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A Day in the Life of the Unbanked Consumer — And How Mobile Can Help
To fully understand the effect that mobile payment technology is having on our world, let’s take a look at a day in the life of individuals who are oceans apart but have one thing in common: No bank account.
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How Telcos, MTOs and Banks Could Crash over Remittances
Hugo Cuevas-Mohr shares insights gleaned from his work with money transfer professionals from all over the world about the remittance market, the role of traditional players, banks and telcos and who has the edge as this $500 billion industry evolves.
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Kenya MPs to rule on Equity Mobile Virtual Network Operator services
Equity Bank will have to wait a little longer before rolling out its Mobile Virtual Network Operator services in Kenya.
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Nigeria: Massive Response to Historic Mobile Money Network
Hundreds of residents have thronged meetings and training sessions organized for prospective sales agents for the country's first super mobile money network.
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Millicom debuts automatic m-wallet interest payments in Tanzania
Millicom claimed a world first after launching a mobile money service in Tanzania which offers users the opportunity to automatically earn a return on their balance direct to their wallet without the need for a separate registration.
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BlackBerry acquires virtual SIM startup Movirtu, plans to support ‘all major smartphone operating systems’
BlackBerry today announced it has acquired Movirtu, a UK startup that allows multiple numbers to be active on a single device.
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The Rise And Rise Of Mobile Money
Mobile Money transactions are gradually taking off in Nigeria after a very slow start due to inability to fully comprehend the scheme, lack of technology by those licensed to operate it and low level of the awareness by the public.
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Globacom’s new direction for mobile money development in Nigeria
Globacom is in a renewed push to scale up mobile money services in Nigeria, through the formation of a new partnership ecosystem, comprising of leading financial services companies, and a robust nationwide agent network.
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