The Evolution of Virtual Phone Cards
June 17th, 2009
ZapTel’s Calling Cards Through the Decade
As the telecom industry has evolved, so has the versatility of ZapTel’s phone cards. In 1999, ZapTel blazed the trail with virtual phone cards by offering the convenience of desktop delivery and 24-hour a day online self-service account management.
Here is a timeline of how ZapTel’s phone cards have kept up with the ever changing technology of the telecom industry:
1999
- ZapTel pioneered in the phone card industry to provide prepaid phone cards virtually online.
- The first ZapTel customer places an order using our 3 Easy Steps and receives his purchase instantly in his e-mail.
2002
- ZapTel is the first company to offer rechargeable phone cards that can be managed from a customer’s online account.
- For international travelers, ZapTel begins to sell calling cards that can be used from around the world.
2003
- ZapTel launches their Affiliate Partner Program where others can link their site to ZapTel.
- Ron Reimann becomes CEO of ZapTel.com.
- ZapTel starts to carry prepaid cellular refill phone cards with virtual delivery.
2004
- ZapTel made complete online account management with introduction of PINzap™ pinless dialing and speed dial options. We’re also one of only a few companies who offers products from 3 major carriers with online account management all in one place.
- ZapTel becomes one of the first companies to offer real time Online Call Detail Records for select products so you can track your call usage.
2006
- Introduced a cool way to turn virtual pin into printed card with Print-N-Go™.
- ZapTel is listed on Inc Magazine’s list of 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States.
2007
- Zaptel starts their Company Blog to help keep customers informed about phone cards.
- ZapTel offers internet dialing with select products so calls can be made with your phone card from your computer.
- PC Magazine names ZapTel as one of the “Top 10 Smartest Small Businesses” in annual award issue honoring “Ten innovators using tech in smart ways to run their businesses.”
Whether you’re tech savvy or just looking for a phone card that works for your calling needs, we’re always looking for ways to make your phone card fulfill your overall calling needs.
Is there a feature you’d like to have with your ZapTel phone card? Tell us and we’ll try to make it happen! Send your suggestions to suggestions@zaptel.com.
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ZapTel Anniversary Coupon for June 18, 2009
Through Midnight tonight, take 5% off your purchase or recharge of any of these ZapTel phone cards: Call the World, Destination Cell, Flying Colors!, International Student’s Choice, Precision World, and Wireless World. Use the following code to receive the discount:
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Enter the coupon code on the Review Your Order page, and be sure to click the “Add Coupon Code” button on the page to apply the discount. Offer expires at Midnight Central Time on June 18, 2009.
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