KaiOS Technologies has partnered with Ding, the largest international mobile top-up platform, to provide airtime requests and mobile top-up service to their users, helping them stay connected with their KaiOS-enabled devices.
Available via the KaiStore, this new service allows KaiOS users to instantly send a request for airtime top-up from their phones to anyone in their address book, using WhatsApp. Friends and family can purchase mobile top-up on their behalf through ding.com, keeping their phones in credit.
The partnership gives KaiOS users access to Ding’s network of over 550 mobile operators across over 140 countries, covering 95 per cent of the population.
Commenting on the new partnership, Rupert Shaw, chief commercial officer, Ding, said, “We are delighted to partner with KaiOS to introduce international mobile recharge to their ecosystem. Customers will now be able to engage with the Ding platform and stay connected by recharging their own devices or buying credit for other KaiOS users, all right at their fingertips.”
Meanwhile, Mathieu Boyer, senior director, ecosystem and partnerships, KaiOS Technologies, said, “In times of increasing global volatility, it is even more crucial than ever to get everyone connected and stay connected. We are excited to work with Ding to provide this instant and secure online payment service, allowing our users to reach out to their friends and family to ask for a top-up, or enabling them to send mobile recharges back home. This is a great gift to be able to give someone. This partnership is a testament to our continued commitment to invest in digital solutions to deliver a safe, fast and convenient experience to our users and help bring mobile connectivity to billions of people.”
