[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/blog/t-mobile-makes-nfc-a-reality-in-2013#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Blog](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/blog) # T‑Mobile Makes NFC a Reality in 2013 January 21, 2013  2 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn In 2012, we saw the expansion of [near field communicatio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-field_communication)n (NFC) technology in a number of smartphones, enabling T-Mobile customers to tap or bring their phone within close proximity of another NFC-capable device or phone to exchange and share content, including paying with a tap of their phone, wirelessly charging a phone or instantly sharing pictures, videos and links. T-Mobile is a leader in bringing NFC technology to its customers and currently offers a wide variety of NFC capable phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S® III, Google Nexus 4, Windows Phone 8X by HTC®,  Nokia® Lumia 810™, Samsung Galaxy Note II, [Samsung Galaxy S® Relay™](https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/) 4G and [Samsung Galaxy S® II](https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/).  Beyond our innovative device portfolio, we also enable NFC technology with such accessories as: •    The Nokia Wireless Charging Stand uses NFC to charge the Nokia Lumia 810 and launch apps like the alarm clock or Pandora when you place the phone on the dock. •    Samsung TecTiles is an app that lets you change settings on your phone, launch applications, check-in to places, update social status, or even make phone calls or send text messages automatically. •    [The Samsung Galaxy HM3300](https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/hm3300-bluetooth-headset) Bluetooth Headset offers easy NFC pairing by simply tapping the headset to an NFC-enabled phone or Bluetooth device. •    [The Samsung AllShare Media Hub](https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/#mediahub-mediahub) allows T-Mobile customers to connect their Samsung enabled device wirelessly to any HDTV or HDMI display. This year, T-Mobile is bringing even more NFC capabilities to life. One of the most talked-about NFC advances in 2012 was the launch of Isis, the exciting, new mobile commerce platform. Isis allows T-Mobile customers a convenient way to shop, pay and save, all with the tap of a phone. The service launched citywide test programs in Austin and Salt Lake City this year with eyes on expansion in 2013 – giving additional T-Mobile customers the chance to experience safe, secure mobile payments. Beyond our current NFC offerings, T-Mobile is working with a number of partners to bring a variety of NFC technologies to market, including Chase, one of the first banks to sign onto the Isis program, which allows select Chase credit cards, such as Chase Freedom®, to function within the Isis Mobile Wallet™. T-Mobile is actively working to make NFC a reality – today, tomorrow and down the road. ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [ \ CommunityStory \ __How Being a T-Mobile Member Makes Life Better__ \ April 30, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/being-a-member-makes-life-better) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile and the National Park Foundation Declare America’s First-Ever Do Not Disturb Season__ \ April 14, 2026|8 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-national-park-foundation-partnership) [ \ DevicesPress Release \ __T-Mobile Turns up the Value with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Lineup__ \ February 25, 2026|9 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s26) [ \ CommunityStory \ __Home or Away, Holiday Travel Is Better With T-Mobile__ \ December 05, 2025|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/home-or-away-holiday-travel-is-better-with-t-mobile)