Mobile Connect digital identity logins gain traction in
Singapore
EZ-Link, FOX,
HungryGoWhere, NETS, Singapore Press Holdings, Singtel Dash and WTS Travel to
accept Mobile Connect digital logins backed by M1, Singtel and StarHub
Singapore
EZ-Link, FOX,
HungryGoWhere, NETS, Singapore Press Holdings, Singtel Dash and WTS Travel to
accept Mobile Connect digital logins backed by M1, Singtel and StarHub
SINGAPORE, 28 April 2017 – Singapore mobile users can look
forward to logging in to EZ-Link, FOX Networks Group, HungryGoWhere, NETS,
Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH), Singtel Dash, and WTS Travel websites
and apps conveniently without having to register or remember their access
details such as usernames and passwords for each of these digital services. Instead,
they will soon enjoy logging in to the services via Mobile Connect, a trusted
mobile authentication solution that offers greater online security, privacy and
improved user experience.
With
Mobile Connect, online service providers will
be able to offer simpler sign-ups, reduce customer frustration and abandoned
transactions due to authentication issues, and increase the likelihood of
repeat business. Their customers will benefit too – they can simply and
securely log in using their mobile numbers to top up stored value, stream video
content, read news, buy travel services and make mobile payments.To
protect customers’ privacy, a unique personal code will secure access to
services that require greater levels of security. No information will be made
available to service providers without their permission.
Mobile Connect, online service providers will
be able to offer simpler sign-ups, reduce customer frustration and abandoned
transactions due to authentication issues, and increase the likelihood of
repeat business. Their customers will benefit too – they can simply and
securely log in using their mobile numbers to top up stored value, stream video
content, read news, buy travel services and make mobile payments.To
protect customers’ privacy, a unique personal code will secure access to
services that require greater levels of security. No information will be made
available to service providers without their permission.
The
seamless digital experience is made possible by the GSMA Mobile Connect
authentication solution developed by the GSMA, which represents nearly 800
operators worldwide including M1 Limited (M1), Singtel and StarHub. Mobile
Connect has been launched by 52 operators in 29 countries.
seamless digital experience is made possible by the GSMA Mobile Connect
authentication solution developed by the GSMA, which represents nearly 800
operators worldwide including M1 Limited (M1), Singtel and StarHub. Mobile
Connect has been launched by 52 operators in 29 countries.
“The support by so many of Singapore’s
top service providers, within the short period of time since the solution was
announced, is testament to the incredible power and value of the Mobile Connect
digital identity solution. We look forward to working with more service
providers to deliver their services conveniently and securely to their
customers,” said Ms Karen Kooi, Chief Executive Officer, M1.
top service providers, within the short period of time since the solution was
announced, is testament to the incredible power and value of the Mobile Connect
digital identity solution. We look forward to working with more service
providers to deliver their services conveniently and securely to their
customers,” said Ms Karen Kooi, Chief Executive Officer, M1.
“This marks the first time the industry
has come together to work on a solution that brings convenience to both
business owners and consumers. Seamless, secure and convenient buying
experiences are real currency in our increasingly digital economy and we expect
more businesses to jump on board and implement Mobile Connect,” said Mr Yuen
Kuan Moon, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Singapore, Singtel.
has come together to work on a solution that brings convenience to both
business owners and consumers. Seamless, secure and convenient buying
experiences are real currency in our increasingly digital economy and we expect
more businesses to jump on board and implement Mobile Connect,” said Mr Yuen
Kuan Moon, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Singapore, Singtel.
“We are happy to receive strong
support from companies that share our vision of simplifying life using
technology. As Singapore pushes ahead to become a Smart Nation, we are jointly
developing a digital identity solution for businesses and consumers to enjoy
greater convenience and security in digital transactions. We believe the
traditional norms of managing multiple usernames and passwords will soon become
history,” said Mr Tan Tong Hai, Chief Executive Officer, StarHub.
support from companies that share our vision of simplifying life using
technology. As Singapore pushes ahead to become a Smart Nation, we are jointly
developing a digital identity solution for businesses and consumers to enjoy
greater convenience and security in digital transactions. We believe the
traditional norms of managing multiple usernames and passwords will soon become
history,” said Mr Tan Tong Hai, Chief Executive Officer, StarHub.
