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Gemalto UpTeq Multi-Tenant SIM Powers First NFC Payment in Ukraine

Supports first-ever contactless payment via a mobile phone in Ukraine

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Gemalto supplied its UpTeq Multi-tenant SIM embedded software and product to Kyivstar, the leading Ukranian mobile operator, supporting the country’s first-ever contactless payment via a mobile phone. Working in conjunction with Kyivstar, Alfa Bank’s pilot paves the way for a full commercial launch of NFC mobile payments across Ukraine. Kyivstar is the Ukrainian business unit of VimpelCom Ltd, with a total customer base of more than 25 million subscribers. Gemalto’s proven UpTeq Multi-tenant ...

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