Singapore selects Gemalto for mobile NFC ticketing solution

Digital security specialist Gemalto, part of a consortium with EZ-Link, governing bodies and mobile network operators, is to provide its UpTeq Multi-Tenant NFC SIM for Singapore’s mass transit network. The embedded EZ-link application in the SIM enables commuters to pay fares via mobile phone. Mobile network operators and banks will also eventually be able to use this platform to provide new value-added services. The new mobile payment service is compatible with an existing contactless infrastructure
April 5, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Digital security specialist 3866 Gemalto, part of a consortium with EZ-Link, governing bodies and mobile network operators, is to provide its UpTeq Multi-Tenant NFC SIM for Singapore’s mass transit network. The embedded EZ-link application in the SIM enables commuters to pay fares via mobile phone.

Mobile network operators and banks will also eventually be able to use this platform to provide new value-added services.

The new mobile payment service is compatible with an existing contactless infrastructure, featuring over 30,000 EZ-link terminals from retail stores to food and beverage outlets, as well as a fleet of taxis.
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