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Product updates

Powerlynx Now Accepts M-PAiSA: Wi-Fi Payments for Fiji via Vodafone Mobile Wallet

October 13, 2026

M-PAiSA by Vodafone is now supported in Powerlynx for Fiji. Customers pay for Wi-Fi directly from their M-PAiSA wallet in FJD — no bank card, no extra app needed.

Product updates

Accept Mobile Money Payments in Tanzania: Selcom Is Now Live in Powerlynx

October 13, 2026

Selcom is now supported in Powerlynx for Tanzania. Customers pay for Wi-Fi through M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Tigo Pesa or Halopesa — a payment prompt goes straight to their phone, no bank card or redirect needed.

Product updates

Vodacom M-PESA Is Now Live in Powerlynx: Accept Mobile Money Payments for Wi-Fi

October 13, 2026

Vodacom M-PESA is now supported in Powerlynx across five markets — Tanzania, Mozambique, DR Congo, Lesotho and Ghana. Customers pay for Wi-Fi straight from their mobile wallet, no bank card or redirect needed.

Product updates

FNB Voucher Payments for Wi-Fi Hotspots

October 13, 2026

FNB Voucher from First National Bank is now a native payment option in Powerlynx. South African hotspot customers can pay for Wi-Fi with a prepaid PIN — no bank card, no app needed.

Configuration guides

How to Set Up TP-Link Omada Hotspot: Easy Guide

October 12, 2026

Running TP-Link Omada EAPs and want to add a captive portal? This guide covers the full setup: Omada Software Controller on Ubuntu, WireGuard tunnel to Powerlynx, and RADIUS authentication — step by step.

Product updates

Powerlynx Now Has a Built-In Wi-Fi Reseller Portal

The Reseller Portal lets you sell Wi-Fi vouchers through third-party resellers instead of only directly to end users.

Configuration guides

How to Set Up Nokia Hotspot: Easy Guide

The main advantage of Hotspot technology is its simplicity. This guide walks you through integrating and managing a Nokia 7750-SR WLAN-GW in Powerlynx.

Product updates

Powerlynx Now Supports IPSec VPN

Connect hotspots on private networks over an encrypted tunnel. Two modes, two auth methods, MikroTik, FortiGate, strongSwan, and Nokia 7750-SR supported.

Product updates

HubSpot Integration Is Now Live on Powerlynx

We're adding a direct CRM connection with HubSpot - CRM and marketing automation platform used for contact management, email campaigns, lead nurturing, and customer segmentation.

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