The handset maker in the past has said it would work with mobile operators as it begins to roll out NFC phones this year. But a new report contends that RIM is seeking to go around telcos to put applications on the embedded chips. Among the assertions are that RIM has talked directly to banks about putting payment applications on the secure chips and that it seeks to use the chips to bind users to its phones. http://www.nfctimes.com/news/rim-stays-mum-plans-embedded-chips-nfc-phones
According to a BGR Capital & Trade source, Bank of America is starting a trial of its new Mobile Wallet payment service program, based on near field communication technology. Bank of America has been announcing its Mobile Wallet for a few months. They are now launching a trial version available to a small amount of Bank of America customers. http://www.atelier.net/en/articles/bank-america-starting-trial-its-new-mobile-wallet-payment-service-0
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