Scope:
Rollout
Status:
In progress
Telefónica Czech Republic introduces its O2 Wallet with the launch of NFC services, which incl
NFC Times Take:
The launch is the first by a Telefónica group operator. It follows trials and a precommercial launched by Telefónica (O2) Czech Republic, the latter held last year, working with Visa Europe. Both MasterCard and Visa are interested in the high penetration of point-of-sale terminals–about 20%–supporting contactless bank payment in the small country. Expect a launch by sister operator, Telefónica (O2) Germany, next month. Telefónica (O2) UK and Telefónica Spain are also gearing up for delayed NFC launches.
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