SK Networks Launches 'Mintit Mini ATM' with Enhanced Data Management Features

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] SK Networks announced on the 27th that it has launched the 'Mintit Mini ATM,' an upgraded version of the unmanned used phone purchasing device 'Mintit,' with enhanced data management functions.

The Mintit Mini ATM is a new version of the 'Mintit ATM,' South Korea's first AI-equipped unmanned used phone purchasing device introduced by SK Networks last year. It features improved data management capabilities and a reduced product size. The Mintit Mini ATM also includes a UV sterilization function for phones to ensure hygiene management.

A Mintit representative stated, "The Mini ATM retains all the functions of the Mintit ATM, including phone price inquiry, functionality inspection, sales, donation, and settlement, while enabling complete deletion of phone data on-site, thereby significantly enhancing the level of customer information protection."

Mintit Mini ATM (left) and Mintit ATM

The Mintit Mini ATM deletes data using a solution verified by a forensic expert institution under the Korea Association for ICT Promotion (KAIT). This allows customers to manage their personal information and data safely and conveniently. Additionally, it provides a phone performance inspection report function, enabling customers to use it as an objective evaluation report when selling their phones as used devices in the future.

The Mintit Mini ATM has been installed in major SK Telecom stores since mid-this month and plans to expand primarily to new small stores such as convenience stores. Alongside this, the AI functions related to phone functionality inspection and information provision will also be upgraded. Furthermore, SK Networks is planning to establish a sustainable business system for continuous investment and management to create social value through used phone distribution.

The existing version of the used phone transaction device, Mintit, is currently operating in about 500 locations, including three major large marts and Samsung Digital Plaza, as well as major SK Telecom stores.

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