Wednesday, November 19, 2008

In 2009, NFC will have the support of all new mobile phones

According to the association GSMA, the functionality of NFC, including support for a standardized interface "Single Wire Protocol", will appear in all new mobile phones since mid-2009. Using technology NFC (Near Field Communication) can be realized for mobile devices, a number of new features, such as payment services. Several countries have already conducted test programs on the introduction of NFC in mobile phones, they showed the growing demand of users for such services. The initiative GSMA Pay-Buy-Mobile have already taken part 8 and 9 mobile operators. In the future, is scheduled to hold a similar test in 14 countries with 15 operators.

In Taiwan to test launch Pay-Buy-Mobile was attended by more than 200 users. The operator FarEasTone reported that 90% of participants treated positively to the new service, 80% were satisfied with their security, while 40% reported that wish to move their monthly spending on mobile services by credit card. In France, participated in the program 7 banks and 4 mobile operator (including Orange and SFR). Of the 1000 participants 90% reported that are Contactless mobile payment services are convenient, fast and easy to use. 94% of participants would recommend them to your friends. In Korea operators SKT and KTF offered service payment of transport services "T-money" 450 000 users. 85% of them have demonstrated a very high level of satisfaction with this service. 85% of them believe that mobile payments on public transport more convenient than using conventional money.

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