The latest good news from Nokia is their third Near Field Communication (NFC) cellphone Nokia 6216 Classic can securely store a user’s credit card information on the SIM card using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, so user account and other security details on the SIM card, the 6216 classic can be used to pay for items, travel, or sign-in to systems simply by tapping it against, or waving it in front of, a wireless reader. This is a very cool new feature.
“With the Nokia 6216 Classic in your pocket and the ticketing applications on the SIM you can replace the multitude of cards in your wallet,” said Jeremy Belostock, Head of Nokia’s Near Field Communications group. “Having the applications on the SIM consumers can bring their secure applications to their next Nokia NFC enabled phone.”
The Nokia 6216 classic implements the Contactless Communication API (JSR-257), for 3rd party NFC development. Use the Nokia 6216 classic for easy sharing of mobile content between other 6216 classic phones and other compatible NFC devices. NFC service initiation is also available to allow interaction with NFC tags for multitude of applications. Contactless ticketing and payment are available through the SIM. The Nokia 6216 classic supports dual-band WCDMA and quad-band GSM. Additional features include support for 8GB microSD cards, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Bluetooth stereo, Flash Lite 2.1 and MIDP Java 2.1 with additional Java APIs.
Now let’s take a look at what kind of wonderful features Nokia 6216 Classic has.
Nokia 6216 Classic Features:
- Near Field Communication (NFC) technology lets users use their phone as a travel card and payment card — requires a service subscription, the installation of an appropriate secure application onto the device and compatible infrastructure (NFC is subject to service availability)
- With NFC, high-speed 3G connection and Bluetooth technology, users can choose the best way to connect to others
- Capture quality images and video with the 2.0-megapixel camera, digital zoom, and built-in LED flash — and with NFC technology, sharing is just a touch away
- Integrated FM radio lets users tune in to local or national stations, while the built-in music player gives access to favorite stored tracks
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There is a press release about Nokia 6216 Classic’s payment feature, let’s take a look at it.
Press Release:
NFC technology takes its next step with the Nokia 6216 classic
Espoo, Finland and Monaco, Monaco - At the opening keynote of the 3rd annual WIMA conference, held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Nokia announced its third fully integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) device, the Nokia 6216 classic. The new arrival is Nokia’s first SIM-based NFC device which enables operators to build NFC services on to the SIM card. With NFC consumers will benefit from greater ease of use, more convenient sharing of content - such as images, weblinks, audio files or contact data - as well as secure payment and ticketing transactions, all with just one tap of the device. The Nokia 6216 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009 in select markets with an estimated retail price of EUR 150 before taxes and subsidies.
“The Nokia 6216 classic will be amongst the first commercial devices in the market complying with operator requirements using the SIM card in connection to secure transactions with Near Field Communications,” says Jeremy Belostock, head of near field communications at Nokia. “With the Nokia 6216 classic in your pocket and the ticketing applications on the SIM you can replace the multitude of cards in your wallet. Having the applications on the SIM consumers can bring their secure applications to their next Nokia NFC enabled phone.”
Owner’s credit card information can be stored securely on the SIM card and waving the device in front of a contactless terminal enables quick payment and simple ticketing services*.
“The launch of the Nokia 6216 classic SIM-based NFC handset is a great step forward for payment and ticketing services,” says Alex Sinclair, the Chief Technology Officer of the GSM Association. “We believe this will drive more rapid deployment of the technology and expect this to signal launch of NFC services in the market by operators.
In addition to the NFC technology, the Nokia 6216 classic is outfitted with the features people desire from a next generation mobile device, including digital camera, bright display, stereo FM radio and music player, 3G connectivity and a microSD slot which is expandable up to 8GB.
*A compatible NFC SIM card is required in order to be used with contactless ticketing and payment services, and require a service subscription and installation of an appropriate secure application.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world’s number one manufacturer of mobile devices by market share and a leader in the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.
So what do you think about Nokia 6216 Classic Phone and its cool features? Do you think its payment feature will be a new trend for cellphone?