In November 2016, M1, Singtel and
StarHub announced a collaboration to launch Mobile Connect. Mobile
Connect-supported online services are expected to be available later this year.
StarHub announced a collaboration to launch Mobile Connect. Mobile
Connect-supported online services are expected to be available later this year.
Online service providers’ quotes:
“Providing FOX fans with a quick and easy way to start watching their
favourite TV series, movies and sports is an important part of meeting their
entertainment needs. We are continually looking for ways to improve the
experience we give customers on FOX Networks Group’s digital platforms, so we
are really excited to be a launch partner in this innovative initiative,” said
Mr Rohit D’Silva, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Asia Pacific and the
Middle East, FOX Networks Group Asia.
favourite TV series, movies and sports is an important part of meeting their
entertainment needs. We are continually looking for ways to improve the
experience we give customers on FOX Networks Group’s digital platforms, so we
are really excited to be a launch partner in this innovative initiative,” said
Mr Rohit D’Silva, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Asia Pacific and the
Middle East, FOX Networks Group Asia.
“Since HungryGoWhere offers delivery and
takeaway services for our customers to order and pay through mobile, the
platform that offers convenience of use and security becomes top priority.
Mobile Connect takes this to the next level,” said Mr Frank Young, Chief
Executive Officer, HungryGoWhere.
takeaway services for our customers to order and pay through mobile, the
platform that offers convenience of use and security becomes top priority.
Mobile Connect takes this to the next level,” said Mr Frank Young, Chief
Executive Officer, HungryGoWhere.
“Mobile
Connect makes it easier for consumers to pay on their mobile devices by
authenticating, authorising or identifying themselves securely with a single
log-in solution on our eNETS online payment gateway. The enhanced security and
convenience will translate into higher online transactions for our eNETS
merchants. For NETS, this is one step ahead in fostering greater seamless
transactions for online and mobile payments in the digital world we are living
in,” said Mr Alvin Seck, Deputy Head of Business Services, NETS.
Connect makes it easier for consumers to pay on their mobile devices by
authenticating, authorising or identifying themselves securely with a single
log-in solution on our eNETS online payment gateway. The enhanced security and
convenience will translate into higher online transactions for our eNETS
merchants. For NETS, this is one step ahead in fostering greater seamless
transactions for online and mobile payments in the digital world we are living
in,” said Mr Alvin Seck, Deputy Head of Business Services, NETS.
“SPH
plans to enable Mobile Connect as an alternative login option under its ‘mySPH’
login system. With Mobile Connect, customers will be able to log in quickly and
conveniently to SPH’s Mobile and Web services without the need to remember
their user name and password. This simple yet secure authentication will
greatly enhance user experience,” said Mr Julian Tan, Executive Vice President,
Digital Division, SPH.
plans to enable Mobile Connect as an alternative login option under its ‘mySPH’
login system. With Mobile Connect, customers will be able to log in quickly and
conveniently to SPH’s Mobile and Web services without the need to remember
their user name and password. This simple yet secure authentication will
greatly enhance user experience,” said Mr Julian Tan, Executive Vice President,
Digital Division, SPH.
“With
the adoption of Mobile Connect, Singtel Dash can take secure log-ins to the
next level. We look forward to offering our customers a seamless way to pay
with their mobile across retail, online and in-app merchants. Such convenience
will help accelerate the adoption for mobile payments and is a boon for the
mobile payments industry,” said Miss Gan Siok Hoon, Vice President of mCommerce
at Singtel Consumer Singapore.
the adoption of Mobile Connect, Singtel Dash can take secure log-ins to the
next level. We look forward to offering our customers a seamless way to pay
with their mobile across retail, online and in-app merchants. Such convenience
will help accelerate the adoption for mobile payments and is a boon for the
mobile payments industry,” said Miss Gan Siok Hoon, Vice President of mCommerce
at Singtel Consumer Singapore.
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