Straight answers about what IBS does, how device keys and pricing work, and how your data is handled.
What is IBS? +
IBS (Installment Business Solutions) is Android installment management software for mobile phone retailers. It lets you lock and unlock financed devices remotely, track GPS location, get SIM-change alerts, and manage installment plans and payments from a Client Dashboard and Dealer App.
Is IBS an ERP? +
IBS is an installment management platform with business tools built in: customers, installment plans, payments and overdue accounts, expenses, products and stock, bank and cash accounts, cheques, vendors, bad debts, monthly profit and agent commissions. For financed phones it adds Android device lock and protection. It is built primarily for mobile phone retailers, and the ERP-only plan gives you the business tools without device control. It is not a payroll system.
Who is IBS for? +
IBS is built primarily for mobile phone shops and dealers in Pakistan selling Android phones on installment. The installment-management side of IBS can track any product sold on installment; Android device lock, GPS and SIM-change alerts are protection features built specifically for financed phones.
What are device keys? +
A device key is what enrolls and protects one phone with IBS. Pricing is based on how many device keys your business needs, not on a fixed seat or branch count.
How many free device keys do I get? +
Every new business gets 10 free device keys to enroll their first customers and try IBS before committing to more.
How does remote device locking work? +
When an installment is missed, you can remotely lock the enrolled device from the Client Dashboard or Dealer App, or turn on auto-lock so it locks itself after the number of overdue days you set. The phone shows a lock screen in Urdu and English with your shop's contact numbers. App lock and call lock are also available as lighter steps before a full device lock.
Can a device be unlocked after payment? +
Yes. Once a payment is recorded against the installment plan, you can unlock the device from the Dealer App, and a phone that was locked by auto-lock unlocks itself. See device lock.
Can retailers manage installment payments in IBS? +
Yes. Every installment plan, due date and payment is tracked automatically, and overdue accounts are flagged so nothing gets missed. See the Dealer App.
Does IBS support Android phones? +
IBS is built for Android phones, Android 7.0 and above. It is not built for iOS devices. A phone is enrolled on a factory reset, and a few controls need a newer Android version. See device enrollment.
Does IBS support Urdu? +
Yes. A locked phone shows its notice in Urdu and English, automatic payment reminders are written in Roman Urdu, installment agreements are bilingual, and our team can support you in either language. See payment reminders.
How does GPS tracking work? +
From a customer's record in the Dealer App you can request the phone's current location and open it in Maps. Phones also save their location about every 5 minutes, so you can see where a phone has been, and the Device Map shows your devices together. See GPS tracking.
What happens if a SIM is changed? +
IBS sends your business an alert when the SIM card in a protected device is changed, and records the change in the customer's SIM Change History, so you can act quickly rather than finding out later. See SIM-change alerts.
How does device enrollment work? +
You provision the customer's factory-reset phone from the Dealer App over a USB-OTG cable or Wi-Fi, then activate it by scanning the customer's Activation QR code. No computer is needed. See device enrollment.
How is pricing calculated? +
IBS has three options, each with its own prices. Device Control + ERP: device keys are sold in packages of 10 or more, from Rs 1,500 per key (10 keys) down to Rs 750 per key (1,000 keys). ERP only: Rs 10,000 a month or Rs 100,000 a year, after a 7-day free trial. Distributor: at least 1,000 keys per purchase, from Rs 600 to Rs 500 per key.
How do I get started? +
Sign up for 10 free device keys and our team will set up your dealer account and walk you through your first enrollment on WhatsApp.
Is my data secure? +
IBS is built and operated in Pakistan and stores your business, customer and device data to provide the service. See our Privacy Policy for details on what is collected and how it's used.
Is device locking legal? +
Device-locking requirements and laws can vary by jurisdiction. Businesses should ensure their installment agreements and device-management practices comply with applicable local laws.
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