Telefonica signs mobile payment agreement with Facebook, Google, Microsoft and RIM

Sooraj Shah
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Direct-to-bill payments capability will be available to subscribers across Europe by the end of the year

O2 parent company Telefónica has signed global agreements with Facebook, Google, Microsoft and RIM to provide customers with a way to pay for digital goods and services directly through their phone...

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