Rogers is expected to deploy the Upteq NFC, Gemalto’s EMV-ready SIM-UICC solution in order to store and secure consumers credentials and card data required to make payments with NFC-enabled mobile devices. Rogers is deploying the UpTeq NFC to secure payment credentials stored on the high-end SIM for new mobile payment services that are expected to launch in Canada later in 2012, and will leverage the card’s flexibility for the future addition of tap-and-go services including coupon redemption, loyalty programs, transit and other digital identification. The UpTeq NFC device, which has an identical form factor as a conventional SIM, is part of Gemalto’s UpTeq LTE offering.
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