What is a Quick Response code?
Similar to bar code technology, Quick Response (QR) codes are
made up of a pattern of black modules which can be scanned and
decoded with your smartphone’s camera using a QR code application
(‘app’).
The QR code can contain information like a link to a website, a
product offer, or an auto-dial telephone number, giving you instant
access to product or business contact information.
We're going to use QR codes in future in some of our
publications and advertising material enabling you to access
information on your smartphone without having to enter a web
address in your device's browser.
How does my Smartphone read the code?
Your smartphone will need a camera and a QR app to be able to
read the QR codes. If your smartphone does not come pre-loaded with
a QR scanner app, this software can be downloaded easily and for
free on a range of smartphones including iPhone, Android and
BlackBerry handsets. Visit the following sites and search for ‘QR
code’ to see those available for your device:
Upon launching your QR app and then scanning a QR code, the
appropriate function on your
phone (e.g. web browser, SMS) will automatically launch to
present the intended information or allow you to complete an
action.
Here is an example of a QR code, scan the image with your
device's QR Reader and your browser should load Manxnet Classifieds
page.
What does it cost?
There are a number of widely available, free to download QR apps
from the links above.
However, you will incur standard network charges (if beyond your
tariff’s free allocation of minutes, texts and data) when a scanned
QR code then requires you to; send an SMS text message, make a
voice call or access the internet.
Any Questions?
For further information and queries, please contact Manx Telecom
Faults and Technical Assistance on 624 624 or
email us.