What is Tolling as a Service good for?

In this episode of Unmute All, we explore how Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is redefining road tolling with digital infrastructure, cloud platforms, and European-scale interoperability.

Joining the discussion are Zsolt Bielik, Team Lead , and Attila Margit, Test Automation Engineer, at Tolling Services DT-ITS who take us behind the scenes of one of the most complex services enabling seamless cross-border logistics in Europe.

A frictionless tolling experience for Europe’s freight industry

Tolling as a Service (TaaS) is a modular, cloud-based solution designed to streamline road usage fee collection across multiple countries. Instead of trucks carrying different onboard devices for each country, TaaS allows a single On-Board Unit (OBU) to communicate with centralized toll systems throughout Europe.

Thanks to EETS (European Electronic Tolling Service) providers like Toll4Europe, freight companies can operate in 17+ countries using just one device — a game changer for logistics efficiency.

From GPS data to digital invoices — end-to-end service delivery

The OBU captures GPS data in real-time, tracking vehicle location, speed, and direction. This data is securely transmitted to a cloud-native backend — powered by AWS — where T-Systems performs complex toll fee calculations based on national rules, road types, vehicle weight, CO₂ emissions, and even axle count.

Once computed, the data is routed to the appropriate national toll authority, and billing is handled automatically, even for entire fleets. Whether it’s Belgium, Slovakia, or Germany, the platform adapts to each country’s legal and technical requirements.

Test automation and elasticity in the cloud

Attila explains how automated testing ensures quality across hundreds of microservices, while cloud scalability reduces costs by adapting to peak and off-peak hours. This approach enables high performance during rush hours and energy efficiency overnight — key for sustainable operations at scale.

Beyond trucks: expanding to passenger cars and smart cities

While the current focus is on heavy-duty vehicles, the technology is already being piloted for passenger car tolling and smart parking solutions. Imagine an app that not only pays your tolls but also guides you to the nearest available parking spot in Budapest’s city center.

And the ambition doesn’t stop at Europe. Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is exploring projects in India, Ghana, and the Congo, signaling a move toward global tolling platforms built with European engineering.

Tolling meets sovereignty, modularity, and mobility

What makes Tolling as a Service truly powerful is its adaptability — each country, client, or use case can be served through modular configurations without rebuilding the core system. By complying with EU directives and supporting real-time integration, TaaS balances control, flexibility, and innovation.

Conclusion

Tolling as a Service isn’t just about paying for road usage — it’s about enabling a future of seamless mobility, sustainable logistics, and digitally empowered infrastructure. From reducing administrative burdens for fleet operators to supporting climate-conscious tolling strategies, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how Deutsche Telekom is making tolling smarter, simpler, and more scalable.

Listen to the full episode to discover how technology, policy, and logistics come together in one of Europe’s most sophisticated mobility services here (in Hungarian): https://www.deutschetelekomitsolutions.hu/podcasts/mire-jo-a-tolling-as-a-service/