Comments on: Mobile Payments Getting Traction On Social Networks, But Fees Are Sky High http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:08:01 -0800 hourly 1 By: Meet Zong+, A Mobile Payments Platform On Steroids And Potential PayPal Killer http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-3064073 Meet Zong+, A Mobile Payments Platform On Steroids And Potential PayPal Killer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:54:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-3064073 [...] this cell phone carrier model has proven to have some complications, which may be why Zong is looking to expand its offerings to different models. Zong and other mobile [...] [...] this cell phone carrier model has proven to have some complications, which may be why Zong is looking to expand its offerings to different models. Zong and other mobile [...]

]]> By: Zong Launches Subscription Service For Mobile Payments http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2997553 Zong Launches Subscription Service For Mobile Payments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:56:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2997553 [...] the past year, we’ve written frequently about mobile payments startups and the potential future of this technology. Rivals Zong and Boku both offer essentially the same service—the ability to [...] [...] the past year, we’ve written frequently about mobile payments startups and the potential future of this technology. Rivals Zong and Boku both offer essentially the same service—the ability to [...]

]]> By: QuantVC » Blog Archive » boku – series a http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2992449 QuantVC » Blog Archive » boku – series a Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:15:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2992449 [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...] [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...]

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]]> By: Susan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2834670 Susan Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:13:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2834670 Paymo is crap. I've been trying to get something I purchased over a week ago, and they close support tickets without any resolution. They think all their customers are kids using their cell phones to pay for things with Mommy and Daddy's money. Well this over-30 kid is using her own money, and knows about grown up things like filing BBB reports and lawsuits. Paymo is crap. I’ve been trying to get something I purchased over a week ago, and they close support tickets without any resolution. They think all their customers are kids using their cell phones to pay for things with Mommy and Daddy’s money. Well this over-30 kid is using her own money, and knows about grown up things like filing BBB reports and lawsuits.

]]> By: Mark http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2824861 Mark Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:23:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2824861 This is a sensitive topic, albeit a very relevant one. Mobile payments on social media (as well as other content distribution channels) WILL be one of the drivers in the future in this field. VASreport has an interesting take on this story - http://vasreport.com/site/mobile-apps-wont-stay-free-chris-wade-of-shozu/22/ This is a sensitive topic, albeit a very relevant one. Mobile payments on social media (as well as other content distribution channels) WILL be one of the drivers in the future in this field. VASreport has an interesting take on this story – http://vasrepor...de-of-shozu/22/

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » BOKU Launches, Makes Some Mobile Purchases For Mobile Payments http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2811823 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » BOKU Launches, Makes Some Mobile Purchases For Mobile Payments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:15:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2811823 [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...] [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...]

]]> By: Geek Land | BOKU Launches, Makes Some Mobile Purchases For Mobile Payments http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2806417 Geek Land | BOKU Launches, Makes Some Mobile Purchases For Mobile Payments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:41:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2806417 [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...] [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...]

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]]> By: BOKU Launches, Makes Some Mobile Purchases For Mobile Payments http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2804714 BOKU Launches, Makes Some Mobile Purchases For Mobile Payments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:20:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2804714 [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...] [...] simple mobile payments for micro-transactions on the web are slowly gaining traction and a new, well-funded player has entered the growing space. Recently launched mobile payments [...]

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]]> By: Spare Change On Track To Process $30 Million In Micropayments On Social Apps This Year | Programming Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2669889 Spare Change On Track To Process $30 Million In Micropayments On Social Apps This Year | Programming Blog Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:38:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2669889 [...] billing for Facebook apps, Zong and Mobilecash are trying to tap into mobile payments (although the fees are still too high). Whoever figures it out first will be collecting more than just nickels and [...] [...] billing for Facebook apps, Zong and Mobilecash are trying to tap into mobile payments (although the fees are still too high). Whoever figures it out first will be collecting more than just nickels and [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Paymo Strikes Deal With hi5 To Use Mobile Payments For Virtual Goods http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2650909 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Paymo Strikes Deal With hi5 To Use Mobile Payments For Virtual Goods Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:01:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2650909 [...] payment systems are gaining traction from social networks, but the issue of costly fees charged by mobile carriers to the payment systems (which are then [...] [...] payment systems are gaining traction from social networks, but the issue of costly fees charged by mobile carriers to the payment systems (which are then [...]

]]> By: Vatroslav Mihalj http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2650108 Vatroslav Mihalj Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:51:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2650108 What about Skype Prime (Skype Premium Call) service? Skype is simple and availale to anyone in th world, it offers a premium service (per minute and per call)... Seems like a good candidate for "click to pay" without giving a credit card. As far as I could see, Skype keeps 30% of the list price. EU customers pay extra 15% tax (VAT). What about Skype Prime (Skype Premium Call) service? Skype is simple and availale to anyone in th world, it offers a premium service (per minute and per call)… Seems like a good candidate for “click to pay” without giving a credit card. As far as I could see, Skype keeps 30% of the list price. EU customers pay extra 15% tax (VAT).

]]> By: Paymo Strikes Deal With hi5 To Use Mobile Payments For Virtual Goods | Webtrendblog.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2650003 Paymo Strikes Deal With hi5 To Use Mobile Payments For Virtual Goods | Webtrendblog.com Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:44:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2650003 [...] Mobile to allow users to make online purchases using their phone. Mobile payment systems are gaining traction from social networks, but the issue of costly fees charged by mobile carriers to the payment systems (which are then [...] [...] Mobile to allow users to make online purchases using their phone. Mobile payment systems are gaining traction from social networks, but the issue of costly fees charged by mobile carriers to the payment systems (which are then [...]

