mobile operators set to distribute one million Cityzi NFC mobiles in 2011
Paris, February 09, 2011Cityzi NFC handsets herald the arrival of secure contactless services including payment, transport, loyalty programmes and money-off coupons
Fresh from the successful commercial NFC launch in Nice and the announcement of the first nine big French cities that will soon offer their residents contactless services, Bouygues Telecom, NRJ Mobile, Orange and SFR (AFSCM-member telecom operators) have joined forces to announce their aim to make Cityzi NFC mobiles widely available across France.
One million Cityzi handsets will be sold in 2011. Cityzi is a strong brand which stands for security, simplicity and end-to-end service quality, thanks to its partner service operators.
day-to-day services
Now that Bouygues Telecom, NRJ Mobile, Orange and SFR are marketing Cityzi handsets and SIM cards, French users have the chance to access day-to-day services on their Cityzi mobiles, such as:
bank payment for use at retailers equipped with compatible payment terminals,
public transport: passengers can buy fares remotely and validate them with their mobiles, get real-time access to bus and tram timetables, etc.,
money-off coupons including loyalty cards for their favourite shops,
interaction with the urban environment, via Cityzi tags (tourist information, on-demand advertising, etc.)
Like an e-wallet tucked into nearly every French person’s pocket or bag, the mobile phone will make these services become easily accessible on demand as they are rolled out across French cities.
an open and standardised approach enabling a sustainable environment
The services will be embedded on the Cityzi SIM card, making them secure (in line with the strictest current standards), transferable between handsets, and safeguarding user data confidentiality.
The launch of Cityzi mobile contactless by Bouygues Telecom, NRJ Mobile, Orange and SFR marks the culmination of a several-year-long project with partners from the worlds of transport, banking, retail and local authorities. This open approach has resulted in a coherent and sustainable ecosystem which incorporates the specific features and responsibilities of each player.
an ever-increasing number of applications
New applications can be downloaded remotely via the telecom operators’ networks to the SIM cards of Cityzi customers, who will get to choose from an increasingly broad range of services from the project’s partners.
latest generation handsets
In 2011 leading mobile handset manufacturers will be offering a wide range of contactless mobiles including conventional handsets and smartphones. The availability of the newest handsets and services in tune with customers’ needs will ensure that mobile contactless uses become widespread in the French mass market this year.
Fresh from the successful commercial NFC launch in Nice and the announcement of the first nine big French cities that will soon offer their residents contactless services, Bouygues Telecom, NRJ Mobile, Orange and SFR (AFSCM-member telecom operators) have joined forces to announce their aim to make Cityzi NFC mobiles widely available across France.
One million Cityzi handsets will be sold in 2011. Cityzi is a strong brand which stands for security, simplicity and end-to-end service quality, thanks to its partner service operators.
day-to-day services
Now that Bouygues Telecom, NRJ Mobile, Orange and SFR are marketing Cityzi handsets and SIM cards, French users have the chance to access day-to-day services on their Cityzi mobiles, such as:
bank payment for use at retailers equipped with compatible payment terminals,public transport: passengers can buy fares remotely and validate them with their mobiles, get real-time access to bus and tram timetables, etc.,money-off coupons including loyalty cards for their favourite shops,interaction with the urban environment, via Cityzi tags (tourist information, on-demand advertising, etc.)Like an e-wallet tucked into nearly every French person’s pocket or bag, the mobile phone will make these services become easily accessible on demand as they are rolled out across French cities.
an open and standardised approach enabling a sustainable environment
The services will be embedded on the Cityzi SIM card, making them secure (in line with the strictest current standards), transferable between handsets, and safeguarding user data confidentiality.
The launch of Cityzi mobile contactless by Bouygues Telecom, NRJ Mobile, Orange and SFR marks the culmination of a several-year-long project with partners from the worlds of transport, banking, retail and local authorities. This open approach has resulted in a coherent and sustainable ecosystem which incorporates the specific features and responsibilities of each player.
an ever-increasing number of applications
New applications can be downloaded remotely via the telecom operators’ networks to the SIM cards of Cityzi customers, who will get to choose from an increasingly broad range of services from the project’s partners.
latest generation handsets
In 2011 leading mobile handset manufacturers will be offering a wide range of contactless mobiles including conventional handsets and smartphones. The availability of the newest handsets and services in tune with customers’ needs will ensure that mobile contactless uses become widespread in the French mass market this year.
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With its industrial project, "conquests 2015", Orange is simultaneously addressing its employees, customers and shareholders, as well as the society in which the company operates, through a concrete set of action plans. These commitments are expressed through a new vision of human resources for employees; through the deployment of a network infrastructure upon which the Group will build its future growth; through the Group's ambition to offer a superior customer experience thanks in particular to improved quality of service; and through the acceleration of international development.
France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange.
For more information (on the internet and on your mobile): www.orange.com, www.orange-business.com, www.orange-innovation.tv or to follow us on Twitter: @presseorange.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Brand Services Limited, Orange France or France Telecom.
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