Bill Pay Kiosks at Denver Airport
Info Touch Technologies Launches Cricket Bill Pay Service at Denver International Airport
BURNABY, BC, Aug. 24 /CNW/ - Info Touch Technologies Corp.
(www.infotouch.net) (IFT: TSX Venture Exchange) announced a new distribution
point for its automated self-serve bill pay services at 32 "Shibby Branded"
kiosks at the Denver International Airport. The kiosks are co-owned and
operated by RHMES Communications of Denver, CO and Kiosk Information Systems
of Louisville CO.
Powered by Info-Touch's industry leading Surfnet Premiere software, the
kiosks will enable airport employees and air travelers to pay their Cricket
wireless bills in cash and/or credit card as well as other post paid bill
payment and financial services applications. Payments by check are expected to
follow soon afterwards.
The stakeholders of the project expect to derive revenues from the
convenience fees paid by consumers in order to pay their Cricket or other
bills of their choice. All applications will be available in Spanish and
English.
"We're always looking for new ways to enhance our customers' experience,"
said Tom Williams, area general manager for Cricket. "With self-serve bill
pay, we're providing another easy and convenient payment option. We look
forward to being part of this growing technology focused on serving our
customers."
President and CEO Rick Malone said, "The Denver Airport is the fifth
busiest airport in the US and is an ideal location for this sort of
application due to its approximately 23,000 employees. Also, new low-cost
carriers have changed the demographic of air travel and we believe that the
Shibby terminals at DIA are a compelling opportunity for bill payment
services."
"There is a growing demand for alternative modes of payment amongst
approximately 30% of America's population who fall within the 'unbanked' or
'underbanked' demographic, as they may not have a bank / credit card account
or prefer cash to other methods of payment," said Hamed Shahbazi, CEO of Info
Touch Technologies Corp. "Shibby is a great example of the Company's 'indirect
distribution' model where IFT can leverage its software application and
monetization program without funding new kiosk infrastructure."
About Cricket Service
Cricket is a simple and affordable wireless solution offering unlimited
anytime minutes within your Cricket(R) calling area over our high quality,
all-digital network. Cricket(R) service is an affordable wireless alternative
to traditional landline service. With a commitment to predictability,
simplicity and value as the foundation of our business, Cricket designs and
markets wireless products to meet the needs of everyday people. We offer
unlimited anytime minutes starting at $29.99 a month (plus taxes and fees)
with no long-term agreements required. Operating in 39 markets in 20 states
stretching from New York to California, Cricket(R) service is available to
customers in more than 840 different municipalities. For more information,
please visit www.mycricket.com.
About KIS
Founded in 1993, KIS is the established leader in the design and
manufacturing of indoor and outdoor kiosks, public Internet stations and other
electronic self-service informational terminals. Recognized as one of the
fastest growing companies in the United States, KIS' growth over the last nine
years has earned the company a place on the Inc. 500 list and on both the
Colorado Fast 50 and the nation's Technology Fast 500 by Deloitte & Touche.
KIS has provided innovative kiosks for a who's who of corporate clients
including McDonalds, Citibank, IBM, Disney, Borders, Mercedes Benz and Conoco,
as well as numerous government agencies and universities. Having produced
thousands of kiosks for over 1000+ different applications, including human
resources, interactive and transactional retail, and security applications,
KIS has the most in-depth experience and expertise in the kiosk industry.
Contact KIS at 303-466-5471 or www.kis-kiosk.com for more information on its
complete line of kiosks and contract manufacturing capabilities.
About Info Touch Technologies
Info Touch Technologies provides software, and personal financial
services through secure kiosk networks. Surfnet is Info Touch's trademarked
technology for the secure and convenient delivery of e-services, including but
not limited to bill payment, wireless Internet access, maps and directions,
money transfer, PIN dispensing for pre-paid products and services, electronic
coupons, video/text/photo e-mail and general Web-browsing. For more
information, visit www.infotouch.net.
(*)The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed this news release and
does not accept responsibility for its adequacy and accuracy.
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For further information: Cricket Media Relations: Kristin Parsley
Atkins, Tel: (858) 882-9105, [email protected];
Cricket Colorado Office: Tom Williams, Tel: (720) 374-1825,
[email protected]; KIS Kiosks: Tom Weaver,
Tel: (303) 661-1652, E-mail: [email protected]; Info Touch Technologies
Corp.: Behshad Hastibakhsh, Media Relations, Tel: (604) 298-4636, Ext. 250,
Toll Free: 888-679-3322, Email: [email protected]; Linear Capital Corp.
(Investor Relations - Info Touch Technologies Corp.): John Lewis,
Tel: (416) 364-2266, Toll Free: 1-877-600-6001, Email:
[email protected]
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Posted by Craig at August 30, 2004 06:11 PM