]]> By: Paymo Strikes Deal With hi5 To Use Mobile Payments For Virtual Goods http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-2/#comment-2649786 Paymo Strikes Deal With hi5 To Use Mobile Payments For Virtual Goods Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:18:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2649786 [...] payment systems are gaining traction from social networks, but the issue of costly fees charged by mobile carriers to the payment systems (which are then [...] [...] payment systems are gaining traction from social networks, but the issue of costly fees charged by mobile carriers to the payment systems (which are then [...]

]]> By: Free mobile phone games download http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2637486 Free mobile phone games download Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:27:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2637486 Great to see new payment solutions. But we still need viable payment in countries like India, which Zong doesn't cover Great to see new payment solutions. But we still need viable payment in countries like India, which Zong doesn’t cover

]]> By: Business in Virtual Worlds News Roundup - Feb 9-15 2009 « Caleb Booker http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2625800 Business in Virtual Worlds News Roundup - Feb 9-15 2009 « Caleb Booker Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:05:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2625800 [...] Mobile Payments Getting Traction On Social Networks, But Fees Are Sky High, or Zong: U.S. Mobile Transactions to Rise While Fees Drop depending on how you want to look at it. [...] [...] Mobile Payments Getting Traction On Social Networks, But Fees Are Sky High, or Zong: U.S. Mobile Transactions to Rise While Fees Drop depending on how you want to look at it. [...]

]]> By: » Blog Archive » M-payment - still the cinderella service? Sybase doesn’t think so http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2613998 » Blog Archive » M-payment - still the cinderella service? Sybase doesn’t think so Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:37:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2613998 [...] at this excellent article on TechCrunch Mobile Payments Getting Traction On Social Networks, But Fees Are Sky High by Michael Arrington, and don’t forget to read the ‘lively’ discussion below it! [...] [...] at this excellent article on TechCrunch Mobile Payments Getting Traction On Social Networks, But Fees Are Sky High by Michael Arrington, and don’t forget to read the ‘lively’ discussion below it! [...]

]]> By: Social Network Payments - A gaping hole for killer apps? - BuildaSkill.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2611031 Social Network Payments - A gaping hole for killer apps? - BuildaSkill.com Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:26:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2611031 [...] employees at rival organisations and from independent code developers.  One such sprang from their recent article comparing the UK’s Mobillcash with Swis/US service Zong.  Another article they featured looked at the payment applications under development by facebook, [...] [...] employees at rival organisations and from independent code developers.  One such sprang from their recent article comparing the UK’s Mobillcash with Swis/US service Zong.  Another article they featured looked at the payment applications under development by facebook, [...]

]]> By: antonio eram http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2607966 antonio eram Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:58:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2607966 we have developed a service that allows anyone to charge any mobile subscriber with values from 5 to 20 euros with a flat rate of 1.4Euro (no other fees). unfortunately we are offering this service only to Romania's mobile subscribers and we have little to no chance to go internationally (due to lack of support, not to talk about the current economical situation). However, if anyone is interested to deploy services to Romanian users, let me know and we are more than glad to assist. Currently mobilpay.ro is the biggest service provider for micro payments in Romania with more than 2.5Milion Euros processed in 2008 we have developed a service that allows anyone to charge any mobile subscriber with values from 5 to 20 euros with a flat rate of 1.4Euro (no other fees). unfortunately we are offering this service only to Romania’s mobile subscribers and we have little to no chance to go internationally (due to lack of support, not to talk about the current economical situation). However, if anyone is interested to deploy services to Romanian users, let me know and we are more than glad to assist.

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]]> By: Alex http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2606264 Alex Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:14:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2606264 In order to download video clips, themes, wallpapers, and games to my mobile phone I used www.freeonetouchdownloads.com. I sign up for a free account and instantly got promotional credit to use at gsmarena.com and gamemobile.com. I was very pleasantly surprised with the service and how easy the system was to use. The service is part of OneTouch On-line Purchasing (www.onetouchpurchasing.com) and they have no hidden fees. Additionally their rates are uch more competitive than either Paymo or onebip In order to download video clips, themes, wallpapers, and games to my mobile phone I used http://www.free...chdownloads.com. I sign up for a free account and instantly got promotional credit to use at gsmarena.com and gamemobile.com. I was very pleasantly surprised with the service and how easy the system was to use. The service is part of OneTouch On-line Purchasing (www.onetouchpurchasing.com) and they have no hidden fees. Additionally their rates are uch more competitive than either Paymo or onebip

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]]> By: Mobile Payments Getting Popular On Social Networks | Business Idea of the Day http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/13/mobile-payments-getting-traction-on-social-networks-but-fees-are-sky-high/comment-page-1/#comment-2602413 Mobile Payments Getting Popular On Social Networks | Business Idea of the Day Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:09:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=36144#comment-2602413 [...] TechCrunch: Users are increasingly choosing dead simple SMS mobile payments for micro-transactions on social network applications and gaming sites (it fills the void while they wait for more direct options), but super-high transaction fees are limiting growth. [...] [...] TechCrunch: Users are increasingly choosing dead simple SMS mobile payments for micro-transactions on social network applications and gaming sites (it fills the void while they wait for more direct options), but super-high transaction fees are limiting growth. [...]

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