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# T‑Mobile Makes NFC a Reality in 2013
January 21, 2013

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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.
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