KT and Samsung Electronics unveiled last Wednesday a NFC (Near Field Communications)-enabled mobile phone and plan to launch the mobile-payment-supporting phone in the local market this month.
The Samsung NFC phone (model SHW-A170K) offers more diverse mobile payment services than previously available technologies such as USIM-based payment service, according to KT.
Index of Issue 29 ( 18 October 2010 )
First NFC-enabled Phone Available in Korea
How Will Samsung and LG Utilize Windows 7 in the Smartphone Business?
KT Paying for an iPad for all 30,000 Employees
Index of Table & Chart
Specifications of Samsung NFC phone
Comparison of short-range wireless connectivity technologies
Three NFC modes
Worldwide NFC-enabled Phone Shipment Forecast (2008-2015)
Mobile Payment Transaction Forecast 2010-2014
Noteworthy Movements by Global Players in NFC
KT NFC Development Plan
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