challenge as it is an honor.” Smart chief wireless advisor Orlando B. Vea said dedicating the awards to the Filipino people.
SMART MONEY
Through Smart money, the world has first benefited from cash payment card linked to a mobile phone. It has now reached the Philippines and launched the countries first mobile- based internet security lock feature that enables Smart subscribers to make more secure online purchases with the help of mobile phones.
Online fraud and other potential abusers are not to be frightened of. It is prevented by the new security feature that unlocks the Smart money account prior to a purchase and then automatically locks it after the transaction.
Input of Personal Identification Number (PIN) via mobile phones are required to all card holders that purchases online via Smart Money to signify that an online transaction has been sanctioned.
Another good feature of Smart Money is that it gives the Smart subscribers the opportunity to manage their money from their mobile phones whenever they want, wherever they maybe as Smart Money insure to notify account holders via SMS whenever transactions are made on their account.

by: Ella May Galindez