[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) [ \ Un-carrierStory \ __T‑Mobile Tuesdays Turns 10: Celebrating the Weekly Perks Millions Love__ \ June 02, 2026|12 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobile-tuesdays-turns-10-celebrating-the-weekly-perks-millions-love) [ \ CommunityStory \ __How Being a T‑Mobile Member Makes Life Better__ \ April 30, 2026|8 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)