Cingular Turns Cell Phones into Wallets in NY
According to News.com, Cingular is testing new service that will let Nokia phones be used in stores that accept MasterCard’s PayPass contactless payment cards. “Some Cingular Wireless cardholders in New York City will be testing a new service that allows them to make purchases with their cell phones. The mobile operator said Thursday that it’s teaming with cell phone maker Nokia and financial institutions Citigroup and MasterCard Worldwide to trial new phones that have MasterCard PayPass contactless payment capability.”
