goGPRS-U
goGPRS-U is the USB version of goGPRS product for interfacing to PoS terminals with an USB interface, such as Gemalto MagIC3 series of terminals. It uses a special design to allow for full functional operation from the USB port of the terminal, thereby providing for a plug-and-play enhancement of the regular dial-up terminal to GPRS. The product is designed as a USB dongle and is based on GPRS technology from Siemens, Germany, world's #1 provider of GPRS technology. goGPRS is an ideal solution for banks to migrate their merchant base to GPRS technology, providing operational efficiencies to merchants and thereby improving their loyalty to the banks.
Specification Summary
| Frequency | Tri-Band GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz band | |
| Technology | GSM/GPRS class 8 | |
| Operating Bands | Class 4 (2 W) for EGSM900 Class 1 (1 W) GSM1800 | |
| Power consumption (operating mode) | 450 mA | |
| Indicators | Power on and SIM registration | |
| Security | A5/1 encryption GEA1 & GEA2 ciphering | |
| Terminal interface | Interfaces to USB port of supported PoS terminal | |
| PoS terminals supported | MagIC3-X5, MagIC3-X8 | |
| RoHS | Compliant | |
| Approvals | R&TTE, FCC, UL, IC, GCF, PTCRB, CE Local approvals and network operator certification | |
| Power | Through USB port |
Benefits at a Glance
- Can be directly connected to the USB port of the terminal.
- Reduces communication costs for merchant.
- Helps banks extend their dial-up investments through GPRS add-on, improving merchant stickiness.
- Helps banks reduce NAC management costs.