Transport Ticketing: Rural and Suburban Areas Shouldn’t be Left Behind
Major cities like London already have a wealth of high-tech transport payment systems. However, in rural and suburban areas, this is not always the case — more often than not, they’re crying out for innovation and choice. The fact that these areas always get left behind when it comes to infrastructure and tech seems wholly […]
A UK first: carrier billing in the ticketing sector with the Cowes Floating Bridge
We’re very pleased to announce that we’ll be providing a mobile carrier billing solution for the Cowes Floating Bridge. This is really one to get excited about, as it is the UK’s first direct carrier billing deal within the ticketing sector. The ferry service carries vehicles, bikes and foot passengers between Cowes and East Cowes. It’s […]
Could 2018 be our most exciting year yet?
We know that the appeal of mobile operator billing is rooted in a consumer desire for convenience. With technology innovating so rapidly, consumers expect all aspects of their lives to be quick, easy and solvable at the touch of a button. This is particularly true when it comes to payments: whether it’s buying a ticket […]
Fonix ranks #154 in the Deloitte 2017 Technology Fast 500 EMEA
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been ranked 154th in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA, smashing our 2016 ranking of 238th. The Deloitte Fast 500 comprises 500 of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The winners were chosen based upon a four-year […]
Team Fonix crowned winners at the Effective Mobile Marketing Awards 2017
We’re excited to announce that we’ve claimed a trophy at the Effective Mobile Marketing Awards 2017, in the ‘Most Effective Charity Campaign or Solution’ category. Our entry was based upon our work with Red Nose Day 2017, with whom Fonix has partnered since 2015; Fonix provides the charity with a text-to-donate platform which allows donors […]
Video highlights from the Fonix and EE breakfast event
On 31st October, Fonix and EE co-hosted a breakfast event — ‘The ticket to the mobile payments revolution’. Hosted at Heddon Street Kitchen, the event brought together delegates from the ticketing industry, the mobile technology industry and the mobile operators. Thank you to all that attended — here’s a reminder of what the event entailed: […]
Fonix powers mobile donations for BBC Children in Need 2017
BBC Children in Need is just around the corner and we’re excited to announce that once again, Fonix will be powering mobile donations for this year’s campaign. Across a number of campaigns such as the Countryfile Ramble and the Rickshaw Challenge, donors will have a choice of three charity donation price points: £5, £10 and […]
The Fonix tech team win ‘Team of the Year’ at the Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2017
Back in July, we entered our tech team for the Team of the Year category in the Digital Entrepreneur Awards. This category recognises an individual department or team which has gone above and beyond to push the company forward. We’re thrilled to announce — they won! Our tech team could not be more deserving of […]
Top 10 Takeaways: the ticket to the mobile payments revolution
On the 31st of October, Fonix and EE hosted ‘The ticket to the mobile payments revolution’. Held at Heddon Street Kitchen, this breakfast event brought together over 40 delegates, all with the desire to explore the potential of mobile ticketing. The morning featured some excellent presentations (from Masabi, EE, AppyParking and Fonix), a thought-provoking panel […]
Why am I still confused by the congestion charge and tolls?
In theory, driving should be the easiest way to travel: no cancelled services, no stops, no changes, no strangers. But it’s not without its complications, particularly when it comes to journeys that involve congestion zones and toll roads. The current payment systems are really confusing. Take a look at tolls: some require a pre-payment, others […]