Mark Bridge writes:
For many people, the week after Mobile World Congress has a flat, post-Christmas, post-holiday feeling.
But not here at The Fonecast. We’ve produced two extra podcasts this week – themed around mobile audio and mobile usability – and there are more interviews from MWC lined up for next week.
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The Transport for London network - which includes Bus, Tube, Docklands Light Railway, Tram and London Overground rail services - is upgrading its card readers this year to allow travel and payment using a contactless bank card. Travellers currently need to buy tickets or use a pre-paid 'Oyster' card.
Although the news doesn't specifically involve mobile payments, it's expected that any NFC mobile payment service would also be compatible.
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Telefónica Europe, the parent company of O2 UK, has released its financial results for 2010.
It says annual revenue was up €15.255 billion, a 12.7% rise from 2009 (which represents organic growth of 4.4% year-on-year). The total European customer base reached 56.3 million, 14.3% higher than the previous year.<.p>
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