Consortium of Mobile Companies Launch Global Mobile Wallet Program
phone compatibility
The technology is based on a SIM card, so we don't need new phones compatible with the program, right? Any takes?
What is in the phone that makes it compatible? Is it just a matter of adding new software, or does it need a specific hardware, such as an IC chip in addition to the SIM card? Also, what happens when you get a new phone, would the 'ic chip' be trans...
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And when someone loses their phone, they've lost their credit card as well! now if they could just find a way to integrate car/house keys with it they'd be set!
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One less thing to carry around
Don't have to carry around an MP3 player, new phones have megapixel cameras, and camcorders,. . . and now, debit/credit cards will be one less thing to carry around.
I am very excited about this, and am looking forward to it. I might even hold off until there are NFC-enabled handsets available to sign a new contract and get a new handset.
I am very excited about this, and am looking forward to it. I might even hold off until there are NFC-enabled handsets available to sign a new contract and get a new handset.
