EnStream LP today announced major steps towards distribution and management of secure mobile credentials, including an operating agreement with Research in Motion (RIM) and the formation of a new Mobile Advisory Council.
Telefónica has struck global direct-to-bill deals with Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Research In Motion, enabling users to pay for content through their mobile phone bills.
Insurance giant Aviva is handing its UK risk assessment staff Blackberry PlayBook tablets with a bespoke application.
Telefonica is to run pilot tests of a combined mobile wallet and access control system for its global employee base using BlackBerry smartphones.
Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphones are the first SIM-based NFC smartphones to be certified by MasterCard Worldwide as PayPass-approved devices.
MasterCard is partnering with wireless operator Etisalat and mobile device manufacturer Research in Motion to launch NFC-enabled mobile shopping services in the United Arab Emirates.
Research In Motion has included built-in support for NFC in two of its latest BlackBerry handsets, paving the way for contactless payments.
Monitise plc (LSE: MONI.L), the leading global Mobile Money solutions provider, is pleased to announce it is developing a new banking app for UK BlackBerry smartphone users.
Bank of America is inviting customers to trial a new mobile wallet programme, using BlackBerry handsets to make contactless payments.
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, announced that its free mobile app is now available to download onto BlackBerry smartphone devices.
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