A cash call.

The article reports on technological advances that allow consumers to pay for transactions wirelessly and without cash, especially technologies involving cellular phones. Other "contactless" methods are discussed, including pre-paid "smart cards" and "wave and pay" systems. Japan is cited as a leade...

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Published in:Economist Vol. 382; no. 8516; pp. 71 - 74
Format: Article
Published: Economist Newspaper Limited 2/17/2007
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