NTT Docomo Begins Offering Visa Touch-Compatible Ring “EVERING”
The EVERING, previously introduced on this blog, has become even more practical. Furthermore, it is now available at a more affordable price.
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Summary
- Ring design makes Touch-Payment possible
- Usable at VISA-affiliated stores
- No charging is required as it utilizes the IC chip within the ring
- Charge credit with various credit cards
- Waterproof and metal-free
Collaboration with NTT Docomo
NTT Docomo has initiated sales of the smart ring “EVERING” in partnership with EVERING, making it possible for users to make Visa touch payments with this ring. Sales will commence in early May at selected Docomo shops and gradually expand. Additionally, subscription-based services will be provided.
“EVERING” is a ring-shaped smart device compatible with Visa’s touch payments. Users can simply tap it on compatible readers to utilize Visa’s touch payment feature, and it operates without requiring charging. It operates on a prepaid system where users preload funds via a dedicated app.
Users can set up auto-recharge and check balances through the app, with a single charge limit of ¥30,000 per transaction and a monthly limit of ¥120,000. The balance limit for the device is ¥100,000, and in case of loss, users can suspend its use through the app.
Size options range from US 4.5 to 13, and the device is waterproof up to 5 atmospheres. Made of zirconia ceramic, it ensures no metal allergy concerns, with “Black” and “White” variants avoiding metal entirely. The “Silver” variant includes a surface treatment with trace amounts of metal.
Furthermore, the smart ring is compatible with smart locks such as “bitlock” and “Sesame” allowing users to use it for locking and unlocking operations.
NTT Docomo offers two plans for EVERING: a one-time purchase “Standard Plan” and a monthly subscription-based “Subscription Plan.”
Under the Standard Plan, users purchase the device outright, with no monthly fees. Prices for “Black” and “White” are ¥19,800, and for “Silver,” it’s ¥21,450. There is no fixed contract period, but the device is valid for up to four years from the date of purchase, after which a new device must be purchased.
The Subscription Plan entails monthly fees of ¥550 for “Black” and “White,” starting from ¥2,200 for the first month for “Silver,” and then ¥550 per month thereafter. The contract period is two years, during which if the device’s validity expires, users can obtain a new device free of charge.
With this, the convenience of touch payments is now as easy as wearing a ring on your finger.
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EVERING（エブリング） | スマートリング | 製品 | NTTドコモ (docomo.ne.jp)
