As early as end of this year, Korean and Japanese users will be able to experience seamless and convenient mobile payment in Korea and Japan with the introduction of Near Field Communication (NFC) based mobile financial services.
For the cross-border mobile payment service, KT, the second-largest mobile carrier, has joined with NTT DoCoMo, the leading mobile carrier in Japan. Meanwhile SK Telecom, the No. 1 mobile carrier in the local market, has joined forces with KDDI and Softbank Mobile.
Issue 40 14 February 2011
Why Samsung Changed its Tablet Size from 7 to 10 Inches?
Can Samsung’s bada OS be a Contender Against Android?
KT Jumping to Mobile-Finance Convergence Market
Korea, Japan to Offer Cross-border Mobile Payment using NFC
KT, Intel, Samsung Demonstrate Cloud-based LTE Service
Index of Table & Chart
Samsung Galaxy Tab Series
Worldwide bada phone shipment 2010-2011
KT vs. SK Telecom : NFC Camp
Telecoms Korea Insight covers all the main issues in the local market on a weekly basis for decision makers who are interested in the Korean market.
