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Articles tagged with: Nfc and GSM
NXP Propels NFC with World's First Industry Standard Chip
Semiconductor firm, NXP has unveiled what it says is the world's first truly industry standard Near Field Communication (nfc) controller, delivering a platform for handset manufacturers and operators to introduce nfc devices and services. The new NXP PN544 chip is based on the latest nfc specifications by the European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI). more
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Nokia Shows Off 3rd NFC Capable Mobile Phone
Nokia has shown off its third fully integrated Near Field Communication (nfc) mobile phone, the Nokia 6216 classic. The new arrival is Nokia's first SIM-based nfc device which enables operators to build nfc services on to the SIM card. The Nokia 6216 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009 in select markets with an estimated retail price of EUR 150 before taxes and subsidies. more
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Sicap Offers Device or SIM Based NFC Platform
Sicap has announced its ability to provision contactless applications indifferently to any device or SIM designed for nfc (near field communication) services. The battle by device and SIM manufacturers to bind operators to their technologies has until now hindered the launch of large scale contactless payment services, despite the incentives of a lucrative business model and a revolution in usage of the mobile phone. The main issue for operators is that conflicting interests have resulted in the nfc secure element, essential for bank transactions, being embedded either in the device, or in an SD (secure digital) card, or in the SIM. more
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Toshiba Moves into NFC Capable SIM Market
Toshiba has announced the development of a SIM card for use within mobile phones supporting nfc (Near Field Communication) services - which it expects to start sampling from Q3 this year. Toshiba's newly developed USIM card meets the latest specifications of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute-Smart Card Platform (ETSI SCP) and the GSM Association (GSMA). It is also compatible with the GSMA's Pay-Buy-Mobile programme, and offers full support for mobile contactless services, and meets all the security levels required for international payment applications. more
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NFC Implementation in Handsets on the Right Track with SWP but Delays Still Expected
The chicken and egg scenario that has bogged down the embryonic nfc market has taken steps forward in recent weeks. The mobile operatorsÃ' preference for the Single Wire Protocol (SWP) form for nfc implementation received official endorsement from the GSM Association last month. This followed the final ratification of the standard and a signing of a memorandum of understanding with EMVCo. in September. Now some industry insiders are expecting large volume shipments of nfc handsets in the second half of 2009. more
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