Smart POS Terminal Connectivity with Cavli C16QS

Case Study Overview

A UK-based provider of unattended contactless payment solutions uses Cavli C16QS LTE Cat 1bis connectivity in its payment gateway products. Serving retail and vending applications, the customer helps businesses move from coin-based transactions to cashless payments. It delivers its payment solutions in the UK and South Africa, combining contactless payment functionality with cellular communication for connected POS devices.

The customer needed a compact cellular module that could fit into its payment products and support growth across locations. It switched to Cavli for better support and services, choosing C16QS for its small form factor, robustness and ease of integration. These priorities shaped the connectivity design for its unattended payment terminals. C16QS provides the cellular connection, while the customer’s hardware and application deliver the contactless payment experience. The module supports communication within the solution; transaction processing remains part of the customer’s payment system.

The customer uses Cavli Hubble to manage its module fleet, connectivity and billing, with access through the Hubble API. This combination brings cellular hardware and connectivity management together for payment deployments. Operators can manage the connected module fleet through Hubble, while payment processing and settlement remain within the customer’s payment solution. For OEMs developing a point of sale terminal or vending machine payment system, the customer’s approach highlights compact integration, engineering support and manageable connectivity across deployment locations.