TRIV Platform™ – Access Methods:

The TRIV Platform™ is Access Method agnostic and supports full convergence. Access Methods can vary from mobile and wireless, to Web and wire-line networks. Security schemes and enabled services are configured according to the Access Method.

The TRIV Platform™ is accessible via the following Access Methods:

TRIV Platform™ Access Methods:

SMS:

Traditional and most widely used in the mobile world. Usage example: Topup prepaid account using SMS.

Web:

Secure and interactive. Allows access to all management tools as well as all services Usage example: Purchase goods from a Web portal.

WAP:

Interactive but less secure then Web. Allows interactive services. Usage example: Purchase ringtones from a WAP portal.

USSD:

Interactive but limited access method. Supports GSM networks only. Short-session services. Usage example: Purchase drinks from a vending machine using USSD.

Handset Applications (E.g. STK):

Application installed on the hand-set, communicates with TRIV Platform™ via common protocols (such as SMS or GPRS). Secure and interactive. Usage example: Sell airtime from reseller to customer using handset application.

IVR:

Common mainly in the fixed line networks. Interactive. Usage example: Pay bill using IVR

ATM:

Common mostly in the developed world. Requires a bank-card. Interactive and secure. Usage example: Topup prepaid account using ATM.

PoS (Via Open API):

Used by retailers and shops. Usage example: Sell airtime from reseller to customer using PoS.

NFC/RFID:

Innovative technologies designed to identify devices for proximity-payment. Automatic identification. Usage example: Accessing a metro via an RFID control gate and pay using your SVA.

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