Provides mobility within the merchant location and surrounding
area
WHAT IS CDPD?
It is a high speed packet data network operating in parallel
with the existing cellular voice network. Upon card swipe, the
encrypted transaction data is sent over the CDPD network to
the credit card processor which authorizes the transaction and
sends back an approval code to the terminal which generates a
two-part customer receipt.
IT IS FAST AND INEXPENSIVE
The speed of the transaction is because the CDPD-initiated transactions bypass local phone line services. There will also
be no delays due to modem handshaking and network inefficiencies
associated with traditional dial-up type transactions. The high
monthly cost of a dial tone is also eliminated resulting in fast
and inexpensive credit and debit card transactions virtually
anywhere.
NOTE: Some areas of the United States, particularly rural areas, do not yet have CDPD coverage. To find out if there is CDPD coverage in your area CLICK HERE.