Vending

Vagabond introduces vīv reader in response to 2G/3G sunsetting

Image courtesy of Vagabond.

November 3, 2021

Vagabond Vending, a convenience services technology platform provider, has introduced its vīv reader, a credit card reader supporting swipe, dip and tap cashless payment methods with its vīv mobile touchless technology built directly into the device, according to a press release.

Vagabond is responding to the sunsetting 2G/3G cellular networks disabling numerous credit card readers to and global supply chain disruptions.

The vīv Reader will begin shipping Q1 2022 with 24-month and 36-month financing options available.

The reader has been designed with a modular cellular modem so that if LTE devices ever do sunset like 2G/3G devices are currently experiencing, the cellular modem can be easily swapped out for less than the cost of replacing the entire credit card reader.