DoCoMo, KDDI, Softbank to promote NFC services compatible with int'l standards
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TOKYO —
NTT DoCoMo, KDDI and Softbank Mobile have established Japan Mobile NFC Consortium to coordinate the adoption of multiple international standards for near field communication (NFC) technologies incorporated in their mobile devices and services.
Japan’s three mobile operators already offer Osaifu-Keitai (wallet phone) mobile services based on the contactless-IC smartcard called FeliCa. Overseas, however, mobile operators and service providers are increasingly adopting Type A and Type B standards to develop growing markets for NFC services.
In view of this worldwide trend, the consortium intends to work with mobile industry groups in Japan, including service suppliers and handset manufacturers, to incorporate compatibility with the Type A and B standards in the Japanese mobile ecosystem.
By ensuring compatibility with multiple NFC standards, the consortium aims to:
—Free mobile users in Japan, both residents and international travelers, from having to concern themselves about different NFC service standards.
—Create an environment in Japan where service providers can offer efficient, low-cost NFC services based on common standards and rules adopted by the three mobile operators.
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gaijintraveller
"Compatible with" or "following" international standards? I suspect "compatible" with mean that international standards are not truly being followed.
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SamuraiBlue
There are only two manufacturers that has a worldwide basis for this one being Sony with it's FeriCa system other being NXP/Philips MIFARE DESFire and the NFC are just developing their standard based on these two technologies.
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m5c32
^ NFC is the technology, Felica znc Mifare are the HW implementations thereof. There are lots of SW and services built around NFC.
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Elvensilvan
While all of this sounds good, what are the Type A and Type B standards?
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JapanGal
Finally an article over my head. One must always be open to learning. I must look this up and see how it benefits us here in Japan.
I also wonder why with AU now selling iPhones, why haven't monthly costs come down. Seems like lack of competition to me.
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