East African Telecom Operator – National Mobile Money ATM Rollout
Client Background
A leading mobile network operator (MNO) in East Africa with 30M+ mobile money users, aiming to expand cash-in/cash-out coverage beyond agent networks and reduce overcrowding at agent points.
Project Requirements
Deploy 50+ Mobile Money ATMs nationwide (urban, rural, remote areas)
Support USSD, QR, and phone number + PIN authentication (feature-phone friendly)
Integrate with the operator’s core mobile money platform (M-Pesa-like system)
24/7 unattended operation, high reliability in harsh tropical environments
Remote monitoring, cash recycling, and low maintenance
Hongzhou Smart Solution
Custom Hardware: Floor-standing Mobile Money ATM with industrial-grade touchscreen, anti-tamper casing, high-capacity cash recycler (supports 8 denominations), and 4G/GSM/Wi-Fi connectivity.
Software Integration: Provided SDK and API integration support for seamless connection to the client’s mobile money.