OptConnect, a longtime leader in fully managed wireless services, today announced a strategic partnership with Charge to Charge, a leader in the EV charging space. The new partnership gives Charge to Charge the ability to offer OptConnect’s managed connectivity services while enabling companies to also leverage Charge to Charge’s robust technology for EV charging stations. Charge to Charge specializes in unattended payment acceptance and regulations within the EV charging industry. Charge to Charge’s first-of-its-kind software is designed to address open payment acceptance and charging display regulations in real time.
“We’re thrilled to be a strategic partner with Charge to Charge,” said TJ Carter, Director of Channel Sales at OptConnect. “By combining OptConnect’s wireless connectivity solutions with Charge to Charge’s payment processing services, the EV charging industry can benefit from a seamless and secure payment processing experience over a dependable cellular connection.”
The new partnership provides owners and operators of EV Charging Stations the ability to not only have a secure cellular connection, but it also provides redundancy to ensure uptime and reliability that consumers expect. OptConnect has been a strong dependable player in the cellular connectivity space for years and the partnership allows further expansion in both the US and Canadian markets.
“Our solution, combined with the secure and supportive wireless connection provided by OptConnect, offers a hassle-free solution for businesses looking to participate in the exploding EV industry,” said Lacey Frenzl, VP of Customer Experience at Charge to Charge. “Charging station dependability has long been a concern for consumers. Now operators can have confidence that their Charging Stations will be online and available for consumers.”
Learn more at www.chargetocharge.com, payment terminals available through Las Vegas based distributor Unattended Card Payments Inc., learn more at www.ucp-inc.com.
For more information about OptConnect, please visit https://optconnect.com.
About Charge to Charge
Charge to Charge is located in Alpharetta, Georgia and is specialized in unattended payment acceptance and regulations within the EV charging industry. Our first-of-its-kind software is designed to address open payment acceptance and charging display regulations in real time. Our founders are seasoned professionals in the unattended and payment industries dedicated to empowering the EV Charging industry with a compliant, reliable, and streamlined solution while creating a seamless experience for consumers.
About OptConnect
Established in 2009, OptConnect has rapidly emerged as a premier provider of IoT connectivity solutions, serving diverse sectors including ATMs, vending machines, smart safes, digital signage, security assets and irrigation systems. With the strategic acquisition of Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS) in 2021 and the recent add-on addition of M2MDataGlobal in 2024, OptConnect has solidified its global presence and commitment to delivering cutting-edge wireless connectivity solutions. Our mission remains focused on helping customers design, deploy, and manage their IoT initiatives.
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